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BUSINESS PEOPLE meet: USA boutiques home grown: Ava and Richard Naft own USA Boutiques. Ava is holding a cutting board. At right are patriotic playing cards, DVD greeting cards and local artwork. photos by steve marcus shopping made in the usa made easy Name of business: USA Boutiques Address: 9500 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 110, Las Vegas Phone: 860-2795 Email: Ava@USABoutiques.com Website: www.USABoutiques.com Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day gifts. Owned by: Ava and Richard Naft In business since: March 12 What is the best part about doing business in Las Vegas? The people. Southern Nevada has some of the most eclectic, interesting and kind people in the world. We love having them as neighbors, friends, and now, customers. Describe your business. We operate a brick-and-mortar retail store that exclusively carries made-inAmerica products. Our boutique currently features products from 38 states, with more to come. USA Boutiques carries an eclectic assortment of items including toys, belts, purses and wallets, flip flops, greeting cards, clothing for children and adults, vases, dinnerware, candles and more. Who are your customers? We offer something for everyone. What is the hardest part about doing business in Las Vegas? We have been impressed with the ease of doing business in Southern Nevada, thanks to the talented individuals at the city and county level. What is your business philosophy? We believe that only through buying American will Americans get back to work. Each of our products supports jobs right here in the United States, and we think that is a great thing. We are investing in America's future by offering customers an unparalleled opportunity to shop American made. What's the most important part of your job? Searching out American-made products that will appeal to Southern Nevadans. We continually strive to find the best made-in-the-USA garments and What obstacles has your business overcome? Searching out products that are built, designed and manufactured in the United States. What have you learned from the recession? You must have the ability to re-brand and re-purpose during difficult times. "We are investing in America's future by offering customers an unparalleled opportunity to shop American made." | 1 APRIL 2013 20130401_VI05_F.indd 5 | 5 3/28/13 2:51:41 PM