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Fredericksburg’s Main Street Program Reflects on First Year’s Progress

Fredericksburg, VA - Officials from the Fredericksburg Main Street Initiative met Thursday with downtown business leaders to share what was successful during its first year of promoting local businesses—and what wasn’t.Main Street hired director Ann... more »

OFFPRICE Returns to Sands Expo in February

The reach of the OFFPRICE Show has expanded immensely over the past several years, from mainly women’s apparel, to children’s, accessories, men’s and footwear. Not only have the categories expanded, but the buyers have as... more »

AmericasMart Honors Rug Community at Annual Awards Ceremony

AmericasMart® Atlanta recognized the creativity, artistry and passion of the Area Rug industry at its annual America’s Magnificent Carpets® Awards staged on Friday, January 9, 2015 as part of The Atlanta International Area Rug Market®... more »

Sue’s Views: Buy Local Message Isn’t Just for Christmas Anymore

So, the credit cards bills from the holiday shopping are starting to arrive and maybe you didn’t stick to your budget as well as you thought.Let me ask you, how much of the total bill... more »

Mobsters Preparing to Hit Main Street Duncan

Duncan, OK - Main Street Duncan is accepting contracts to be a mobster.The Cash Mob is starting back up for the 2015 year. The Cash Mob is a group of 40 to 60 community members... more »

NY NOW Winter 2015 Expects Influx of 400+ New Exhibitors

An expanded slate of 400+ new and returning exhibitors will be among NY NOW’s 2,800 total exhibitors at a blockbuster winter 2015 edition of NY NOW®, the Market for Home +Lifestyle, to be held January... more »

Small Businesses Are Big Winners This Season

Easley, SC - Small Business Saturday has become a full-fledged movement across the country, but local business owners are reaping the benefits throughout the week as well.“I think that it (Small Business Saturday) helped create... more »

Merchants Say Shop Local Effort Worked For Small Businesses

The wrapping paper may (or may not) have made it to the trash yet, but — anecdotally at least — it appears that local stores had a decent Christmas shopping season. Joining together for "Shop... more »