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“Shop Local” Campaign Ideas for Your Small Business
With Small Business Saturday coming up again in just two months (November 29th in the United States, but there are movements in other countries as well), there has been a growing momentum over the last... more »
Performance Meets Design in MaxLite’s New LED PAR and BR Lamps
MaxLite introduces LED PAR and BR lamps, with increased efficacy and smoother design, as energy-efficient replacements for incandescent bulbs in architectural, commercial and high-end residential applications.Both lamp lines offer ENERGY STAR qualified models, while some... more »
The Backyard Naturalist Celebrates 25 Years in Olney
Olney, MD - It was 1989 when Debi and Mike Klein opened The Backyard Naturalist in Olney — a time when Olney, and life in general, were much different from today.“We were two young kids... more »
Gift Shop Featuring Local Artists Opens in Williamsburg
Williamsburg, VA - A new gift shop, Two the Moon, is now open in the Williamsburg Shopping Center (6501 29th Street N.).Two the Moon opened on Sept. 2 and is owned by Williamsburg resident Johanna... more »
New Jewelry Store Opens in Norwood Center
Norwood, MA - With more than 20 years in the industry, Philippe and Pascale Chelala are bringing their expertise to Norwood.The husband-and-wife team started with a pushcart in the Dedham Mall, though changes to the... more »
On the Hunt, a Furniture Boutique, Opens in New Milford
New Milford, CT - For the owners of On the Hunt, a new retailer that opened near the green this month, it's all about taking something old and something new to create a unique and... more »
MiVT Chocolates Vie for Martha Stewart’s Attention
Vergennes, VT - A local business is up for an exciting national award, and it's their Made in Vermont chocolates that have caught the attention of Martha Stewart. Business is sweet at Daily Chocolate in... more »
Steve & Co.: New Owners, Same ‘Way’
Sebring, FL - Stop in under the yellow awning out front of Steve & Co. in downtown Sebring and you might not notice anything different. The new owners want it that way.“We’re keeping ‘Rhonda’s Way,’”... more »
Broke Little Rich Girl Mobile Boutique Goes Brick and Mortar
Pittsburgh, PA - Sometimes it takes spending time on the open road to put one’s plans into place.Samantha Lugo of Robinson drove her Broke Little Rich Girl fashion truck around Pittsburgh for about a year... more »
East Texas Medical Center Pays Tribute to Volunteer With New Gift Shop
Tyler, TX - East Texas Medical Center Tyler unveiled its newly-refurbished Gift Shop Friday, and paid tribute to ETMC Tyler Volunteer Eva Denson, whose family made the project possible through a charitable gift. This honor... more »
Hot Marco Craze: Novelty Bracelets Born with History Channel and a Drop of Vodka
Marco Island, FL - You may remember the Hula Hoop craze of the 1950s. Or Pet Rocks in the ’70s. Over the last few months, the Marco Island Center for the Arts’ gift shop has... more »
Main Street Menomonie Gets New Leader
Menomonie, WI - New Main Street Menomonie Executive Director Brenna Long sees a vibrant downtown in Menomonie with room for growth.Where others may see vacant storefronts in parts of the city's downtown, Long sees opportunity."I... more »
