Accent on Business 2012 explores the varied of thrift stores available in the Athens County Community. Check out our digital edition to read more.

At the cusp of a tough economic downturn, Gary Johnston, head of This N That in Nelsonville, has worked to provide top-quality goods at a reasonable price to the local market.

In Athens County, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore is going strong and quickly approaching its one-year anniversary. Located in The Plains, the ReStore is almost overflowing. One half of the store

Debbie Kirkendall of Albany was feeling a little overwhelmed when a pregnant stray cat landed on her doorstep.

Three separate locations retailing everything from lumber and appliances to clothing and books make ReUse Industries a one-stop shop on the bargain hunt. Director of operations Cathy Wilson explai

A fledgling Glouster-based thrift store, the Treasure Chest, holds not only tried-and-true bargain essentials but also some unexpected surprises behind its doors.

Goodwill Industries of Athens is known for providing quality goods at great prices, but it's providing the community with more than a good buy - it's allowing individuals with disabilities throughou

In the editorial component of our annual "Accent on Business" section this year, we chose the theme, "Thrift and ReUse Stores in Athens County." We select a different theme eve

New businesses and current businesses looking to start or expand in Athens County should take their first step by visiting the Athens County Economic Development Council in the Innovation Center on West State Street.

If you know only a little bit about the Appalachian Center for Economic Networks, commonly known as ACEnet, you may associate it mainly with the incubation of food-related businesses.

But while ACEnet's Food Ventures Center on Columbus Road which provides a shared, FDA-approved production facility used currently by 108 local food businesses is a big part of the organization, it's not all of it by any means.