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Buy Local Campaign Brings Boost to Small Businesses

Orono, ME - Starting with Small Business Saturday, this shopping season brought a boost to small businesses, with some owners reporting a sales increase of 150 percent."We've had a huge increase this year," said Jason... more »

Helping Local Stores Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas

Colesville, MD - Towns and cities throughout the state are encouraging residents to shop local this holiday season, pointing out that small businesses make up about 98 percent of the state's employers. Plus, if you've... more »

‘Shop Local’ Campaign Helping Businesses Enjoy a Great Holiday Season

Redlands, CA - Redlands business owners Terri Sharp and Monika De La Paz-Zermeno were prepared for the worst. Instead, their shops have flourished during the holidays.And Sharp, owner of decor boutique "Peek Inside," and De... more »

Small Businesses Need Support all Year

Hattiesburg, MS - Small Business Saturday (Nov. 26) has come and gone, but shoppers should support small businesses all year long.When you support small business, any small business, you're supporting Main Street, not Wall Street.... more »

Movement May Have Foothold in Fitchburg

Fitchburg, MA - Jesica LeGay has issued a challenge for people to shop in Fitchburg during the month of December.This is also something she did herself.Nearly everyone on her Christmas list will receive presents bought... more »

Winter 2012 Home Textiles Market Week Features 600 Suppliers at Five New York City Locations

New York City will host the largest market for home textiles resources in the United States, January 27-February 2, 2012, with Home Textiles Market Week® in New York presenting some 600 bed, bath, linen and... more »

Goshen ‘Shop Local’ Campaign Becomes Big Hit

Goshen, IN - A number of area communities have encouraged folks to shop locally this holiday season. The goal is to bring more business to mom and pop stores.Goshen, for instance, has even opened downtown... more »

The Midwest Children’s Apparel Group (MCAG) Announces their 2012 Regional Trade Show Schedule for the Livonia and Indy Children’s Shows:

Midwest Children's Apparel Group: The Livonia Children's Show March 4 - 6, 2012 Embassy Suites, Livonia, MIMidwest Children's Apparel Group: The Indy Children's Show March 8 - 9, 2012 Embassy Suites, Indianapolis, INMidwest Children's Apparel... more »