HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2014-03-12, Page 11Wednesday, March 12, 2014 • Huron Expositor 11
AL BUSINESS WOMEN
Nina Turner
Nina Turner has been in business in Clinton for six years now,
and the most important discovery she has made is she loves
what she does. Her business, Relook Nook, aims to offer the
customer an experience rather than just a place to shop.
Offering quality consignments, Relook Nook has a little bit of
everything from casual to cocktail clothing, footwear, purses,
jewelry, vintage wear and coats.
However, the store offers more than just wearable items - with
furniture, pictures, lighting and collectibles also available.
Turner says while moving to a new area to open a brand new
business was a challenge, it's the small things like trying to
remember everyone's name that set a business apart.
Turner meets many people both as owner of Relook Nook and
through being the dry-cleaning depot for Bluewater Cleaners out of Goderich. In addition
to that, Turner became the new Sears Catalogue dealer in Clinton as of February 1. Her
motto reflects her attitude toward business and community:
"It's all about the people you meet along the way."
RELOOK NOOK • 14 ISAAC ST., CLINTON
519-606-4001
Winnie Brown
Winnie Brown has always had a passion for dogs, and
understands the love and compassion people feel toward their
pets. As owner of Browndog Kennels, Brown strives to provide
quality care that is second to none.
The business is located on a five -acre property on Porter's
Hill Line, and provides personalized pet care in a picturesque
setting. It is not a large kennel, with just seven indoor/outdoor
runs. This helps provide closer, more relaxed care to a smaller
number of animals than a larger kennel could.
Browndog Kennels offers a stress free, safe environment for
pets, as well as peace of mind for owners who are away for
business or pleasure.
"This work is also our life, as our business is where we live and
part of our daily routine," Brown says. The best advertising has been word of mouth, as
the reputation of Browndog Kennels grows with the excellent service they continue to
offer. The kennel is close to both Goderich and Clinton, and available by appointment by
calling 519-524-4846 or through browndogkennels.net.
BROWNDOG KENNELS
79209 PORTER'S HILL LANE • RR#2 GODERICH 519-524-4846
Dana Prouse
BMT, NMT, MTA
Covering an area from Southampton to Walkerton to London,
Music Therapist Dana Prouse has helped numerous clients
in Huron and Bruce counties find the healing power of music.
One of a handful of Neurologic Music Therapists in Canada,
Prouse uses music to help clients of all ages and abilities
with cognitive, sensory and motor dysfunctions stemming
from neurologic diseases such as stroke, Parkinsons,
autism and TBI.
The greatest challenge to starting her business was a lack of
knowledge and understanding of the role of music therapy
as a health profession, as well as the size of territory she
covers. Prouse works with children with special needs,
adults with developmental disabilities as well as seniors in
long-term care. Self-care is important in a practice that is physically and emotionally
consuming, as is the support of other music therapists around the world. Prouse
said she uses social media sites Facebook and Twitter as a means of staying up
to date in her field, share ideas with other music therapists and find support and
resources for the job. Dp Music Therapy is open year-round by appointment.
dp MUSIC THERAPY • 81 ALBERT ST., CLINTON 519-441-2576
Percy MacDonald
Per-Fect Designs owner Percy MacDonald has been
in the floral design business for 14 years, with a long
history of excellent service in Clinton.
Each gift that leaves the store is unique, and MacDonald
says she still enjoys creating the perfect designs for her
community. She said the decision to open her own store
was an easy one thanks to many wonderful and loyal
customers.
As customer's purchasing habits change, MacDonald
has risen to the challenge by expanding her line of wares
into home decor.
Her motto is, "We deliver smiles" and one trip to the store
is all a customer needs to put a smile on their face.
Per-Fect Designs is located at 17 Victoria Street and is open Tuesday to Friday
from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PERFECT DESIGNS
17 VICTORIA ST., CLINTON • 519-482-8222
Heather Ann Dejong
Huron Fuel Injection is a family effort for owners Heather Ann
DeJong and her husband, Patrick. After years of successfully
operating her own home-based interior decorating business,
she made the leap to fuel injection when HFI came up for sale
in 1998. The business provides service for automotive and
agricultural customers.
Changing with the times means changing the products and
services, and Huron Fuel Injections is moving toward stocking
exchange units for electronic fuel injection systems.
Specialized training on fuel injection repair gives Huron Fuel
Injection an advantage in an area where their service stands
alone within an 80 -kilometre radius. The peak business times
are also peak times for agriculture - seeding and harvest.
Heather says she is working to build an online presence for
the business, while still managing to satisfy her creative side as an artist and painting
instructor. The service offered by HFI is in high demand, due to the specialized nature
of the business, and it's the right mix of creativity and expertise that has allowed the
DeJongs to flourish in the more than 15 years they have operated the business. Huron
Fuel Injection is located at 77242 London Road South and is open Monday to Friday. 8
a.m. to 5 p.m.
HURON FUEL INJECTION • 77242 LONDON RD. S. CLINTON 519-482-7971
Marilyn Tyndall
Whether you are looking for gift ideas, home decor,
kitchenware, jewelry, purses, scents or scarves, Crossroads
in Clinton has something for everybody. Owner Marilyn
Tyndall has been keeping in touch with the latest trends
for 25 years to keep the business competitive, fresh, and
engaging for customers.
"We take pride in our friendly service, listening to our
customers' needs," she says. If it's not in the store, Marilyn
said they special order items to make the Crossroads
experience enjoyable and easy.
A member of the Clinton and Central Huron BIA for 20 years,
Marilyn also helps promote local shopping and community
beautification projects. Through social media, Crossroads is able to keep customers
informed and up to date on new items
to the store, as well as special events and promotions. Marilyn said the support of
her family is vital to the business, and having had her daughters help with all aspects
of the business taught them valuable life and workplace skills.
CROSSRAODS • 28 ALBERT ST., CLINTON 519-482-5855