“Success is best when it’s shared.” – Howard Schultz
Happy New Year, and here’s to celebrating 30 years! With heartfelt thanks to our loyal readers and clients, who have supported us throughout the years, we reflect on the three decades of challenges, growth, and countless success stories. We proudly begin our 30th year of publishing The Showcase Magazine, continuing our commitment to Showcasing the people, businesses, and stories that make our community thrive. Welcome to our Winter Issue of The Showcase Magazine!
Our front cover, “Sweetness & Light,” by artist Mindy Sommers, beautifully sets the tone for our anniversary year—reflecting the warmth, hope, and inspiration that have carried us through three decades and into this next chapter.
We proudly continue championing our LOCAL community, providing quality customer service while Showcasing the best of EVERYTHING LOCAL. As we celebrate 30 years of the best of our community, there’s never been a better time to support the businesses and professionals who make our area so vibrant and unique!
We encourage you to explore our popular “DINING, SHOPPING & SPECIAL EVENTS” Valentine’s Day section, featuring premier LOCAL merchants ready to serve you. Find unique gifts, celebrate the MONTH OF LOVE and book salon or spa appointments. From SUPER BOWL plans to home, health, and beauty needs, your LOCAL small businesses have you covered!
The Showcase is designed to give LOCAL merchants an affordable way to reach their ideal customers through both print and digital ads. Thanks to your support, our business community continues to thrive—and as we celebrate 30 years of Showcasing the best of our LOCAL businesses, we’re more committed than ever to helping them succeed.
We’re thrilled to showcase four LOCAL businesses in this issue and share their inspiring success stories: A&G Italian Fine Foods, Morris Animal Inn, Venus Jewelers, and—be sure to read this issue’s Women in Business feature, Showcasing Jennifer D’Avella of Sun Spray of NJ.
Don’t miss our interactive features, including the Winter Word Find contest on page 18 for a chance to win a $25 gift card from Uproot Restaurant in Warren, and details for the Cutie Pie Award on page 7—so please share your adorable baby pics with us!
Explore our digital edition online at www.theshowcasemagazine.net! Give us a like and a follow to stay engaged and enjoy our vibrant social media content. Our platforms help boost advertiser visibility and showcase their products to a wider audience. If you’re a LOCAL business owner, join our growing ONLINE Business Guide by reaching out to us at wbpa@att.net. Our guide already features 100+ businesses, with new additions in every issue!
As we head into 2026, we are grateful to be celebrating 30 years of Showcasing the best of LOCAL. For us, it's not just a business; it's a 30-year love story with our clients and community. 30 Years Strong — Thank You for Being Part of Our Story!
Patti, the Showcase staff, and I wish you and your families Blessings, Peace, Health, and Happiness in 2026.
As always, we encourage you to SHOP SMART AND SHOP LOCAL!
BE WELL. BE SAFE. BE KIND.
Nina & Patti
