Fresh Prints of CT provides artisan crafted gifts and posters to gift shops around the country and internationally. Berk and Katie research current trends and discover artisans who excel at their craft. They find joy in providing customers access to arts and ideas that aren’t necessarily mainstream. In turn, this creates an environment for customers…

Mary has been in the retail environment for 23 years, both owning her own business and as a Regional Director handling a multi-store chain. During that time, she always wished there was someone to turn to who really understood retail. Someone who could brainstorm ideas, talk through problems and strategize concepts. Friends and family were…

Madalyn is very passionate about one thing: helping her clients generate a massive buzz on social media. She does this by developing and teaching strategies that work. Her motto is “Work Smarter Not Harder.” Madalyn honed in on Twitter several years ago when she discovered that so many don’t understand how to use it. It’s…

Jayne’s background includes over 25 years in advertising media. She began working for advertising agencies, then moved into print and digital advertising sales for national magazines including Reader’s Digest, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s Bazaar and Bon Appetit. The work life was intense and called for frequent travel. After having been in NYC on 9/11 and then facing…

Baking has always been her family’s past-time, and as a child, she often watched and baked right beside her Grandmother and Great-Aunts. Royalty Cookies was inspired by her grandmother’s recipe and has been enjoyed for more than forty years by family members, neighbors and friends. Royalty Cookies, Inc. was created in January of 2010 as a…