Simply Susan’s, a “unique boutique,” to open downtown
TIFFIN, OHIO – June 5, 2015 – Scrap Happy owner Susan Wilkinson has announced she will be opening a new store, Simply Susan’s, at the former location of Hey That’s My Stuff in downtown Tiffin. Wilkinson hopes to open the store at 70 South Washington Street in early September.
Wilkinson said she wants to make Simply Susan’s a “unique boutique” and gift shop. Offerings will include chocolates to be made in-house, customizable sugar cookies, craft supplies, scrapbooking basics and possibly apparel. The business will also include arts and crafts classes, a room available to rent for parties and events, and live Disney princesses for store events and private parties.
Though Wilkinson owned Scrap Happy, a scrapbooking supply shop, for nine years, this will be her first downtown venture. “This is a great time to open a store downtown, the passion is there. There’s a group of people there that are excited and they want to help you,” Wilkinson said.
She is also excited to be located next to Bailiwick’s Coffee Company. “The two businesses complement each other well,” Wilkinson said.
Susan’s is part of a growing resurgence in art for downtown Tiffin, joining businesses such as Bailiwick’s, Red Raven, the Tiffin Art Guild and The Ritz Theatre in offering visual and performance art opportunities through education, supplies and events.
Wilkinson is currently updating the interior of the store space and also plans to take advantage of the Façade Enhancement Program to repaint the building’s exterior.
About SIEDC
Started in 1983, the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corp. (SIEDC) is a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to driving positive economic, downtown, and community development in Tiffin and Seneca County, Ohio, which consistently ranks among the top communities nationally for economic development. Learn more about the great things going on at the company’s blog at www.senecasuccess.com.
TIFFIN, OHIO – June 5, 2015 – Scrap Happy owner Susan Wilkinson has announced she will be opening a new store, Simply Susan’s, at the former location of Hey That’s My Stuff in downtown Tiffin. Wilkinson hopes to open the store at 70 South Washington Street in early September.
Wilkinson said she wants to make Simply Susan’s a “unique boutique” and gift shop. Offerings will include chocolates to be made in-house, customizable sugar cookies, craft supplies, scrapbooking basics and possibly apparel. The business will also include arts and crafts classes, a room available to rent for parties and events, and live Disney princesses for store events and private parties.
Though Wilkinson owned Scrap Happy, a scrapbooking supply shop, for nine years, this will be her first downtown venture. “This is a great time to open a store downtown, the passion is there. There’s a group of people there that are excited and they want to help you,” Wilkinson said.
She is also excited to be located next to Bailiwick’s Coffee Company. “The two businesses complement each other well,” Wilkinson said.
Susan’s is part of a growing resurgence in art for downtown Tiffin, joining businesses such as Bailiwick’s, Red Raven, the Tiffin Art Guild and The Ritz Theatre in offering visual and performance art opportunities through education, supplies and events.
Wilkinson is currently updating the interior of the store space and also plans to take advantage of the Façade Enhancement Program to repaint the building’s exterior.
About SIEDC
Started in 1983, the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corp. (SIEDC) is a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to driving positive economic, downtown, and community development in Tiffin and Seneca County, Ohio, which consistently ranks among the top communities nationally for economic development. Learn more about the great things going on at the company’s blog at www.senecasuccess.com.
