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Loyal customers help sustain collectibles store on Norris Drive
Mar 8, 2019

Loyal customers help sustain collectibles store on Norris Drive

Fun, funky and affordable. Those are the three words Ron Weinstein uses to describe his vintage store, Tupelo Interiors. Weinstein got his start in the antiques and collectibles business at […]

Integrated Systems finds success by adapting to changing tech scene
Feb 22, 2019

Integrated Systems finds success by adapting to changing tech scene

Roughly one third of small businesses shut down within their first two years of business, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co. Fifty percent of businesses exit within their first five […]

Mindfulness at the center of woman’s journey to Peace and Pear
Feb 8, 2019

Mindfulness at the center of woman’s journey to Peace and Pear

Sometimes it is the darkest time in one’s life that brings the most clarity. Christine Porter was going through a harrowing divorce when she challenged herself to 30 days of […]

Rebranded Victor spa gets a boost from well-traveled expert
Jan 25, 2019

Rebranded Victor spa gets a boost from well-traveled expert

Nestled on Victor’s High Street Extension is a structure dedicated to helping clients restore peace and tranquility, both mentally and physically. Formerly Woodhouse Day Spa, RELAX The Spa opened in […]

Paws and Claws in Pittsford has it all for pet comfort
Dec 28, 2018

Paws and Claws in Pittsford has it all for pet comfort

If you’re heading out of town and don’t know where to leave your dog or cat, your search is over. Paws and Claws Pet Care Inc. has everything an owner […]

IT guy finds greater reward working with wood
Dec 14, 2018

IT guy finds greater reward working with wood

  It all began with a birthday gift for his wife. Gary Shadders was baffled at the price of the Pottery Barn dining table his wife wanted to purchase, so […]

The weather still dominates Kevin Williams’ radar
Nov 30, 2018

The weather still dominates Kevin Williams’ radar

You may recognize him as the man that graced your TV for 35 years telling you what you can expect from the skies above, and while he’s left the television […]

Entrepreneur develops care products for sensitive skin
Oct 26, 2018

Entrepreneur develops care products for sensitive skin

Beauty for you; beauty for the planet. Gloria Onderdonk’s tagline for her company, Kaia Earth Skin Care, is unwaveringly honest. “Kaia” comes from the Greek word for “pure.” Her mission […]

PepperNutz rides booming demand for craft hot sauce
Oct 19, 2018

PepperNutz rides booming demand for craft hot sauce

What is craft? Typically applied to locally produced beer, the term is spreading to other comestibles seeking to stand out among a host of home-grown products. The craft hot sauce […]

Design pair can turn your cubicle from drab to dazzling
Oct 5, 2018

Design pair can turn your cubicle from drab to dazzling

Kellie and Kristi Wright are not only mother and daughter, they’re business co-owners. The duo have different backgrounds—Kellie, of Mendon, previously worked as a financial adviser in design sales management […]

Entrepreneurial spirit leads to work in travel industry
Sep 21, 2018

Entrepreneurial spirit leads to work in travel industry

Nicole Mahoney is no stranger to the small business arena. Self-employed since 1998, her latest small business, Break the Ice Media, is the culmination of her entrepreneurial journey. Mahoney, CEO, […]

Warehouse127 a find for distinctive furnishings
Sep 7, 2018

Warehouse127 a find for distinctive furnishings

Walking in the double doors of Warehouse127 is like stepping into an episode of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper.” On the left are immaculate white walls, while exposed brick lines the right […]