Businesses

November 26, 1954

Main Street Changes

Vineyard Gazette
Vincent’s Paper Store in Vineyard Haven, for generations a landmark at the corner of Main and Center streets, is about to be moved to the Call Block, so called, the location of the summer shop know
Tisbury History
Businesses
Vineyard Haven businesses
December 18, 1981

Merchants and Churches Work Together On a Christmas Program for Edgartown

Holly Higinbotham
One shopkeeper says she senses more enthusiasm and gaiety among shoppers, and a local innkeeper appreciates the way people don’t seem to be rushing through the holidays.
Christmas in Edgartown
Christmas
Businesses
Edgartown Board of Trade
March 9, 2017

Cronig's Celebrates 100 Years of Feeding the Vineyard Community

Louisa Hufstader
When Sam Cronig and his three brothers opened their Vineyard Haven market in March 1917, the world was still at war in Europe.
Cronigs Market Celebrates 100 Years
Cronigs Market
Businesses
Tisbury History
July 1, 2021

Main Streets Are Buzzing As Businesses Bounce Back

Aliyah Walker, Kate Dario
A year after the pandemic shuttered downtowns, causing ripples of worry about possible lasting impacts on the Island economy, business is bouncing back.
Businesses

2018

March 15, 2018

H2-B Visa Changes Lead to Summer Labor Shortage

Holly Pretsky
Businesses
H2B Visas
Several Island hotels are facing a labor shortage this summer due to changes in how seasonal work visas are distributed.
February 7, 2018

Back Door Donuts Sold to Boston Businessmen

Sara Brown
Restaurants
Businesses
Back Door Donuts
Three Boston businessmen are the new owners of Back Door Donuts. Janice Casey, who has owned the business for 17 years with her partner Rita Brown, confirmed the sale Wednesday.
February 5, 2018

Female Mechanics Rock; Female Auto Shop Owners Rule

Steve Myrick
Businesses
After working for years as a mechanic for McIntosh Motors, Andrea Campbell has stepped into an ownership role. Her new business is Andrea’s Auto.
January 29, 2018

Shiretown Meats Goes Up for Sale

Steve Myrick
Businesses

Shiretown Meats, the popular, long-established butcher shop in Edgartown, is listed for sale with an Island real estate agency.

2017

December 7, 2017

Murdick's Fudge, Where the Holiday Sweet Tooth Reigns

Bill Eville
Murdick's Fudge
Businesses
Fudge may seem synonymous with summer but the holiday rush is heavy too at Murdick's Fudge. On a recent afternoon, Double Chocolate had the lead for a brief moment but S’mores soon beat it out for number one.
October 13, 2017

Art of Listening Is Key Component to Making Lasting Jewelry

Heather Hamacek
Businesses
Jewelry
Artists
For Richard Hamilton, the process of creating jewelry starts with listening to his customers' stories. At age 67, he mostly works on commissions now, but his work is also featured on the Island at Claudia Jewelry and Driftwood.

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