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November 4, 2014
Murphysboro Mom Turns Successful Blog into Downtown Store

Murphysboro, IL - Stay-at-home-mom Tonya Diehl decided she wanted to do something more with her talent for do-it-yourself projects, and home décor and improvement. Little did she know that what began as a hobby would... more »

November 4, 2014
Small Businesses Have High Holiday Hopes

Terre Haute, IN - Christmas trees, candy canes, and gingerbread men it’s that time of year and while you might not be in the Christmas spirit just yet, business owners couldn’t be more excited.Many are... more »

November 3, 2014
Urban Expositions Names Courtney Muller Executive Vice President

Urban Expositions has today announced that Courtney Muller has been appointed Executive Vice President of the Atlanta-based trade show and expositions company. As EVP of Urban Expositions, Ms. Muller will report directly to Partners and... more »

November 3, 2014
Momma’s Jewels Sterling Silver Teething Jewelry to Debut at Dallas Total Home & Gift Market

Momma’s Jewels, the first line of stylish sterling silver teething jewelry, will make its Dallas Gift Show debut in January. Designed for trendsetting moms and safe for their little ones, the Momma’s Jewels collection is... more »

November 3, 2014
Early Bird Registration and Final Speaker Agenda Announced

International Market Centers (IMC) announced today that registration is now open for the third annual CEO Summit at Las Vegas Market, January 20-21, 2015. Early bird registration rates are available through November 28, 2014 for... more »

November 3, 2014
Bustling Boutique Kicks off Holiday Season in Amherst

Amherst, OH - For a chilly Sunday afternoon, it may have seemed odd to see as many people as there were crowding the shops in downtown Amherst. But for The Mermaid’s Tale boutique, this was... more »

November 3, 2014
Husband and Wife Business Apple Tree Chocolates Coming Soon

Norman, OK - The Elvis is a Granny Smith apple coated in dark chocolate, banana chips and bacon bits. The Thunder Upple comes decorated in the pro basketball team’s orange and blue. If you want... more »

November 2, 2014
Small Businesses Think Big This Holiday Season

Pekin, IL - A group of 10 small businesses in Pekin are teaming up to bring the community their Holiday Extravaganza on Nov. 7, 8 and 9. They hope to encourage people to shop locally... more »

November 2, 2014
Holiday Gift Guide: Celebrating Small

Smith Mountain Lake, VA - This holiday season, twinkling lights on Christmas trees around the Smith Mountain Lake region won’t be the only things to shine. On Nov. 29, the holiday shopping spotlight will be... more »

November 1, 2014
Personal Stories of Hope and Investment by Young Business Owners in Retail-rich Northampton

Northampton, MA - On the day Ben Glushein opened Port MA, his new Main Street clothing store, he received a small potted cactus. The cactus came from the home goods store Kestrel on Masonic Street,... more »

November 1, 2014
P. Francis Reopens in More Intimate Location on Asbury

Ocean City, NJ - Missing the charm of a smaller boutique, Paul Cunningham happily relocated his popular P. Francis gift shop from larger digs in the 700 block of Asbury Avenue to its new perch... more »

November 1, 2014
Kids’ Ketch to Celebrate Neighborhood Toy Store Day Nov. 8

Lewes, DE - Kids' Ketch in Lewes will join hundreds of locally owned stores across the country in celebrating the fifth annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day, Saturday, Nov. 8, coordinated by the American Specialty Toy... more »

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