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New downtown shop offers gourmet greatness
For fans of high-end food and gifts, Mawby's has a lot to offer. Just ask owner Chris Perry. "It's so difficult to describe, short of a book, what's in here," said Perry from within his... more »
St. Albans woman’s love turns her hobby into a successful business
Betty Ghazi began selling dolls in a small glass case near the cash register of her husband's St. Albans restaurant.They were part of her own massive doll collection, and parting with those few "just about... more »
Planet Dog Foundation Contributes to Help a Hero
Portland, ME - In response to the courage exhibited by a hero seriously injured while saving a dog's life, the Planet Dog Foundation and corporate partner Planet Dog, have contributed $3,500 towards Michael Keenan's medical... more »
Miss Eula’s stays unique
It doesn't look like anything special, tucked in the Geyer's plaza near a martial arts academy, a laundromat and a pharmacy.And Miss Eula won't actually greet you when you walk into Miss Eula's Cupboard, but... more »
A Change on Main: Tollett
Tollett's Gifts, a fixture on Nashville Main Street for over half a century, is changing hands but the new owners vow to continue the legacy of excellent customer service established by the former owners.Dale and... more »
Passion for Him: An Inspirational Jewelry Collection for Spiritual Women
Minneapolis, MN - Noted jewelry artist Barbara Ray signs with Passion 4 Fashion, the jewelry division of Coyne's & Company as their newest addition. Ray who is widely celebrated as a gifted creator of inspirational... more »
Spring spending: Retailers see Easter boon
Local shoppers spend more money on food during Christmas than any other week of the year. But Easter is a close second. Easter, according to Al Blackburn, director of Cadillac's Meijer Store, is the second... more »
Webkinz toys top lists for kids around country
Life's never been sweeter for a hound dog. In a parallel, online universe, floppy-eared canines - along with cats, monkeys and other critters - soak in hot tubs, lounge about in pink tutus, dine on... more »
On the cutting edge; Foster makes living with metal art
When Palestine resident Tony Foster left the roofing business and made his home in Anderson County, he knew he wasn't quite ready to accept all the benefits of retirement. But with more time to spend... more »
Talking Business: Love for photos leads to shop
Last fall, Kari Kosa was entering her second year of graduate school, studying history at Marylhurst University near Lake Oswego.Now, the 28-year-old mother of three is the owner of a West Longview portrait studio and... more »
Retired gift shop owner to reopen
So much for retirement.Whickerbill Contemporary Gifts, a part of downtown Colorado Springs for nearly 50 years, closed last summer. "I'm just retiring, purely and simply," owner John Eastham said then.Now Eastham, 75, is going back... more »
Bridging the Gap: Innovative Bilingual Greeting Card Company Provides the Best of Both Worlds, Sealed in an Envelope
Nos VemosTM Greetings ("See you later" Greetings) introduces a new generation of all occasion greeting cards that combines Hispanic values with American aspirations. Fresh and innovative, these greetings provide images that speak to the heart... more »
