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OLE RIVER FABRICS
1204 E. Pass Rd., Gulfport 228.896.9498 oleriverfabrics.com
My business: Ole River Fabrics is a retail store that sells home decorating fabrics, including upholstery, drapery, bedding, and outdoor fabrics, such as Sunbrella. Sunbrella is used for indoor upholstery and window treatments as well as outdoor applications, such as furniture, boats, campers, etc. We design, fabricate and can have the product installed for you.
Many of you know my side-kick, Anthony (Tony) Whaley and know that he is a very talented individual. We are capable of measuring for your job, designing something for you, and seeing it through to completion.
Linsey O’Keefe
NEZATY’S CAFE
360 Courthouse Rd. Suite C, Gulfport
228.897.1139 www.nezatys.com
Nezaty’s Cafe is now under new ownership! Linsey O’Keefe, daughter-in-law
of previous owner Joanne O’Keefe, is excited to keep the business in the family. Nezaty’s serves up fresh brewed coffee along with hand-made sandwiches, salads, and desserts, all made in-house daily. The cafe also offers catering and delivery options in order to address the needs of its patrons.
Beth Swigris
SEAGRAPES WINE CAFÉ
2419 14th St., Gulfport 228.867.2010 www.seagrapeswinecafe.com
Owning a business is the American dream for many, and with this dream come challenges faced by both men and women: the business plan, the research, the location, the nancing, and the fortitude to stay consistent with the products and services. But as women, we often face additional challenges. Being recognized. Being seen. Being heard. Being called by our names and not “honey” or “babe.” These are endearments reserved for our signi cant others and those we truly hold dear.
Every 50 years or so, it seems women have to speak out. The Bronte sisters of the 1800s. Alice Paul and the suffragette movement of the ‘20s. Gloria Steinem in the ‘70s. The millennials and the Take Back the Night movement of now. Calling women by their given names in both social and business environments can help to change this trend. Women have names – mine is Beth.
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