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She Knows How to Start a Business and Help Others
Charlotte, NC - Reinvention isn't a scary term for Ballantyne entrepreneur Holly Bretschneider.In fact, shifting focus and adapting has proven to be a successful business strategy for this California transplant.Bretschneider, 47, gave up her high-powered... more »
Inspirational Meets Trendy in New Abbey Press Line
Featuring bright floral and paisley designs, the new "Prayerfully Yours" line from Abbey Press lends inspirational giftware a fresh, updated look. The canvas-wrapped wood plaques and crosses are the latest creations of versatile artist Amie... more »
Carriage Creek is a Local Gift and Craft Shop That Has a Rich History in the Syracuse Area
Syracuse, NY - It's not new, in the scheme of things, but it might be new to you. Check out Carriage Creek, a gift and coffee shop in the Kirkville/North Manlius flats. Carriage Creek has... more »
Under one Roof: Mahalo and The Paisley Pig Boutique
Catskill, NY - Success is measured in many ways, but one local business owner measures it in knowledge of her community and the people who live in it.Operating since 2008, Mahalo, a gifts, accessories and... more »
La Jolla’s Sweet Papers on Move
La Jolla, CA - Local stationery boutique Sweet Paper has relocated to the Village Corner shopping center at the corner of Fay and Kline. "The space was just too perfect to pass up," said Julie... more »
Small Businesses End Year on Positive Note
Macomb, IL - While the holiday shopping season isn't quite finished and many retailers are still handling gift returns, processing gift cards and offering post-Christmas clearance sales, a number of small businesses in Macomb say... more »
Pair has Business all Sewn Up
Rocky Mount, NC - You name the item, and Monogram Sew Cute likely can sew personalized letters or picture images onto it.Examples include a picture of one of your children can be monogrammed on a... more »
Needham Business of the Month: Prelude Gifts, Located at 324 Chestnut St.
Needham, MA - Margo Heller-Levy, owner of gift store Prelude Gifts, talked to the Needham Times about her favorite product available in her store; why the store is located in Needham and what kinds of... more »
AmericasMart Introduces Kitchen Inspiration Gallery to Showcase Kitchen and Lifestyle Trends at January Market
AmericasMart will introduce the Kitchen Inspiration Gallery at the nation's only global wholesale trade event of 2012: The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market Jan. 11-18 (Temporaries: Jan. 13-17), with the Atlanta International Area... more »
Welcome Home Opens AmericasMart Showroom and is Already Planning for Future Growth at Nation’s Only Global Marketplace
"This is the place! Atlanta really is the premier location for the home and gift industry," said Mark Andersen of Welcome Home LLC, a new company that is opening its first showroom just in time... more »
As Babies Grow, So Does C.R. Gibson: New Kids’ Collections Debut at Winter Shows
C.R. Gibson, a leading manufacturer of treasured gifts that preserve, create and celebrate memories, announces the launch of their brand new kids' category, featuring the artwork of Emily Green and Jill McDonald, two fresh brands... more »
NYIGF’s Highest “Sustainability” Status Awarded to Seven Product & Producers
Seven of the 250 products chosen to be featured in theSustainAbility: design for a better world® display at the winter 2012 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), have been designated as "SustainAbility3," the Fair's highest... more »
