Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Highlighting a local business every week.
Welcome to our weekly Business of the Week feature, where we highlight a business in town. All businesses we highlight are listed in our business directory. This week's spotlight is on Ralph Jordan's Gifts. Ralph Jordan's Gifts, which is conveniently located on Route 2A in Acton and easily accesible from Route 2 and the center of Acton, recently celebrated its 40th year in the same location.. Ralph Jordan's is currently one of the largest gift stores in the area. Ralph Jordan's offers an extensive selection of general gifts (candles, frames, toys), home décor items (tabletop, glassware, pottery, clocks), holiday items and collectibles. Ralph Jordan's has perfect gifts for every occasion, and the store also specializes in expert gift …
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Ralph Jordan's Gifts
254 Great Rd, Acton, MA
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769812
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Saturday, November 24, 2012
Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday.
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 Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in Acton. Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally owned stores to help boost the economy and their communities. Here are some businesses in Acton participating: Click here to find …
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Highlighting a local business every week.
Welcome to our weekly Business of the Week feature, where we highlight a business in town. All businesses we highlight are listed in our business directory. This week's spotlight is on ActonStore.com. ActonStore.com offers customers the ability to order a variety of food and health and beauty products and household staples online and then pick them up at the Yours Naturally store located in the Workers Credit Union building complex. It offers a 90-day quality replacement guarantee on all purchases and a 30-day no-hassle money-back return policy for all items. The status of current orders is updated via email, and orders are typically prepared for pick-up within three to four business days. Customers can easily reorder previously purchased …
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ActonStore.com
452 Great Rd, Acton, MA
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2278675
/locations/8152482
Monday, November 19, 2012
After rating it, give it a review.
Welcome to Rate this Business, a weekly feature on Acton Patch where we ask you to rate and review a local business. This week we've chosen Colonial Valet Dry Cleaners. Simply click on the link to add your own rating and a review. Colonial Valet is a professional dry cleaner located at Gould's Plaza on Route 2A (Great Road) in Acton. Serving customers for over 30 years, Colonial Valet provides dry cleaning, washing, ironing and leather cleaning, plus pick-up and delivery. Colonial Valet also offers tailoring and alterations. To learn more about this local business, rate it and review it, click here. Let the owner and your neighbors know what you think. Interested in having your business featured on Patch? Be sure and claim your directory …
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Colonial Valet Dry Cleaners
252 Great Rd, Acton, MA
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769955
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Highlighting a local business every week.
Welcome to our weekly Business of the Week feature, where we highlight a business in town. All businesses we highlight are listed in our business directory. This week's spotlight is on Tables to Teapots. This is a home furnishing shop. It not only sells new and used home furnishings but will also sell your stuff for you or buy it from you. For up-to-the-minute updates on this story and more, follow Acton Patch on Facebook, Twitter, or sign up for our email newsletter. Is your business listed on Acton Patch? If so, did you know you can claim that listing? It's free to do and we have a great video that explains the process. Want to be considered for our Business of the Week series? Simply claim your directory listing or send a note to …
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Tables to Teapots
240 Arlington St, Acton, MA
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770225
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Blue laws prohibit retailers from opening before midnight on Black Friday.
Black Friday is starting earlier than ever, as some national retailers have announced they will open the night of Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 22. However, here in Massachusetts, state blue laws prohibit stores from opening until midnight, according to an article in the Boston Globe. Current blue laws prohibit retailers in the state from opening on Thanksgiving, thus preventing them from getting an early start on Black Friday sales, according to the Globe article. Some exceptions are restaurants, health care facilities and gas stations. The laws, instituted in the 17th century, are intended to make sure holidays are properly observed, according to the Boston Globe. Are Massachusetts' blue laws outdated? Should they be eliminated? Tell …
Monday, November 12, 2012
After rating it, give it a review.
Welcome to Rate this Business, a new weekly feature on Acton Patch where we ask you to rate and review a local business. This week we've chosen Personal Triumph Fitness & Wellness. Simply click on the link to add your own rating and a review. Located in the Quail Ridge Country Club, Personal Triumph Fitness & Wellness is an exercise and fitness facility that overlooks a swimming pool and a golf course. Services provided include small group and private personal training, exercise courses, recreational and competitive martial arts training, corporate wellness, group wellness coaching and weight loss support from home via web or phone, and mental and physical athletic conditioning. Specific classes currently available include Body Blast, …
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Highlighting a local business every week.
Welcome to our weekly Business of the Week feature, where we highlight a business in town. All businesses we highlight are listed in our business directory. This week's spotlight is on Teamworks Acton. Athletes can play soccer or field hockey indoors and year-round at the spacious facility. Recreational and competitive leagues are organized for kids and adults. The space is also used for many other activities, including birthday parties, corporate team-building exercises, flag football, youth clinics and summer camps. Schedules are available on the facility's website. For up-to-the-minute updates on this story and more, follow Acton Patch on Facebook, Twitter, or sign up for our email newsletter. Is your business listed on Acton Patch? If …
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Teamworks Acton
30 Great Rd, Acton, MA
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769686
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Paul Turner
9:21 am on Thursday, November 29, 2012
I've always enjoyed going there. It seems I can always come up with a gift from their variety. And I must say, the guft-wrapping helps! more ›