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Small business is the heart of every place

Mom and Pop Shop

Did you know that you can find Ithaca Soap and Beeswax Lip Balm at independent shops that could be near you? 

Small business is what makes a town, city, or suburb interesting. These independent businesses and the people who run them, are part of your community. When you travel, the outdoor markets, art and or craft shows, festivals and the vendors are part of your vacation. Local farms and groceries are the best food supply.

Innovative neighborhood shops' owners provide access to items made by other innovative small business owners. We help each other and work together.

Our Retailer Shop Partners

we're an independent upscale bodega

Depanneur

we're an independent upscale bodega, located in Williamsburg Brooklyn with nearly fifteen years under our belt!

We offer made-to-order food and beverages with fresh, quality ingredients, as well as a grocery selection that heavily showcases other small businesses local to NewYork!

We do seasonal specials, with our current special being the Harvest Turkey Club (house made bacon jam, brie, applewood smoked turkey, grannysmith apple slices, pickled shallots,a rugula, and whole grain mustard on toasted wheat!).

Depanneur

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Cup of Joy

Family owned and operated, Cup of Joy Cafe is a historic building located in the heart of Cape Vincent, NY.

We proudly serve one of a kind house-roasted, bird friendly, organic Gato Diablo Coffee. We also offer made to order americanos, cappuccinos & lattes, add your favorite flavors and take it hot or cold.

Coffee not your thing? We have real fruit smoothies, sparkling fruit infused water, homemade flavored lemonade, and a wide variety of flavored house-brewed Iced Teas.

Our outdoor patio opens every Spring.

Inside the Cafe find our boutique featuring a unique selection of women’s clothing, accessories, jewelry & gifts. Browse our locally hand crafted section for a one of a kind shopping experience.

Cup of Joy

The Co-op is such a great embodiment of the Buffalo community

Lexington Co-op Markets

When you've been selling organic food and good-for-the-planet products since 1971, doing the right thing comes naturally.

Over the years, we've learned a few things about running a community-focused store, growing a shared economy, and supporting our local farmers, too.

Today, we’re proud to be 20,000 member-owners strong—and as committed as ever to our cooperative values.

Lexington Co-op Markets

Sustainable Farm Lodging, Weddings, Meats, Produce & More

Buckley Farm

Wm. H. Buckley Farm is committed to responsible farming to serve better health to our community.

We’re proud to not only carry on the long history of farming on our 300-acre site, but to also provide beautiful facilities for farm weddings, authentic overnight and farm lodging.

Our traditionally raised beef, pork, cage-free chicken and eggs are sold in our butcher shop and store, providing clean, healthy,  and antibiotic-free food.

Buckley Farm

We love the embrace from our community.

Simply Fair

Simply Fair has been bringing fair trade, at its finest, to you for over a decade. Simply Fair has been curating the best of the best for our customers in home décor, body care, clothing, accessories, and of course, sweet treats and beverages. 

Working with artisans from over 40 nations and in hundreds of workshops, Simply Fair is dedicated to fair and equitable trade, as well as environmental health and sustainability

All of us at Simply Fair are thrilled by the embrace and support our community has shown. We are excited to continue our mission of helping people prosper, while building a better planet through conscious consumerism.

Simply Fair