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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 »

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 »

‘Shop Local’ Movement Gains Steam in Delaware

Wilmington, DE - Ask Carol Harvey what might happen if she shuttered her specialty kids' outlet and you'll get a dramatic response."There's going to be a riot if this one goes out of business," said... more »

Shop Local Pays Off For Merchants

Bordertown City, NJ - Residents were encouraged to shop local as part of Small Business Saturday and support their local businesses.“It’s been great,” Bobby McVicker, owner of Blue Moon Premium Olive Oil and Vinegar said... more »

At This Time of Year, The Best Gift You Can Give is By Shopping Local

Some companies try to tag their products as “the gift that keeps on giving.” This year at Christmas, you have a chance to do just that for your community.As a matter of fact, you can... more »

Business Leaders Tout Shopping Local

Exeter, NH - ‘Shop local’ is a buzzworthy term consistently used around the Seacoast and local business owners say it's a growing trend, highlighted by bustling downtowns in Exeter and Hampton that offer a bevy... more »