MANISTEE — A store that makes a speciality of objects produced by U.S. service members has discovered a brand new house in downtown Manistee — simply in time for the Fourth of July.
After practically a yr in operation, Third Coast Boutique has introduced its choice of veteran-made sauces, indicators, ornaments and equipment to a brand new storefront situated at 342 River St. in Manistee.
Over 100 folks got here out to the enterprise’ grand reopening through the Manistee Nationwide Forest Pageant on June 30, together with state Rep. Curtis VanderWall, R-Ludington.
That’s in accordance with Stephanie Travis, who operates the store together with her husband, Bill Travis, a U.S. Navy veteran and woodworking artisan.
“The one factor that we heard everyone say was that they beloved the truth that every part in right here was made by veterans and that it was veteran-owned,” Travis mentioned.
Stephanie Travis manages the counter at Third Coast Boutique. The store just lately moved to a brand new location on River Road.
Scott Fraley/Information AdvocateThird Coast Boutique opened on Oct. 1 2022, however the store rapidly outgrew its former location at 113 Washington St., in accordance with Travis.
“We have now no less than six veterans which were with us because the starting, not together with Invoice,” she mentioned. “… We’ve added (5) different veterans that we’ve purchased their objects at wholesale.”
Along with hand-crafted objects by native veterans, Third Coast Boutique additionally has a variety supplied by different veteran-owned and operated companies from throughout the nation, together with California-based Bross Family Farm and The General Hot Sauce.
Travis mentioned she hopes the shop’s extra outstanding location will assist draw extra Manistee space veterans in and encourage them to contribute a few of their hand-made objects to the shop’s rising inventory.
“I’m simply hoping that we get extra help from veterans that wish to put their objects within the retailer,” Travis mentioned. “I believe we are able to match like two extra veterans in right here with out it making any impression (on house).”
Third Coast Boutique has reopened with new hours, Monday by Thursday 10 a.m. to five:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday availability will fluctuate.
For extra data go to Third Coast Boutique on Facebook.
