4 DECEMBER 2025 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT A Unique, One-Stop Shop Meinecke and her two partners opened B&B Marketplace in March 2024 at 106 East Main Street in Panora. The building had previously been home to Quinnebago Outdoors and Ben’s Five and Dime. (It’s also just a few doors down from Panora Fiber, making it a handy spot for our team to stop by and enjoy.) “The community has been very supportive since B&B Marketplace opened, and we couldn’t be happier,” said Meinecke. B&B Marketplace is a unique, one-stop shop. It combines the feel of a small town shopping experience with a surprisingly big variety of products to explore. Highlights include: • Trendy women’s and children’s clothing • Affordable fashion accessories • Unique gift items • Locally crafted artisan goods • Carefully curated home decor displays • Fresh floral counter for made-to-order arrangements and cash-and-carry bouquets • Seasonal decorating items Quality comes first with every itemMeinecke selects for B&B Marketplace. She looks for items crafted with care and precision that feature superior materials and intricate designs. This makes the store a favorite of customers wanting to treat themselves to something stylish or find the perfect gift for others. Sip, Shop, and Be Happy What can make the shopping experience at B&B Marketplace even better? When you “sip and shop” thanks to the cozy In 1998, Kandi Meinecke opened Britches ‘N’ Bows Country Store at her farm home on Willow Avenue northeast of Panora, Iowa, initially offering only handmade crafts and home decor. Over the next 26 years, that store continued to evolve—until a new chapter began with a new name and new location. This Panora shop offers customers delightful and delicious possibilities B&B Marketplace
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