Two downtown Sioux Falls retailers are recipients of small-business grants to help grow their stores.
Terra Shepherd Boutique & Apothecary, a sustainable lifestyle boutique and zero-waste refillery, and Say Anything Jewelry, known for creating keepsakes featuring loved ones’ handwriting, fingerprints, pet keepsakes and personalized and permanent jewelry, have been selected as recipients of the Backing Small Businesses Enhancement Grant from American Express and Main Street America.
The grant recognizes small businesses that demonstrate resilience, strong local impact and a compelling vision for the future.
The grant will provide Terra Shepherd Boutique at 218 S. Phillips Ave. with $10,000 in funding to expand the product selection in its zero-waste refillery.
“Our bulk-refill products have become everyday essentials for so many of our customers,” owner Sara Jamison said. “It’s such an easy way to decrease plastic waste while saving money on high-quality, nontoxic products. I am thrilled for this opportunity to almost double the number of offerings in our bulk-refill assortment.”
Jamison expects the expanded assortment to be available beginning April 1…