EmbroidMe Unfurls 9/11 Flag for Charity

Local Business Buzz is a roundup of what's going on in Frankfort's business community. This includes store openings and closings, listings of special events and a look at upcoming sales and deals.

•  is offering a 9/11 remembrance flag in two sizes, 3 feet by 5 feet, and 2 feet by 3 feet. Fifty percent of the sales will be donated to the Twin Towers Orphan Fund, which was established for the children of those who died on Sept. 11. EmbroidMe also offers customized apparel and promotional products, some of which can be designed online by customers. In addition, the store's website offers an archived collection of up-to-date promotions and marketing newsletters under the "Case Studies" menu tab. Great for the small business owner.

• is offering select super summer deals each week on its fresh fruit creations. From a small upright arrangement of melon, oranges, strawberries, grapes and pineapple for $19 to an amazing Festival of Love arrangement featuring chocolate-dipped strawberries for $127, a variety of artfully arranged fruit (and sweet treats) at promotional prices is available through Aug. 21. Check the store website for details.

• With fall sports kicking off, wants you to know that 70 percent of its merchandise is new. Get a discount on purchases by selling back old gear first. The store's current most-wanted list includes men's and women's golf club sets, hex dumbbells, motorized fitness equipment, hockey and lacrosse gear and leather baseball and softball mitts.

Please visit the listings for Edible Arrangements, EmbroidMe and Play It Again Sports in the Patch Places directory.