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December 7, 2014
Boutique’s Motto: ‘Everyone Deserves a Chance’

Midland, MI - From Midland to Nepal to Chicago and back to Midland on Ashman Street. For a young person that’s a lot of ground to cover. But, the lessons learned along the way have... more »

December 7, 2014
G,G’s Designs, Alterations and Boutique Opens on Main Street

Farmington, NM - Maria Escajeda learned to sew at the age of 12.She walked by La Popular, an evening woman's wear store, in El Paso, Texas. She saw a dress in the window and tried... more »

December 6, 2014
Stitches for Little Ones

Alton, IL - It was part frustration and part playfulness that led Lindsey Weiss to the name of her new children’s clothing boutique in Alton Square Mall.“We have a cat named Stitch and a cat... more »

December 5, 2014
NY NOW “Made in USA” Display Features Nearly 100 Products

With strong representation across three collections and eight categories, 99 products have been selected to be showcased in the “Made in the USA” display at the winter 2015 edition of NY NOW®, the Market for... more »

December 5, 2014
Las Vegas Market Reports Record Growth In Temporary Exhibits

Las Vegas Market announced today that rapidly accelerating growth in temporary exhibits is expected to make its Winter 2015 edition the largest Market to date, eclipsing the record-breaking numbers set last Summer. Nearly 500 new... more »

December 5, 2014
Midtown Gift Shop City Bird Expands After Boost From NEIdeas Entrepreneurship Program

Detroit, MI - City Bird, a Detroit- and Great Lakes-themed housewares, jewelry and gift shop in Midtown, has expanded and has more on its shelves thanks in part to a program designed to strengthen entrepreneurship... more »

December 5, 2014
From Poo Pourri to Perfect Presents, The Pretty Penny Has a Gift for Everyone

Carneys Point, NJ - Carolyn Morrison and her mother Darlene Dillon enjoy shopping.So much so, that for years they have tossed around the idea of opening a consignment shop."My mom owns this building," Morrison said... more »

December 5, 2014
Fiddleheads Boutique Opens in West Dover

West Dover, VT - The visionaries behind a new store on Route 100 say it will save Deerfield Valley residents trips to Brattleboro but also present new shopping opportunities.Local entrepreneur Phil Gilpin Jr. and his... more »

December 3, 2014
Small Businesses Celebrate Successful Saturday Sales

Centralia, WA - While some shop owners in downtown Centralia suspected the morning snow on Saturday would deter customers for a few hours, business picked up later for Small Box Saturday.“It was a very good... more »

December 3, 2014
Locally Owned Candy Store Opens Up a Sweet Spot Near Campus

Pittsburgh, PA - Having a big sweet tooth and vacant business space, Pittsburgh native Jon Weston decided to take his love for candy to the next level by investing in his own business, Katie’s Kandy,... more »

December 3, 2014
New Store in Town Has People Saying Bonbons Away!

Norfolk, VA - A SHINY, GREEN Granny Smith apple is Lisa Lain's canvas.When she's done, the simple piece of fruit is transformed into a decadent dessert, enveloped in caramel, chocolate and whatever strikes her fancy.... more »

December 3, 2014
Owner: Giving Gifts is Pure Bliss

Jackson, MS - Cathy Joyner believes gift giving should be joyful.That’s the premise guiding Bliss, the gift and home goods shop Joyner recently opened in Banner Hall at 4465 I-55 North in Jackson. It’s located... more »

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