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Sistas Closet is a family operation run by four sisters - Rita Pernell, Pearlene Lee, Evelyn Thomas, and Ethel Berry - with the help of other relatives.

Boutique dawns new age of Blackville businesses

Family is at the forefront of the Town of Blackville’s newest business. Sistas Closet, opened and operated by sisters Rita Pernell, Pearlene Lee, Evelyn Thomas, and Ethel Berry, is …

Plant it Pink event to be hosted by Blackville Garden Club

For the second year in a row, the Blackville Garden Club (BGC) will participate in the Regional Garden Club of SC's "Plant it Pink" Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in front of Russell's Pizza on …
Staceyann Palmer, owner of the new Jam Rock Kravinz, celebrates with her employees after cutting the ribbon at their grand opening on September 9.

Jamaican restaurant opens as hub for culture and cuisine

The team at Jam Rock Kravinz is bringing authentic Jamaican cuisine and culture to Jackson Street in Barnwell. “Jamaican cuisine is more than just a meal,” said owner Staceyann …
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Our Marketing Director is better Than Yours at LKPFM Corp

Our Marketing Director is better Than Yours at LKPFM Corp

(Peter M Fiorillo) - Choosing The Right Marketing Agency, Many opportunities are Present in Reaching Customers, Clients, and Friends in Business as every written line is often read by opposition, …

Boost Your Brand Messaging to 100+ million Americans

(Constance Burke) - Lets talk brand Messaging, Lets talk brand Message. In today's world of Cooperative Reach in digital information and endless choices in agencies, LKPFM Corp directs campaigns …
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Closing your cash flow gap with an end-to-end payments platform

(BPT) - The way we pay is continuously evolving — from cash as king, to the dominance of credit cards, and now the contactless revolution. These payments developments mean business owners must …

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Announces Historic Gift from Andrea and Anthony Melchiorre to Support New Cancer Center

(BPT) - Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has received a visionary gift of $30 million from Andrea and Anthony Melchiorre to support the new multidisciplinary …

4 Ways Students Can Develop Entrepreneurial Skills

(Family Features) If you, or a student in your life, is set on embarking on a challenging and rewarding path toward economic success, explore those entrepreneurial interests with these tips.

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Data shows rural disparities in traffic deaths

The Daily Yonder shares its analysis of federal highway data to reveal that rural counties have higher traffic death rates compared to their urban counterparts.

How to start an online business in 8 steps

LegalZoom explains how to start an online business, no matter your budget or skill set, in eight steps.

Using vacant commercial spaces as affordable artist studios is a win-win

Next City reports on how one group connects artists with spaces in otherwise vacant spots to bolster their careers, activating unused space in the process.

Why rising car insurance rates are outpacing inflation

Way.com provides context around rising car insurance rates in a post-pandemic world.

More drivers than ever are making $1,000+ auto loan payments

Experian explains why more drivers continue to make high auto loan payments despite falling interest rates and more dealer incentives.

AI for small business: The 7 tools you need to make work easier

NEXT explains the obstacles keeping small businesses from using AI tools and shares actionable ways they can, and should, be using them to stay ahead.

The states with the most new car dealerships may surprise you

The General used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to map new car dealerships by state, finding higher concentrations in central U.S. states.