Biz briefs: Cottage Grove Fashion Bug closing soon

January 15, 2012 at 2:36AM

The Fashion Bug store in the Cottage Grove Plaza will close at the end of the month, said a spokeswoman for the store's parent company, Charming Shoppes Inc.

A going-out-of-business sale is underway at the store at 8711 E. Point Douglas Road S. The company is closing under-performing stores and will also shut down an outlet in Vadnais Heights, said Ilana Bagell, manager of communications and corporate affairs.

Fashion Bug sells value-priced women's apparel in plus, misses and junior sizes, along with accessories and footwear.

Customers will be directed to stores in Apple Valley, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park and Hudson, Wis.

Charming Shoppes also operates several Lane Bryant stores in the metro area, including one in Woodbury's Tamarack Village.

STILLWATER

New business helps plan parties, eventsRobin Anthony has launched a new business, PartyOnStillwater, to help organize such events as office parties, graduation celebrations, birthday parties and weddings.

Services include everything from sending out invitations to providing decorations and coordinating meals and entertainment.

The company also will work with businesses to promote their brand through advertising. And it offers gift baskets for special occasions or to say "thank you."

To contact PartyOnStillwater, call 651-206-4882 or e-mail partyonstillwater@ comcast.net.

COTTAGE GROVE

Business women to hear from Red Ladder CEORegina Barr, founder and CEO of Red Ladder Inc., will be the featured speaker at Friday's meeting of the Women's Business Development Group.

Barr's talk, "Negotiating Successfully -- What Women Need to Know," will begin at 8 a.m. at Norris Square Presbyterian Homes, 8200 Hadley Av. S.

Networking begins at 7:45 a.m. The event is sponsored by the Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce. Guests can download a "free pass" at www.wbdgcg.com.

TIM HARLOW

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