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Local business owner opens Staten Island-themed Etsy shop during pandemic
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y — Since Renee Sarno, 31, owner of Yaymaker — a paint-and-sip franchise — can only hold virtual paint classes during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, she had some spare time to put her creative talents to use. Utilizing materials gathered for her paint-and-sip classes, the West Brighton resident […]
Town receives ‘Giving’ honor | Local News
Fountain Hills is the recipient of a 2020 Insurify’s Season of Giving Award for Arizona. The Season of Giving Award is presented to the city in each state with the highest volume of residents who have demonstrated a commitment to giving back to their communities. “Given the level of volunteerism […]
Aging Matters: Online, telephone Medicare workshop | Local News
File photo Alex Raths///////////////// Online, telephoneMedicare workshop The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will have a free online workshop for individuals turning 65 and those who already have Medicare to learn about the different insurance options available, including “Original Medicare,” Medicare prescription drug programs, Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans. […]
Sacramento artists get a big boost from site that makes it easy to buy local
When Shira Lane’s landlord encouraged her to develop a cooperative workspace with other creatives, she couldn’t have imagined what came next: a $219,000 grant from the city of Sacramento’s CARES Act and a platform to support makers and crafty business friends. Lane’s passions, creative thinking and circular economy took her […]
Local toy store hoping for successful holiday season
LUDLOW, Mass. (WWLP) – The Christmas shopping season can often make or break new businesses gaining a foothold in the marketplace for the first time. Earlier this year, Ray and Noreen Vigneault of Belchertown opened two PLAYNOW! toy stores in busy shopping areas of Westfield and Ludlow. When he wasn’t […]
Pieced Together: Local artist offers virtual art show | Life
The COVID-19 pandemic forced almost all facets of life to go virtual this year. Even art has had to go online. Salado artist Jessica Mall had to make that decision for her new art show called “Pieced Together,” which is presented by her business, J.Genevieve. “Going mainly virtual with my […]
Local Eats: Suggs Sweet Treats and Eats serves up seafood pasta and extravagant custom cakes
GRAND BLANC, MI — Iesha Suggs started her business out of her home, serving up dishes such as salmon and shrimp penne pasta with broccoli and decadent desserts and cakes. On Jan. 1, Suggs’ birthday, she will open a space that will include a kitchen to make her creations and […]
Local authorities the biggest obstacle to internet infrastructure rollout in Malaysia, says telco CEO
Reuters Videos Sydney to Hobart yacht race cancelled due to COVID-19 outbreak VIDEO SHOWS: FILE FOOTAGE OF SYDNEY TO HOBART YACHT RACE AS THE EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO AN OUTBREAK OF COVID-19 CASES IN SYDNEY SHOWS: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (FILE – DECEMBER 26, 2019) (SEVEN NETWORK – Broadcasters: NO USE […]
After near-death COVID-19 battle, Billings Clinic nurse returns home | Local News
Billings Clinic nurse Ellen Edlund, left, and friend Kelly Duffy wave to neighbors on Edlund’s arrival home on Friday. Edlund survived a near-fatal case of COVID-19 that landed her in the ICU and on a ventilator. She said her goal was […]
Coronavirus Impact: Shop Local SJ campaign seeks to give local businesses a boost during Bay Area shutdown
SAN JOSE (KGO) — During what would normally be the busiest time of the year, the City of San Jose is trying to help struggling businesses amid tightening restrictions. With Shop Local SJ, the city is helping connect small businesses with tools to market their business online. “We’re working with […]
Business alliance launches website to help Louisville residents shop local online | News
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Louisville Independent Business Alliance has launched a new website to make it easier for area residents to shop local online. The site, ShopLocalLou.com, is sponsored by the Louisville Water Company, according to a news release. The site, “will feature dozens of local vendors selling on […]
Far From Washington, Americans Are Finding Local Solutions
As debate about police behavior raged over the summer in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, the nation’s elected leaders in Washington seemed unable to agree on any response, except perhaps to amplify the shouting. In Kansas City, Mo., however, Mayor Quinton Lucas took the simplest of steps […]
As holiday shopping moves online, local small businesses still have chance to shine | Business
ANDERSON — Black Friday was a good day for Jerry and Steve Rubenstein, co-owners of Allan’s Jewelry & Loan. Their pawn shop in downtown Anderson drew a steady stream of shoppers looking for unique gift ideas among the store’s inventory of electronics, firearms, jewelry, coins and other collectibles. “Being an […]
Finance committee discusses $1,000 checks for all county employees | Local News
The Glynn County Finance Committee punted to the full Glynn County Commission a proposal to effectively cut all county employees a $1,000 check. County employees received a 2.5 to 3 percent annual raise over the past several years as a cost-of-living adjustment, said County Manager Alan Ours. Because of the […]
Online orders help shop local effort this holiday season
The pandemic has been a challenge for small businesses across KELOLAND, which is why communities are asking people to shop local this holiday season. Many local retailers are working hard to make sure their unique products are also accessible online this year. “Our website was originally more informational, now we […]
New Gift Local program encourages shopping from Butler County businesses: How to help
For example, the Oxford Coffee Company is offering coffees, accessories, mugs and other specialty items. “We are coffee roasting experts. We roast small batches with great care, and we have a large variety of options to choose from,” said Lara Thurston, manager, and coffee roaster at Oxford Coffee Company. Thurston […]
Northlanders use social media to boost business for local bars & restaurants
“The pictures are so fun and very visual. It’s fun showing places people didn’t even know about that have been here for a decade plus,” Running said. “They didn’t know about it and now they do, so they are ordering from there and doing to-go’s. It’s just been a great […]
Consumer Advocate: Find a way to support local businesses | Business
As consumers continue to check items off their shopping lists, the Better Business Bureau encourages them to keep small businesses in mind as the place to shop. COVID-19 has had the largest impact on small, local businesses, so this holiday season is the perfect time to show your support. Some […]
Incoming Santa Fe County clerk seeks tech overhaul, ballot tracking | Local News
Incoming Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark, who will helm the office starting in January, plans to embrace new technology and the potential for more people voting by mail even after the pandemic ends. Following an unprecedented surge in people casting absentee ballots in lieu of voting in person after COVID-19 […]