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The tug-of-war between small business and big business is often thought of in terms of tiny neighborhood shops versus big box stores, or, in more recent years, tiny shops versus behemoth ...

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Two great annual Occoquan charitable traditions kicked off last week -- the Tree of Hope campaign and the Untrim-A-Tree program. To participate in the Tree of Hope campaign, visit Of...

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At Details of Occoquan, owner Cathy Campbell believes that the quality of customer service is what sets the small store apart from the mall or big box stores, drawing customers on Small B...

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The seasonal flags often draw customers into Willow Street Decor in Occoquan, but the home decor, vintage furniture, and accessories make them take a second look. The shop always see...

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You're in the kitchen whipping up everyone's favorite side dish and ... Oh no!  If you forgot that one make-or-break ingredient when you went food shopping earlier this week, there's...

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Old Navy is open at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center. The clothing retailer opened just a week before Black Friday.  The store is only one of many businesses to open at the develop...

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For Polka Dot Divas, Small Business Saturday is only one of many days on which their local regulars support the small store.  "We have a lot of locals here that support us, and that'...

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Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses that their community thrives on. American Expre...