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Small Businesses Fill Vital Need

Recently, I was able to attend a conference where the main focus was on helping small businesses. With all the talk about what these businesses need, there are two things that everyone seems to agree... more »

First-Ever Local Cash Mob Doubles Expected Crowd

Port Huron, MI - People could barely squeeze into Polka Dot Pandas Saturday afternoon as the first ever Port Huron cash mob descended."This is just phenomenal," said Cathy Grace, of Fort Gratiot, moments after stepping... more »

Cash Mob to Stop at Polka Dot Pandas

Port Huron, MI - Polka Dot Pandas will be mobbed Saturday — in a good way.The store at 201 Huron Ave. is the first site of the Blue Water Community Alliance's cash mob.The concept is... more »

Redlands Promotion Aims to Encourage Residents to Shop Local

Redlands, CA - March Madness has hit downtown, where five businesses are working together to increase foot traffic. Shoppers who make a purchase at State Street Winery, Briskets, International Day Spa, Devi or Fleur de... more »

Cash Mobbing Local Stores

Mason City, IA - When Natasha Wright got word of the idea to "Cash Mob" a business, she knew she had to do it. "We're all just going to spend money at a locally owned... more »

NY NOW Announces Winner of Tote Design Competition

Kara Cannon, a product designer living in the greater Portland area, has won the competition to create a new tote bag design for the summer 2013 edition of NY NOW, the Market for Home &... more »

Merging of LA Fashion Market and CMC Gift & Home Market Created Exciting Product Mix for Buyers & New Business for Vendors

The Fall 2013 Los Angeles Fashion Market took place March 11-14, 2013, running concurrently with CMC Gift & Home Market, which ran March 10-14, 2013, all at the California Market Center (CMC). New accounts were... more »

NY NOW Offers Exclusive “Market Readiness” Training

Exhibitors participating in the summer 2013 edition of NY NOW®, The Market for Home & Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF®) have exclusive access to a four-part "Market Readiness" program, addressing marketing and selling strategies, tradeshow operations and... more »