Local love: GVLtoday’s growing guide to reader-recommended small businesses

Help us create a growing guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local makers, restaurants, and professionals, and sharing this page with a friend.

The Cook's Station | Photo by GVLtoday Team

Shop, dine, and learn local. | Photo by GVLtoday

Greenvillians are so good at supporting local that WalletHub named our city one of the best in the US to start a business last year.

In honor of our many movers and shakers, we’re asking readers to nominate small businesses they love so we can share them with the whole audience.

We’ll be here to share a new batch of small businesses every month, so bookmark this page to come back for more, especially if you’ve enjoyed our Small Business Week and Today’s Best coverage.

Editor Danielle’s Picks

The Cook’s Station | Retail
Family-owned and operated for over 30 years, I love how this business is a one-stop shop for kitchen goods. Plus, sip a glass of wine while you shop and grab a bite to eat in the cafe. The fan-favorite cooking classes are also a hit for this destination, but they sell out, so sign up early.

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