family business

Sisters business dream comes true

Three sisters are seeing their dream turn into a reality as they open their own business.Denise Arthur, Yvonne Potter and Karen Shaw had always talked of launching a venture – now they are preparing to... more »

A family business from orchard to store

Pateros, WA — Kari Dykes, of Riverside, and her mother Nancy Walters, of Omak, dropped into The Homestead last Monday on their way to Wenatchee and browsed through the gift section.They bought a baby gift... more »

Clark’s Jewelers celebrates 25 years

Gig Harbor, WA — Lora Morford grew up in the jewelry business.Her father, Russ Clark, started Clark's Jewelers in downtown Gig Harbor in 1983. The business moved to its current location in the 1990s and... more »

Destined for success: Boutique offers a little bit of everything

Fayetteville, NC — Want to know what is supposed to bring good luck and money in these troubled economic times?Lil Tina Carter, owner of The Destiny Jade Gift Boutique, has some suggestions.Carter and her daughter-in-law,... more »

Quilt shop has much to offer

Neosho, Mo. - A lifelong interest in sewing led Donna Sue Hill and her daughter, Robbi Hill Triplett to opening their own quilting store three years ago.Their shop, Bittersweet Quilts, is located on P Highway... more »

Family trees … and plants, flowers, decorations, gifts

The Wilbanks women are the epitome of Southern hospitality, with their welcoming smiles, sweet drawls and warm hugs.This legacy started with matriarch Willie Pearl Carter, who was murdered during a bank robbery in Lakeland in... more »

Sisters Boutique offers unique shopping experience

Floresville — "We have people who come here from Alaska to shop at Christmastime!" said Stacy Cameron, in a tone of absolute awe and amazement.Of course, there are many who will travel miles to visit... more »

Wife, mom inspire engineer to enter retail business

If you ask David Touwsma about the key to his success in the retail business, he'll say go into business with your wife and mother.That's what Touwsma, 35, did four years ago when he and... more »