Local Means More is Valley’s way of shining a light on the unique stories of local businesses and highlighting how their presence in the community matters.

   

We’re proud to partner with these impactful local businesses.



   
Sloan’s Ice Cream
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Sloan’s Ice Cream

Sloan’s Ice Cream opened in 1999 by Sloan Kamenstein and now has nine locations throughout the U.S and has been a staple in Palm Beach county ever since. They employ over 60 people & manufacture all their ice cream right in Palm Beach County. They've been awarded "Best Ice Cream in Palm Beach County" several times and are grateful for such a supportive community.

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Mango Optic

Mango Optic, based in Boca Raton, Florida, offers comprehensive tele-optometry eye exams, premium eyewear from iconic brands, contact lenses, and eyewear accessories. Owners Gisele & Jaime Crespo have a simple passion — to help people see, look, and feel their best, while increasing access to high-quality vision care.

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Mimi's Cookiez

One bite of Mimi's Cookiez is all it takes to experience the uniquely inspired flavors baked into each cookie. Mimi's Cookiez is on a mission to show Florida (and the world!) that a single bite of one delicious cookie can help melt away your stress.

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Sweet Love New Jersey
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Sweetlove NJ

Sweetlove NJ is a mobile party entertainment company serving NY, NJ, and CT that was born during the pandemic in an effort to bring all kinds of sweetness to your parties. Their custom treat bar carts are curated for personal and corporate parties and can be anything from a flower bar to a donut bar. Wow your guests with something beautiful and sweet.

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Paradise Flowers

Paradise Flowers Distribution grows and distributes fresh cut flowers in the tri-state area to events, floral shops, supermarkets, and other wholesalers. They use electric vans to as part of the zero emission NJ Program to help create a strong, sustainable community while creating more jobs and opportunities in local neighborhoods. 

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Michael's Jewelry Designs

Family-owned and operated Michaels Jewelry Designs is the crown jewel of Rockville Centre, NY, providing customers with a luxury shopping experience and expertise in fine jewelry. For more than 16 years, the store has been a staple within its community, offering constant support to local charities and nonprofits.

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Seventh Avenue Apothecary's

Elevate any space with Seventh Avenue Apothecary's line of high-quality, American-made home fragrance products including 100% soy wax candles, room sprays, and diffuser oils. The Tampa-based business is women-and family-owned and has become a customer favorite in its community.

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Señor Sangria

Started off as a way to share their love for entertaining family & friends. Señor Sangria originated as a homemade recipe that was served at parties and blossomed into a hit that everyone wanted to share. With two sangria styles, both red and white wine lovers will find something they enjoy. Being a local business means they get to inspire and excite other entrepreneurs to follow their dreams as well.

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The Petcare Market

The Petcare Market provides responsible pet products for the responsible pet owner, along with professional grooming services and self-wash stations available for all pet owners to use. The Petcare Market puts furry friends first by hosting monthly adoption events and supporting local rescues through community events.

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Taste

Taste is a restaurant and wine bar where community comes together to socialize, enjoy good food, and sip delicious wine. Taste sources their food and beverages from other local business, which allows them to directly support their neighbors. Community is at the cornerstone of their business philosophy.

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Swine & Sons

Swine & Sons is a Michelin-recognized, award-winning counter service restaurant and caterer in Winter Park, FL from owners Alexia & Rhys. A local staple with national recognition, Swine & Sons is serving up smiles as their secret sauce.

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Pinho's Bakery

Family-owned Pinho’s Bakery brings the spirit of old-world baking to life in Roselle, NJ through its authentic Portuguese baked goods. As a second-generation bakery & deli, hard work, love, and family have always been a part of Pinho’s daily recipe – and these values have guided their longtime support of the Roselle community.

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Rescue Active & Leisurewear

Two Colombian entrepreneurs, Viviana and Paula, launched Rescue Active Leisurewear to prove that comfort and style don't have to be at the expense of the environment, animal welfare, or labor exploitation. Rescue also donates a percentage of the profits to support animal and environmental causes.

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Glim & Glow

If scent is tied to memory, you can make this holiday season the most memorable yet with eco-friendly fragrances from Glim & Glow, a New Jersey-based home goods brand. This female-owned small business also gives back to the community by creating a new candle each month and donating a portion of the proceeds to a local non-profit.

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Bella Vino Wine & Cheese Market

Bella Vino Wine & Cheese Market in Bellair Bluffs, FL has your holiday parties covered with fine wines, cheeses, meats, pies, gift baskets, and more! Valley loves being their business partner – and not just for the delicious treats.

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Blue Mountain Coffee House

Blue Mountain Coffee House brings the "world's best" coffee to West Palm Beach, FL, exclusively serving 100% Blue Mountain Coffee that’s harvested in the highest peaks of Blue Mountain, Jamaica and from founder Allison Boettcher’s Jamaican family estate. BMCH has become a hub for coffee lovers and community members.

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Cavany Foods

The holidays are all about delicious food, and Cavany Food of Jersey City, NJ delivers – literally! Valley is proud to work with this gastronomic company specializing in fresh, organic food delivery for every taste imaginable.

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