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Small Business 2012

Friday, November 30, 2012

I Made It! For Holidays Features Local Artists

I Made It! Market will host 'I Made It! for the Holidays' this Friday and Saturday in Pittsburgh, featuring artists from Sewickley and other local communities.

It's the holiday season in Pittsburgh's Bakery Square, and those headed that way can find a marketplace of locally-made goods and artwork—some from artists in Sewickley and the North Hills. I Made It! Market is hosting "I Made It! For the Holidays" today, Friday, from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last year, more than 7,000 shoppers visited the two-day event. This year, artists and makers will again provide a wide variety of locally-made and hand-made good, including ceramics, housewares, jewelry, clothing, bath and body products, giftware, prints, letterpress, sweet treats, plush, children’s items and more. Una Biologicals—owned by Jessica Graves of the North Hills—is an event sponsor and will have a booth at …

Friday, November 23, 2012

Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Deals Around Sewickley

Plenty of local stores are opening earlier today too. Before you head out to the big retailers, check out these in-town deals that support small businesses--and your wallet.

You don't have to wait until Small Business Saturday to shop locally. Many Sewickley businesses are also offering Black Friday specials. Check out some of the local deals being offered today and tomorrow and let us know about your finds.    Cafe Des Amis Special: Get a free doughnut (one per person) on Black Friday.  Food specials are Fried Bologna Sandwich with cheese served with one side for $8.50 or Pumpkin Pancakes served with bacon or sausage for $7.48 Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.    Fun Buy the Pound Special: 30 percent off all Melissa and Doug items. Sale ends Saturday, Nov. 24. Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday    Penguin Bookshop Special: Receive 5 to 50 …

Friday, November 16, 2012

38 Small Business Facebook Pages That Sewickley Residents Should 'Like'

Check out these businesses that are in the Sewickley area. Know of more local businesses with Facebook pages? Tell us in the comments.

Small businesses are looking for a little love during the holiday season, so why not start by "liking" these Sewickley businesses on Facebook. Then, of course, be sure to shop there. This list is in no particular order. If you know of more businesses that should be on the list, please tell us in the comments by listing the business and the link to its Facebook page. Just click on the names below to link to the Facebook page for that business. Updates! 21. The Ultimate Pastry Shop 22. Village Candy 23. Ragged Row  24. Tournesol Fine Linens 25.Antiquarian Shop 26. Penguin Bookshop  27. Cuttings…. from our house to your home 28. Sharp Edge 29. Sewickley Bistro  30. Larry's Laundromutt 31. Sidelines Beer House  32. Vivo Restaurant  33. LULA …

Tonya Ford

10:11 pm on Sunday, November 18, 2012

Sewickley En Pointe has a facebook page would you please add.   more ›

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