Sisters open store together in Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor gets a new women's boutique.
Two sisters who both have a strong background in retail have opened have opened a store together in downtown Benton Harbor.
Melinda’s Boutique, 78 W. Wall Street, features women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories. The store recently celebrated its grand opening with discounts on purchases, a raffle and door prizes.
Pam Hunt and Renee Hunt officially opened Melinda’s Boutique in August. Melinda’s Boutique caters to the needs of professional, formal, and casual wear for women.
The new owners say they are pleased to be a part of the growth of downtown Benton Harbor and look forward to a long relationship with the other businesses in the area.
To open their boutique, Pam and Renee worked with the Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance. For a look at items they have for sale, please click here.
“The Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance was pivotal in the opening of the store,” says Pam. “They spent many hours providing information, guidance and recommendations, and overall business acumen to assist us in preparing a solid-start-up foundation for the boutique.”
Melinda’s Boutique is open noon-5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; 10 am-3 p.m. Saturday. For more information on Melinda’s Boutique, call (269) 757-7586, or follow them on Facebook.
Source: Cornerstone Alliance
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