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Business Name:  Kraken Cafe
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City:  Las Vegas Nevada
What Type of Business is This?:  Food truck
Business Website:  krakencafelv.com
What Makes This Business Special?:  Our business is special because we make all of our own freshly baked artisan buns, and rolls here at Kraken Cafe. We innovate the community to believe in having a higher form of standard, and quality in food from a food truck. We have been open three years, and through the struggle of becoming noticed within society we have now become a staple within the community. From our use of unique flavors, and food pairings to the items on our gourmet breakfast and brunch menu. Having been blessed with the ability to have obtained so many fans within the brew district here in Las Vegas has been an amazing experience. By using social media Kraken Cafe has become a hot commodity within the community not only do customers recognize our brand, but they love our product. Just being able to say that people line up around the block is a blessing when kraken Cafe rolls out new menu items brings a smile to our faces.
How Do You Feel When You Shop Small There?:  The prices at kraken Cafe are more than reasonable in Las Vegas when you come from looking at trucks in LA. The prices of food in Las Vegas can be very cheap the thing that makes Kraken Cafe great is the fact our menu is a full meal. You get fries with every custom burger, and a great deal of love in the flavor components in the food. Our customers love to feel like they are getting a deal which is why nothing is a la carte on our truck.
What's Your Favorite Item or Service There?:  Our favorite is the Umami burger - it has port wine reduction, a fried egg, cheese, short ribs, skirt steak, a burger patty, lettuce , tomato, and dijonaise. All the items off Kraken Cafe are this glamourous which is why our custom menu stands out to the public .
How Does This Business Build Strong Relationships with Their Customers and Community?:  We provide creativity
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Business Name:  Soul Centre
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City:  Winter Park
What Type of Business is This?:  Retail and Yoga, Meditation, Classes
Business Website:  http://www.soulcentrefl.com/
What Makes This Business Special?:  Not every business has a heart. Soul Centre, FL is a reflection of the loving souls who work there. The items for sale are so unique from whimsical figurines, clothing, teas, crystal ornaments and calendars everything is positive and life affirming.
How Do You Feel When You Shop Small There?:  Loved, educated and always growing. The entire shop is special from the liquid rose quartz that was used in creating the floors. The classes the items and most of all the staff are part of a self-sustaining loop to help you learn and live a better life.
What's Your Favorite Item or Service There?:  The crystal figurines/charms are in so many shapes, sizes and colors. The reflect the sun so beautifully creating their own effects. I've started my own collection!
How Does This Business Build Strong Relationships with Their Customers and Community?:  By how much it gives:

Knowledge: everyone who works their is so knowledgeable about the classes and the items.

Items: the items cross a broad range from the whimsical to the practical. But they all are high quality and designed to bring joy and help you nourish your mind body and soul and growth.

Classes: they range from yoga to meditation to belly dancing and at such affordable prices. The teachers truly give of themselves. It's rare to find quality within reach (hello groupon). This store has heart it's not just a mechanism to make money but a gift to the community

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Business Name:  Soileaus Pharmacy
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City:  New iberia
What Type of Business is This?:  Pharmacy
Business Website:  Soileaupharmacy.com
What Makes This Business Special?:  This place has been open ever since I can remember. I've seen Andy give medication to people who didn't have insurance or couldn't afford it. My grandma was in a fixed income and had many medical problems but Mr. Andy would let my maw maw pay whatever she could afford, even if that was only 3 dollars per month. Mr. Andy never allows anto be to go without medication just because they can't afford it.
How Do You Feel When You Shop Small There?:  I feel love and have fond memories of being at my grandma's side when i was younger trying to peak over the counter because I was curious. It feels like home.
What's Your Favorite Item or Service There?:  The colidal silver is my favorite, it helps with many ailments.
How Does This Business Build Strong Relationships with Their Customers and Community?:  They are always sponsoring some kind of event or child's sports team. Mr. Andy even participates in the Gumbo.and Chill cook off we have every year. It takes a good person to not turn someone away because they don't have money. Im quite certain he loses money but what I've seen, it's not the money he cares about.
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Business Name:  Soho
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City:  Sewickley
What Type of Business is This?:  Clothing
Business Website:  Unknown
What Makes This Business Special?:  This business is a mother daughter run business. The clothing they choose is unique one of a kind d items. The clothing is eclectic,yet always stays in style. I love the fact that the clothing is flattering to so many body shapes. The owners are always glad to see you . They are also animal lovers and welcome dogs into the store.they even have treats for the dogs. They also advertise missing pets and pets for adoption from local owners. They really try to help find homes for as many pets a they can. The owners seem to know what their customers like and really try hard to meet everyone's needs!
How Do You Feel When You Shop Small There?:  I love shopping here because I feel beautiful and special while I'm there. I always seem to find something I love and can't wait to go back over and over again to look for more!
What's Your Favorite Item or Service There?:  I love everything about the store. Everything is unique and beautifully thought out when placed I. The store for same. I love that the owners really pay attention to you and make you feel that you ate the most important person there!!
How Does This Business Build Strong Relationships with Their Customers and Community?:  This store and its owners really listen to and pay attention to what the customer lines and works hard to keep their clothing updated and I. Line with what the customers want. Everyone walks out with a smile a dfeeli g beautiful. So go is truly a special shopping experience for every customer.
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Business Name:  Carol's Creative Cottage
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City:  Chester
What Type of Business is This?:  Retail
Business Website:  www.carolscreativecottage.com
What Makes This Business Special?:  When you visit Carol's Creative Cottage, each customer is treated like a friend. The owner of this store, Carol Alison, is one of the most kind, genuine, and talented people I've ever met. She already works full time at Chester Mental Health Center with my husband and she puts her heart and soul in this unique business that brings something really special to this small town in Chester, Illinois, known as the home of Popeye. In 2006, Carol started making her own jewelry at home as a hobby that she really enjoyed. She introduced her mother in law to it in 2008. They have been creating beautiful, custom and unique jewelry and many unique crafts together ever since. Over the years she started selling their jewelry as well as the crafts they were creating by word of mouth in our small town. They were so successful that they realized they needed a place of their own. Carol moved the business to a shop outside of her home, but still in her back yard.
After only a year, they again needed more space for the high demand of their quality jewelry and crafts. That is when she moved to their current retail location which has better suited them and has become a go to place for personalized jewelry, sentimental gifts for your home and loved ones, and she has the fantastic ability to take her customer's visions and bring them to life. ...
How Do You Feel When You Shop Small There?:  Shopping at Carol's Creative Cottage has the same charm of what it's like when you first meet Carol. You feel a huge sense of warmth and feeling of home. You feel inspired to be more creative in your own life and bring your own ideas to life. From the charming decor to the way she gift wraps each purchase, you feel the love she puts into this shop daily. Whether you know Carol or not, each customer leaves feeling like a friend. You can always find the perfect gift for a loved one or something that makes one feel like you are treating yourself. Her jewelry is personalized and perfect to honor a past loved one or show appreciation to someone in your life. From her matching jewelry to her charm bracelets and handmade rosaries, she offers a versatile variety. She also lets customers utilize their own creativity by picking out the beads themselves that they would love on a jewelry piece and she will create and customize the customer's vision.
What's Your Favorite Item or Service There?:  There are so many unique items in her shop that it's hard to primarily focus on one. Memory beads are definitely Carol's specialty. She creates beautiful beads with angel wings and other charms for people's loved ones. She makes memory bead rosaries and pays a lot of attention to the smallest of details. Her jewelry brings comfort to many and a smile when people need it most. Her customers never feel a pressure to buy. Carol has a very "How can I help you?" mentality and it is genuine.
How Does This Business Build Strong Relationships with Their Customers and Community?:  Living in a small town always has its pros and cons. A huge pro is that there's a true sense of unity and community that many do not feel when they live in a big city. Carol's Creative Cottage is a great symbol of that. Aside from her own creations, she also supports other local entrepreneurs by selling their creations as well. A favorite example of this in her store are homemade Dixie Grace candles from another member of our community. She also supports local artists by hanging their art and rotating the artists monthly. She also has the most giving and gracious heart. When I moved here from Saint Louis, I was then unfamiliar with the community and was building a new life for myself. The only person I knew in this town was my then boyfriend whom is now my husband. I literally had to start over. She did not know me but worked with my husband and she has been such a blessing to us both. Upon meeting her, I instantly felt welcomed and warmth. She's an excellent office buddy and coworker as well as a giver. For Christmas, she gave me her homemade facial scrub that not only is of quality but wrapped it beautifully. When my husband and I got married at the courthouse, she surprised him (us) with a Keurig which we love because she knew of my husband's love for coffee. I know when she does things for others, it's truly from her ...
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Business Name:  Skydive City
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City:  Zephyrhills
What Type of Business is This?:  Recreation & Education
Business Website:  www.SkydiveCity.com
What Makes This Business Special?:  One year prior to visiting Skydive City I had an intense dream. So, there I was... flying in the sky, building a formation with my sibling. Although we were falling, it seemed like we were flying. I remember most the way I felt. It was a feeling of utter tranquility mixed with a sense of euphoria. This was strange because in that same moment I thought I was going to hit the ground and die. Just before I hit the ground, of course, I wake up!! At the time, I was ignorant to what skydiving really was and I just thought people merely jumped from planes and that was that. I never gave it much more thought than that. I knew I would try it one day, but I never thought I would get the opportunity to actually do it.
About a year later my brother approached me about going skydiving. He said that he and a group of friends were going and they needed one more person to go so they would qualify for the group discount... and thus the adventure began.
Over the past four years my brother and I have both earned our USPA licenses and still continue in the hobby today. We did our first formation dive together a few years ago. Hindsight's 20/20 and with that said... Skydive City is the place dreams are made of.
How Do You Feel When You Shop Small There?:  Everyone is welcome to Skydive City, skydivers can live there in RV's, Campers, or even pitch a tent! The instructors at Skydive City are all professional and put safety first! I felt comfortable since my first visit... a relaxing atmosphere, with a home-like feel. Relax on one of the swinging hammocks while watching people fall from the sky during the day or enjoy the tiki bar, conveniently located on the premises, after hours. It felt like home for me since the beginning. I knew in my heart this sport was for me and I wanted to be a part of this amazing community.
Everyone living and working within the community is a skydiver, we have that bond. With Skydive City being a small business, branching off and growing more small businesses within its community, it really shows how well the company is thriving. So everything I need is generally right here, I never have to wake up and go back to "reality." Well, except when I have to go to work and everyday things that don't involve skydiving.
What's Your Favorite Item or Service There?:  My favorite service here is the Accelerated Freefall Course (AFF Program). In this course, a USPA certified AFF instructor taught me the basics of jumping from an airplane, basically everything I need to know to save my own life after exiting the aircraft. I was taught everything from the ground up, (pun intended), beginning with a six-hour ground school discussing all aspects of freefall skydiving, aircraft procedures, equipment, canopy control, and safe landing.
How Does This Business Build Strong Relationships with Their Customers and Community?:  Since I have shopped at Skydive City consistently over the last four years, I can say that they have provided an excellent tourist attraction for adrenaline junkies and spectators from the community, as well as, from around the globe. Skydive city is truly committed to building strong relationships with their customers that go above and beyond, what is typical of a small business. I have personally jumped with the general manager David TK Hayes, as many new jumpers get a chance to jump with every instructor at some point during their first course. This is just one example of how management is actively involved in and participating within the small business. Skydive City finds many ways to give back to the community, such as blood drives, annual brew fests, mud runs, and so much more. I came to Skydive City and instantly fell in love with the beautiful world of flight and the small business behind the community. Thanks to the helpful staff and management at Skydive City, I was able to achieve more in the sport than I could have ever dreamed was possible and for this I am overflowing with appreciation!!
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Business Name:  Mail and More
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City:  Palestine
What Type of Business is This?:  Retail and Service
What Makes This Business Special?:  This business is the place to go when you need to mail or ship a package, receive mail, or rent a tux.
How Do You Feel When You Shop Small There?:  The staff are friendly, and everyone feels welcome.
What's Your Favorite Item or Service There?:  This is where I get my mail.
How Does This Business Build Strong Relationships with Their Customers and Community?:  Mail and More participates in local community activities.
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Business Name:  MaxGiving LLC
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City:  boise
What Type of Business is This?:  service
Business Website:  https://www.maxgiving.com/
What Makes This Business Special?:  They help many small businesses and charities with great service and low prices for merchant processing.

They would rather help and serve rather than seek glory and prestige.
How Do You Feel When You Shop Small There?:  They are helping charities to maximize their income via low cost merchant services.
What's Your Favorite Item or Service There?:  na
How Does This Business Build Strong Relationships with Their Customers and Community?:  They are constantly helping all charities via publicity and donations. Very active with a number of different charities.

Every month they profile a non profit at their free biz luncheon that is open to all.

The owners are always helping others, via networking, publicity, fund raising and service. The owners are true servants and a wonderful blessing to the Treasure Valley and beyond.
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Business Name:  Handpicked
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City:  Charlotte
What Type of Business is This?:  JewerlyStore
What Makes This Business Special?:  This quaint shop is a delightful surprise and love the merchandise is "handpicked" and special when you are guest in the store.
How Do You Feel When You Shop Small There?:  I love the store and the employees are very helpful. When I select a gift or a piece for myself, I receive compliments.
What's Your Favorite Item or Service There?:  I love the necklaces and the monogramming is a nice touch as well.
How Does This Business Build Strong Relationships with Their Customers and Community?:  The store reachs out to their customers on a special occasion (a birthday) and love the special attention the employees give to you when you go in the store.
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Business Name:  What's Poppin Texas
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City:  Bedford
What Type of Business is This?:  Retail
Business Website:  www.WhatsPoppinTexas.com
What Makes This Business Special?:  What's Poppin Texas is a very unique store. I have never seen or heard of another like its kind. This store fills you with wonder, excitement, joy, and great tasting treats that are personalized to you. I did not realize a store could illicit such emotions from a customer, but the employees at What's Poppin Texas have something truly remarkable going on at their store. Their customers come back time and time again because I know they feel the same way I do. You are treated like a personal friend when you walk in that store, not just another number or customer. The service your receive is genuine and catered to you and what you need or want. The owner and the employees have created something special, the uniqueness in the store not only lies in its merchandise but the friendly and individualized service that is given to each customer.
How Do You Feel When You Shop Small There?:  When I walk into What's Poppin Texas the wonderful aroma of freshly popped popcorn and warm sugar fills my senses and you can not help but relax, smile, and delight in all the wonderful sights (and delicious samples) of the candy and popcorn on display. What's Poppin Texas is the best! They will give you a generous sample of anything you want to try so that you can decide on your one favorite flavor (or two or three). The service is so friendly and patient. I have three small children and literally when you walk into this candy store things can get a little over stimulating for the little ones. Every kind of novelty candy is beautifully displayed, as an adult I want it all, I mean come on, we are in a candy and popcorn store, what could be better! As a family we love going to What's Poppin Texas, especially on our Friday Family Movie night to pick up some sweet treats. It's a wonderful tradition and I know will be a fond memory for the kids, this store helps to make that magic happen.
What's Your Favorite Item or Service There?:  There is absolutely no way that I could choose just one favorite item. There are so many delicious flavors and treats too chose from. They will make any tasty popcorn flavor that you come up with which will with out a doubt satisfy your taste buds. What's Poppin Texas is so creative and talented! I really enjoy the flavors with nuts in them, however my daughter has a life-threatening tree nut allergy. I was so excited to learn that What's Poppin Texas associates are careful and take extra steps of precautions to avoid any tree nut cross-contamination. Because What's Poppin Texas goes the extra mile in safe handling their food products, I feel safe in allowing my daughter with tree nut allergies to eat their products and never worry about cross contamination. What's Poppin Texas associates are ready and willing to serve with a smile. They make great suggestions and cater to your needs, whether you are just snacking for a movie at home, throwing a baby shower, having a birthday party, or whatever the occasion they put a special touch into their products so that they are not only delightfully tasteful but absolutely amazingly crafted as gifts. What's Poppin Texas is a small business that you absolutely have to experience, their friendly service and products will keep you coming back.
How Does This Business Build Strong Relationships with Their Customers and Community?:  What's Poppin Texas builds strong relationships with their customers and community through their active involvement in civic services. What's Poppin Texas donates to local clubs and organizations such as the high school drill team and Knights of Columbus. The employees at What's Poppin Texas work with the Special Needs Club House and I have personally visited with them at the local library supporting our young readers. The associates at What's Poppin Texas have built strong relationships with the members of the community by offering their time, money, and services to the City of Bedford. I am proud to live in a community where even small businesses such as What's Poppin Texas care and do so much for the community and my family.
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Business Name:  1780 country store
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City:  Bloomingdale
What Type of Business is This?:  Covent store
What Makes This Business Special?:  The owner of this store is a very nice and sweet and smart young man who just graduated from high school in 2011. What's so sweet and memories to remember his father handed him the keys to store when he graduated told him the store is now yours congrats. This young man is a amazing guy. Very friendly to everyone and if someone comes into that store and doesn't have a dime to there name this young man doesn't care about them being broke he tells them to get anything they want. This has to be one of the best stores in Georgia
How Do You Feel When You Shop Small There?:  I feel very welcome and loved
What's Your Favorite Item or Service There?:  There pizza
How Does This Business Build Strong Relationships with Their Customers and Community?:  Yes
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Business Name:  E-Z PAY TIRE STORE
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City:  BOYNTON BEACH
What Type of Business is This?:  AUTO SERVICE
Business Website:  www.easypaytire.com
What Makes This Business Special?:  From the first step inside this establishment, you feel it's that it's easy to deal. This group of people listen to you, whether it be fixing a flat or an auto diagnosis. Doug, Mark, and Ed - they are there to get you through whatever needs to be taken care of and send you on your way!
How Do You Feel When You Shop Small There?:  E-Z Pay Tire Shop is more than just a tire shop - they will service your vehicle from bumper to bumper for all your vehicle needs. When the vehicle is ready, I know that it's ready for the road - it's been serviced properly and promptly.
What's Your Favorite Item or Service There?:  Tires, batteries - no matter what the problem they have the answers. They are more than just providing the service, they want you satisfied. That's why they go the extra mile to make sure you have the best experience for the best price. They are more than just service - they have the extra smile that goes a mile!! That's my E-Z PAY TIRE STORE!!
How Does This Business Build Strong Relationships with Their Customers and Community?:  Of course, no doubt in my mind that they are an active part of the Boynton Beach, FL. community! Outstanding members of the community, where I shop, they are supportive members of the Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce and support numerous charities in our area. They are out there to service the community and lend itself to be part of the community! E-Z PAY TIRE - the store that's got it all!!
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