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Cherokee Business: Canton baker has a lot at stake in cakes
Jill Brown started her baking business in the basement kitchen of her Canton home."I'd bake cakes for my children's birthday parties," said Brown. "When my kids' friends saw the cakes, they'd want one for their... more »
Spiritual Health: Store focuses on products that promote well-being
Debbie Lunsford and her husband, Bill, own Nature's Gift, a specialty store that sells such items as herbal teas and oils for aroma therapy.Debbie Lunsford drew from her experiences in Portland, Ore., when she opened... more »
Precious Moments, Inc. Hires Susan Meek as Vice President of Licensing
Carthage, Mo (March 7, 2007) - Precious Moments, Inc. has hired Susan Meek as Vice President of Licensing. Meek will be responsible for all assets of licensed business including working with United Media, the licensing... more »
Buffalo Games Inc. Partners with Child Life Council; Award winning games to be donated for therapeutic play
Buffalo, NY (March 7, 2007) - Buffalo Games, the makers of multiple award-winning party games and jigsaw puzzles have partnered with the Child Life Council in an effort to make life more fun and rewarding... more »
Liberty Hospital gift shop refurbished, expanded;Employees, visitors keep volunteer clerks busy
If you arrive at the hospital empty handed to visit your favorite aunt, don't worry. Liberty Hospital Auxiliary's gift shop provides the opportunity to pick up a little present on site."Actually, the gift shop is... more »
New Butterfly Bungalow Let’s You Experience Live Butterflies Up Close
(SHAFTER, CALIF., December 1, 2006) - Ever want to get up close to a real butterfly but couldn't because they fly away so quickly? Well now you can with Insect Lore's new Butterfly Bungalow .The... more »
burton + BURTON President Maxine H. Burton Honored by University System of Georgia
Maxine H. Burton, President and Founder of burton + BURTON (Bogart, GA), was recently named as one of thirty influential leaders who have benefited from a University System of Georgia (USG) education. Other honorees include... more »
Uniqueness helps Floto’s flourish
Floto's Gift Shop, 123 Washington Ave., with its distinctive green porcelain panels, has done well with the tourist and local trade for years. "We had a good year in 2006 and expect the same in... more »
Gift shop welcomes green contest entries
An eco-friendly gift store in south Minneapolis is searching for community members with a little creativity and a knack for recycling.Re Gifts, which opened in September at 1832 E. 42nd St., is sponsoring a contest... more »
Hallmark Releases New Line of Cards
Buying a greeting card for someone's birthday, anniversary or if they're feeling under the weather is pretty straightforward. But what if they're undergoing chemotherapy or struggling with depression? "Get Well Soon" probably won't cut it.Likewise,... more »
Gift shop owner gives her customers the personal touch
Take one look at any corner of Past and Presents Home Decor and Gifts in Cooper City, and your eyes will need a moment to process the wide variety of things for sale."The philosophy is... more »
Pet products stand out at gift fair; Annual event lets retailers see what might leap off shelves
It was at the San Francisco International Gift Fair that the Pet Rock was discovered in the mid-1970s, and later the Cabbage Patch Kid.Now 54 years old, the fair -- which opened Saturday and ends... more »