Choosing small business-made gifts isn’t just about the product—it’s about the story behind it. Every item supports a dream, a family, and a local community. Your purchase? It matters more than you know. giftoasis.com/blog/thoughtfu…
The 2024 White House Christmas Tree comes from North Carolina. Grown by Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm in Newland, NC, this Fraser Fir marks the 16th time a North Carolina tree has been chosen—more than any other state, according to CNN.
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#MadeInNC
These vibrant, handcrafted glass art pieces are sure to bring smiles. Perfect for adding a splash of personality to your home or giving as a colorful gift.
Made by Janet Place Glass Designs in Pittsboro, NC.
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#MadeInNC #NCArtisan #shopsmall
ALT Colorful handcrafted glass art displayed on a table at an artisan market in NC. Made by made by Janet Place Designs.
My wife and I visited Joe Sink Pottery. It was great to see his workspace and his beautiful handmade dinnerware. Amazing what NC small businesses are making.
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#MadeInNC #HillsboroughNC #ShopNC
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Welcome to Star, a tiny North Carolina town that has attracted artisans from as far away as Japan and Estonia. Why? You might ask. I wondered too. So, I got in my car and went for a visit.
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#NCEconomicDevelopment #NCClay #NCGlassBlowing
***Happy Small Business Week***
Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed this week
NC Small Business Week.
According to the SBA, there were 994,500 small businesses in NC in 2022, accounting for more than 99% of NC state's businesses.
#NCFunFact #NCSmallBiz @NCCommerce @SBA_NC
Seagrove NC is the pottery capital of the USA. There are more than 100 ceramic artists in a 20-mile radius. The spring studio tour is going on this weekend. Come enjoy the fun.
#NCPottery #NCArtisans #ExploreNC
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Through their production of NC Pottery clay from indigenous clays, STARworks has accomplished an impressive feat of economic development. They have revived a former North Carolina mill, bringing new life to the area.
#NCEconomicDevelopment #SmallBusiness #NCPottery
Wood kiln firing, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, and glass blowing demonstrations. #FIREFEST is two days of great #artisan fun in Montgomery County, NC. Mar 31 & April 1.
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#NCArtisans #glassblowing #blacksmithing #ceramics
Upcoming virtual craft fair is a great source of gifts
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#uniqueGifts
Since the marketplace is prelaunch, most of our current tweeting is via @ronclabo and @dotnetcore.
Still working hard on the GiftOasis platform. We're making great headway. #entrepreneurship