I can tell you that I've seen local sites become very successful monetizing with Etsy. For example, one site about Cleveland offered products with that city name on everything from mugs to hats to T-shirts to totes to frameable art! Don't forget booking hotels, highlighting special events in the area. Look at destination specific travel sites to get lots of ideas!

Excellent Claire, that sounds like a fun project. The beauty about the internet business world is that you have the flexibility to head in any direction that you want with your business, and you can target an industry (or in your case a local audience) that you are passionate about.

Keep us updated with your progress!

Well done, Claire! As I am a locksmith, I deal with a lot of Realtors and Property Managers where I live! Great idea you have there, my friend!

Jeff