"Where flowers bloom, so does hope."
Lady Bird Johnson
Happy Spring, Everyone!
Welcome to this special edition of The Showcase, your magazine dedicated to celebrating all things LOCAL! Spring is in full swing, bringing with it Easter, Passover, Cinco de Mayo, Communions, Mother’s Day, Weddings, and Graduations—did we miss anything?! Within these pages, you’ll find businesses and professionals eager to assist with all your spring needs and celebrations.
Working on this issue has been especially rewarding, knowing that warmer days are ahead and we can finally enjoy the beauty of our community outdoors. But what makes this edition even more special is our celebration of women-owned businesses! As female business owners ourselves, we invite you to join us in recognizing the incredible women in our community who have excelled in their fields and achieved notable success. Be sure to check out our “Women in Business” column, featuring Ashley Freitas of Compass Real Estate Brokerage on page 8, and explore the Women-Owned Listings on page 14—featured in every issue. Speaking of remarkable women, this edition’s front cover artwork, “Flower Crown IV,” was painted by artist Kendall Kirk Singleton.
At The Showcase, we remain committed to championing and promoting our local community, businesses, organizations, and schools. Our “DINING, SHOPPING & SPECIAL EVENTS” section continues to grow, featuring premier LOCAL merchants dedicated to serving you. Need the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Looking for a great place to celebrate? Want to refresh your look this season? Support your LOCAL retailers, LOCAL eateries, and LOCALsalons and spas!
In this issue, we’re excited to highlight three outstanding LOCAL businesses and share their inspiring success stories—Chiropractic Center of Warren, D’Avella’s Landscaping, and Rony’s Tree Service. Plus, don’t miss our Spring Word Find Contest on page 22 for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Szechuan Delight Chinese Restaurant in New Providence! And for all the proud parents out there, check out page 13 for details on our Cutie Pie Award—we’d love for you to share your adorable baby photos with us! We’re also proud to continue our philanthropy initiative, featuring three amazing organizations in every issue.
Want to connect with us online? Visit our digital edition at www.theshowcasemagazine.net and follow us on social media to stay updated and help us promote local businesses. If you’re a business owner, consider joining our growing online Business Guide, which now features 100+ businesses—and counting! Contact us at wbpa@att.net to be included.
From Patti, the Showcase staff, and myself, we wish you and your family a bright and beautiful Spring filled with new beginnings and many blessings.
As always, we encourage you to SHOP SMART & SHOP LOCAL!
BE WELL. BE SAFE. BE KIND.
Nina & Patti
