In our latest installment of Military Spouse Small Business, meet Jim Barner, owner of Docs Shoppe! Jim is a submarine veteran and owned a trophy shop with his wife for over 20 years. Since he has semi-retired, Jim launched Docs Shoppe on Etsy. Learn more about his story and business below: Name: Jim Barner Hometown: [...]
In our latest installment of Military Spouse Small Business, meet Sara Knighton, owner of Maidens of the Pacific! As both a United States Coast Guard veteran and military spouse herself, Sara is an artist and maker living in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. Learn more about her story below: Name: Sara Knighton Hometown: Wasilla, AlaskaBranch of Military: [...]
In our latest installment of Military Spouse Small Business, meet Victoria Estrada, owner of Kitsap Peninsula Private Car Service! She runs and operates her private, door-to-door car service from the Kitsap Peninsula to SeaTac Airport and Seattle Cruise Terminals. Read on to learn more about Victoria and how she got started. Name: Victoria Estrada Hometown: [...]
In our latest installment of Military Spouse Small Business, meet Jessica Benard, owner of J2M2 Designs. What started off as a pandemic hobby for her and her husband, their business flourished into rings, laser-engraved military pens, and various 3D printed items. Read on to learn more! Name: Jessica Benard Hometown: Wheatland, Wyoming Branch of Military: [...]
In our latest installment of military small businesses, check out Prestige World Wood! Read on to meet the woodworking, father and son-in-law (and veteran) duo, Matt and Jack. Their unique gifts and engravings make for perfect holiday gifts. Names: Matt Schweers and Jack Kauffman Hometown: Heyworth, IL and Chenoa, IL Branch of Military: Navy (Matt) [...]
In our latest installment of "Military Small Business," meet Victoria and Maddie behind The Sisterly Shop! As self-described "Navy Brats," learn more about how these sisters took inspiration from their military upbringing and translated it into a fun business! Name: Victoria Sisco & Maddie SiscoHometown: Charlotte, NC and Fort Campbell, KY Branch of Military: NavyCurrent [...]
With the holidays approaching, it’s time to start thinking about gift giving. Charleston’s small businesses make it easy to ensure you’ve got everything on your list for family and friends. What a better way to support local than checking out the Charleston’s premier small businesses that will surely have something for everybody on your list! [...]
In our latest installment of "Sub Spouse Small Business," check out Brick Ally! Tucked away on Bay Street in downtown Port Orchard, WA, Brick Ally has become a destination for LEGO lovers in the Pacific Northwest. What's even sweeter is the story behind the owner, Ally, and how her love of LEGOs brought her together [...]
In our latest edition of Military Spouse Small Business, meet Vanessa, the owner and baker behind Little Book Bakes! This Groton-based submarine spouse took her passionate hobby of baking for family and friends and turned it into a thriving business. To learn more, read on! Name: Vanessa Spinaio Hometown: San Gabriel, CA Branch of Military: [...]
