Stites Grocery has been a staple in the Lima community for decades, offering discounted groceries while building a reputation for family values, faith and customer service.
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It all began in 1888, when Alexander Beckman opened a store in downtown Ottawa.
Since 2006, CC Propane has served customers across Wapakoneta and the surrounding area, selling and delivering propane for homes, farms and local businesses.
The Walter C. Potts Entrepreneur Center celebrated 20 years of helping small businesses grow in Lima with its annual meeting. Leaders and participants highlighted its role in workforce development and supporting future entrepreneurs.
A new community event, 419 Day, will bring live entertainment, vendors and artists to downtown Lima this Sunday. Organizers hope the event encourages residents to support local talent while enjoying time in the city’s core.
Two new restaurants are in the works in Wapakoneta.
Consumer spending for Valentine’s Day is expected to reach a record $29 billion this year.
Some last-minute holiday shoppers stopped by Lima’s Central District on Christmas Eve.
The weekend after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest shopping times of the year, and local small businesses are hoping residents will think of them this holiday season and beyond.
Lima businesswoman Megan Horton is continuing her efforts to support local entrepreneurs through her “Mega” pop-up events. With the arrival of fall, Horton is featuring a group of Lima designers in a seasonal fashion show. She says it’s important to support local artists and experience their unique flair for fashion.