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Jenny’s Corner gift shop in Scranton holds grand opening on Dec. 15

Jenny’s Corner gift shop in Scranton holds grand opening on Dec. 15
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From a press release:

The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center has announced the grand opening of a new small business, Jenny’s Corner, a gift shop specializing in home decor, handmade items, clothing, bags, furniture, vintage finds, and much more.

Jenny’s Corner will be featuring local Scranton artists. “The goal is to pay it forward to the community. Please, come in and find something that will make your home and your heart smile or even a hug!” said owner Jennifer Derr.

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at Jenny’s Corner (1305 Luzerne St., Scranton) on Friday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. Store hours on Saturday will be 4 p.m.-8 p.m. for those looking for last-minute Christmas gifts.

For more information, call Derr at 570-800-8253 or contact Scranton SBDC Special Projects Coordinator Francene Dudziec at francene.dudziec@scranton.edu.

From helping aspiring entrepreneurs turn ideas into businesses to helping small firms expand to providing the information every business person needs to make critical decisions, the University of Scranton SBDC is the resource entrepreneurs in all industry sectors can turn to for help – help that can make the difference between success and failure.

With a service area that includes Bradford, Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne, and Wyoming counties, the center provides educational programs and no cost, confidential consulting services to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a small business.

Located at 600 Linden Street in downtown Scranton, the SBDC is in close proximity to downtown businesses and easily accessible to clients. Thanks to other economic development agencies that serve as outreach partners, the SBDC also has access to convenient meeting locations throughout its eight-county service area.

The University of Scranton has hosted the SBDC since 1980, providing outstanding resources, support, and funding. Funding support and resources are also provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance and through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The University of Scranton SBDC is nationally accredited by America’s SBDC.