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Monday, September 24, 2012

Five Questions With a Trenton Business Owner: The Lighthouse

This week we spoke to Suzanne Wallace, owner of the lighting supply store The Lighthouse.

Patch freelancer Frank Wladyslawski has been buzzing around Trenton speaking to local business owners and asking them the same basic five questions. This week Frank caught up with Suzanne Wallace, a Trenton native who owns The Lighthouse. The shop, which is located near the intersection of Fort and West, is a supplier of residential and commercial lighting and has a huge showroom full of displays. Customers will find ceiling lights, lamps, outdoor lighting, ceiling fans and a selection of home accents, such as furniture, clocks and mirrors. The Lighthouse is located at 1595 West Road, about one block east of Fort Street. Here are the five questions, followed by the responses Wallace provided: When did you open? Has this business always …

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

5 Questions With a Trenton Business Owner: Diva on a Dime

This week we spoke to Kimberly Hillen, owner of the upscale clothing resale shop Diva on a Dime.

Patch freelancer Frank Wladyslawski has been buzzing around Trenton speaking to local business owners and asking them the same basic five questions. This week Frank caught up with Kimberly Hillen, a Trenton resident who owns the upscale clothing consignment shop Diva on a Dime.  The downtown Trenton store carries women’s clothing and shoes and features a wide variety of sizes, made by some of the type names in fashion, such as DKNY, Coach and Ralph Lauren. Diva on a Dime is located at 2355 W. Jefferson Ave. in Downtown Trenton. Here are the five questions followed by Hillen’s responses: When did you open? “September of 2008, we just had our four-year anniversary.” How did you get involved in the resale business? “I’ve just loved resale …

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