Among her assortment of candles, fragrances and lip balm, Longview small business owner Stacey Smith has something for customers: a message about what they’re buying. “You could buy from corporations, ...

Small Business Saturday spending dropped significantly this year, with consumers prioritizing bargains over supporting local shops due to high inflation and low confidence. Despite SBA encouragement, ...

Locals and visitors alike flocked to Erie County’s “Small Town on a Great Lake” on Nov. 29 as the city of Vermilion celebrated the start of the holiday shopping season with its annual Shop Small ...

WORKING DILIGENTLY. WELL, IT’S SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, A DAY TO SLOW DOWN, SHOP LOCAL AND SHOW SOME LOVE TO THE HOMETOWN BUSINESSES THAT KEEP OUR AREA THRIVING. NOW, ON THIS DAY LAST YEAR, CONSUMERS ...