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SBA Lending Returns to Pre-Boom Levels
Washington, DC - A steady flow of new loans backed by the Small Business Administration in the Washington area is helping some institutions return to the pace of lending that was common in the pre-boom... more »
The Chicago Market Report Attendance Up, Buyer Spirits Upbeat and Order Writing Steady
Just one week after it concluded its best January Market in recent years, the Merchandise Mart and The Chicago Market announce a healthy double-digit increase in attendance. This world-class market known for its Midwestern hospitality... more »
Eva Walsh Named VP of Business Development for Dallas Market Center
Dallas Market Center (DMC) today announced that Eva Walsh has been named vice president of business development, a new position within the DMC leasing division. In this position, Walsh will head the company's retail sales... more »
Local Business Owner Hopes to Woo Shoppers with Iowa City Valentine’s Day Store
Iowa City, IA - Want to check out Valentine, the new Valentine's Day themed craft and clothing store on the Pedestrian Mall that opened this week?If so, you've got about two weeks.For local business owner... more »
New Business: Floral Moments by Juju Buds
Chelmsford, MA - Floral Moments by Juju Buds opened for business at 48 Chelmsford Street in September. Although the shop is new, the owner, Judy Burke, has extensive knowledge and experience as a florist.Burke said... more »
Clover Shop Hub for Crafters
Clover, SC - Andrea Meglii enjoys making handmade crafts, but she grew tired of lugging her refinished furniture to craft shows. So she decided to offer a venue for local crafters to sell their wares.Meglii... more »
Venture Products Joins the Successful Licensing Program of The World of Eric Carle
Artwork by famed children's author and artist Eric Carle has been licensed by Venture Products for incorporation into a new lineup of play and nap mats. Featuring a selection of Carle's acclaimed characters and designs,... more »
Three Gift+Home Exhibitors Awarded Outstanding Achievement in Visual Merchandising at Gift+Home at Las Vegas Market
Three gift and home décor exhibitors were recognized this week for Outstanding Achievement in Visual Merchandising at Gift+Home at the 2012 Winter Las Vegas Market.Celebrity designer Monica Pedersen of HGTV and home products and trends... more »
DDR Launches Set Up Shop, New Incubation Program for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Beachwood, OH, — DDR Corp. (NYSE: DDR - News) today announced the launch of Set Up Shop, a program designed to promote entrepreneurship, incubate new concepts and support the expansion of locally-owned businesses. Set Up... more »
Three Companies Receive Eco-Choice Awards at NYIGF
Three companies, from nearly 200 "green" products featured in NYIGF's SustainAbility: design for a better world® display,received Eco Choice Awards for presenting the most innovative and environmentally responsible gift, home and lifestyle products at the... more »
Final Report on Christmasworld, Paperworld and Creativeworld
The trio of consumer-goods fairs in Frankfurt – Christmasworld, Paperworld and Creativeworld 2012 – closed their doors on Tuesday after a run distinguished by increased visitor quality and a large number of international orders. Around... more »
Olney Chamber Launches Contest to Encourage Shoppers to Spend Locally
Olney, MD - Calling all shoppers and sleuths.To encourage residents of greater Olney to shop locally, the Olney Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a contest — I Spy Olney.The chamber has photographed items in 10... more »
