Retailer Profiles

Pine Cone Gift Shoppe offer a range of products in their store, including gour­met food, home décor, florals, furniture, and seasonal décor. And they are proud to be approximately 90% American made.

Jacek and Gretchen Peczkowski started Steel Heart, Ltd. in their garage close to 30 years ago.

Karin Dittmar Miller was looking at a Chicago news­paper’s Sunday edition to list her natural foods store for sale when she saw an ad about a store for sale in the state next door.

Colleen Perry wanted to own a vintage, décor, and gift boutique for as long as she can remember.

Lorena and Rick Freis spent 35 years running other people’s businesses before they had the opportunity to own their own gift shop.

Teresa DeJarlais turned her love of nature and old, unique items into a shop full of furniture, home and garden pieces.

Cedar Creek Candles & Gifts’ story begins in the kitchen of an Indiana home.