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Republic of Paws caters to pet lovers, both in town and online
Molly Smith is a pet lover and business owner with two miniature schnauzers and a tiny pet boutique.But she is hoping to grow — her shop, that is, not her dogs.Smith started Republic of Paws,... more »
Wilmington store operated by people with disabilities
In good economic times or bad, people with disabilities can have a hard time finding jobs, according to federal government studies.Tim Corbett doesn't have to look at U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports to know... more »
Flower store ‘Blossoms’ on Main
Galesburg, IL — It's safe to say that business will soon be blooming at Blossoms, 138 E. Main St., the new flower shop opening in the former World Wide Travel building. Jennifer Briggs, manager/designer, and... more »
Mother-daughter team opens The Looking Glass
Specializing in unique gift baskets, gourmet items and other personal gifts, The Looking Glass has migrated from an online-only interface to a local shop around the corner. Located at 350 B Kings Highway in Eden,... more »
Holiday retail sales forecast
Holiday retail sales forecasting begins in earnest during the month of September. "Back to School" and Labor Day sales are the early indicators. Usually apparel sales perform better during this period than during the holiday... more »
Fair trade is top goal for new business
The scene was too harsh for Becke Dawson of Davenport. While in India in 2006 on a business trip with her husband, she kept hearing tapping sounds near a highway construction project in New Delhi.... more »
JHS grad starts unique gift delivery company
Jacksonville, TX — A Jacksonville High School graduate is up to some monkey business.The brainchild of Eric and Erin Peacock of Denver, Colo., Mail-a-Monkey is a venture begun just 6 to 8 weeks ago that... more »
Retail store to open at Rothschilds
Urbana, IL — When the retail store and restaurant at Robert Rothschild Farm closed last summer, many residents made sure the business' owners knew how important the store was to the community. The stores had... more »
HABA Introduces Eco-Friendly Pure Nature Line
Skaneateles, NY - When it comes to softness, the metaphor most widely used is "as soft as a baby's bottom." Now, thanks to HABA, we can update it to be "as soft as a Pure-Nature... more »
NYIGF Night on Broadway Features Memphis
White Plains, NY - Specially-priced tickets for the Tony-award winning Broadway musical MEMPHIS are now available to winter 2011 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) participants. As part of NYIGF's popular "Night on Broadway," tickets... more »
Hot New Barbeque Tools from Lazart!
Gainesville, TX - Lazart Production, Inc. has a brand new line of grilling tools designed to complement every outdoor chef. The BBQ Collection features oversized stainless steel and hardwood tools – everything he needs to... more »
Entertain in Style with Thirstystone’s new Hammered Glass!
Gainesville, TX - Thirstystone Resources, Inc. recently introduced an all new collection of hammered glass serveware. This collection features generously sized serving trays, as well as a coordinating bowl, made from thick, tempered glass with... more »
