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SUCCESS STORIES
"We like to champion the city. It’s a city that’s on the rise as we all know and...we want to be one of the standard bearers of that growing tide."Aaron Pierce &
Craig Arthur Von Schroeder
Owners and Designers, Commonwealth Proper
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Jonathan Adler Potter and Designer, Jonathan Adler With a huge affection for the place he proudly calls his hometown, Jonathan had always wanted to open a store in the Philadelphia area. Now, with a location in historic Old City that offers everything for the home from pottery to furniture to pillows, he's discovering that the city he loves is loving him back. |
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James McManaman and David White Co-Owners, Absolute Abstract – The Art of Frameless Art "go to" place for affordable decorative art, while providing a venue for up-and-coming artists to showcase their work in an approachable, relaxed setting. |
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Valerie Safran and Marcie Turney Co-Owners and Chef, Open House, Lolita, Grocery, Bindi & Verde This dynamic retail duo is making the most of Midtown Village with a home accessories shop, a contemporary Mexican restaurant, a café and gourmet market, an Indian byob, and a home and garden shop. Watch for their sixth venture, a Mediterranean restaurant concept, in fall 2009. |
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Ed Goldberg Senior Vice President of Government and Consumer Affairs & Diversity Vendor Development, Macy's In 2006, Macy's opened its Philadelphia flagship store in one of America's original homes of retail, the historic John Wanamaker building. Within two years, their offerings had expanded to include a Home Store and FAO Schwartz toy store. |
