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OUR VIEW FROM THE MARKET HOUSE Shopping and Selling Easy as 1 2 3 by JEFF CASHWELL and downtown continue to grow and prosper. With events like Fayetteville Downtown Fayetteville is filled with dynamic establishments run by After 5 and 4th Friday, there are plenty of opportunities passionate risk-takers who are devoted to the community. for both shoppers and businesses to make connections. Our View from the Market House showcases the Powell feels that she has a lot of great support in businesses and entrepreneurs that make downtown shine. the downtown area from local alliances and other The Shops at 123 Hay Street boasts a wide variety of businesses. She believes it's a collaborative effort to goods ranging from décor and furniture to kids' toys and bring consumers to the area and local businesses thrive baby goods. The consignment store helps vendors set off the success of one another. up individualized spaces inside to sell unique products Consignment stores especially rely on a close without the hassle of owning a business themselves. The relationship with the vendors they support, this is Shops at 123 Hay Street is the perfect complement to something Powell is proud of with her own business. anyone's shopping experience in Downtown Fayetteville. The advantage of consignment is the variety of goods Joy Powell, owner of the store, has maintained the made available to consumers. The Shops at 123 Hay business for two years now. Despite the difficulties that Street has one of largest collections of items in the come with owning a retail shop, Powell continues to downtown area. From the wild to the tame, there's make great strides in growing her business and focusing something for everyone. on the consumer. "A celebration of the home, The Shops at 123 The store's original location across the street was Hay Street is a place for the quality and style relocated after Powell saw an opportunity to buy its conscious consumer, providing unique, one of a kind current location. "There's a lot more room, it doubled the merchandise," Powell wrote on her Facebook page, "You size," she said. "I've been very pleased." Powell has taken never know what kind of treasures you will find, our full advantage of the new space by allowing more vendors inventory changes often." to utilize her service. This allows Shops at 123 Hay Joy Powell, owner of Shops at 123 Hay Street. Businesses like The Shops at 123 Hay Street create Street to carry many products shoppers would otherwise the ideal medium between vendors and be unable to find elsewhere. consumers. Entrepreneurs like Powell are What lured Powell to her store's current location the driving force in small businesses in downtown. Whether a was the constant activity seen in the downtown area. Festivals, parades consumer or a small shop owner, her business has a space, or and celebrations splash the calendar with events for the entire family. "We a product, just for you. participate in 4th Friday and we've always loved downtown," Powell said. JEFF CASHWELL, Intern. COMMENTS? "Anytime we get a large crowd (from events) it helps business." Editor@upandcomingweekly.com. Despite the festivities, Powell is looking forward to watching her business Simply Divine... Life IS Good with LASIK! First, it is "Wow, I love my LASIK." Then, LASIK is the simple relaxation of living with crisp, clear vision 24/7.1 Cape Fear Eye Associates will help you find out if you are a candidate for this lifeenhancing procedure. Cape Fear Eye Associates is a leader in laser vision correction. And, now it is a great time to consider LASIK . with our Special Summer Pricing offer. Your initial LASIK Consultation is FREE! Call Today! 910.672.5017 Call Today! 910.484.2284 ext. 273 Summer Pricing $500 Off LASIK Flexible Payment Options to Fit Every Budget 1 >H`UL 9PNNPUZ 6+ 4+ : :JV[[ :[HWSL[VU 4+ :OLLS ) 7H[LS 4+ 4L[YV 4LKPJHS +Y -H`L[[L]PSSL www.CapeFearEye.com 1 This procedure may not be suitable for all patients. Individual results may vary and are not guaranteed. 2 Bilateral Custom LASIK procedures. Limited time offer. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM JUNE 19-25, 2013 UCW 17