Success Stories
Gehris Tile...
Specializing
in custom and unique tiles and installation, Gehris Tile has been
in business since 1949, and part of the West Reading community
since 1987. Owners Rich and Linda Gehris enjoy the personalized
small town appeal, combined with good visibility and traffic flow.
“As the borough goes through so many positive changes, each
business benefits from the partnership! We can’t imagine doing
business anywhere
else,” comments Rich.
Celtic Myth and Moonlight...
Joining
the West Reading family in 2003, Celtic Myth and Moonlight
offers the feeling of an old, authentic English or Scottish shop
retailing everything celtic from pewterware to tapestries,
celtic crosses, intricate knot work designed jewelry, decorative
fairies, journals, swords, and Renaissance clothing. Owners Dot
Knowles and Sandi Ludwig feel the future growth of West Reading
and the increasing diversity of eclectic and unique shops will
offer consumers a full and varied shopping experience.
Earth Rhythms...
In 1993,
Mark Seaman opened Earth Rhythms, a specialty store offering
African, Middle Eastern and Latin imported hand drums, because he
liked the variety of the surrounding businesses and the
affordability of the space. “The growth we see in this community
is creating an exclusive, upscale shopping district with great
energy.” The uniqueness of Earth Rhythms also includes a
children’s instrument section (music lessons are offered),
corporate team and community building workshops using music and
rhythm, as well as global music education school assembly
programs.
In 2003, Mark
combined efforts with Celtic Myth and Moonlight and Lotus Boutique
in a shared space concept, or as Mark terms it, “symbiotic
marketing with like-minded businesses.” “Our shared visions and
similar products and services appeal to the same customer market .
. . together we offer in-store classes including bead making and
basic drumming,” notes Mark. Earth Rhythms, Celtic Myth and
Moonlight and Lotus Boutique see West Reading becoming a
“destination” shopping experience . . . offering a wide variety of
distinct and unique stores that give shoppers a “reason” to visit
West Reading!
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“West
Reading attracts a more discerning customer who is clearly
interested in uniqueness and quality . . . a shopping
experience comparable to that of 30-40 years ago when
emphasis was on service and knowing your product inside and
out. The demographics offer a wonderful mix of businesses.”
– Tim
Gallagher, Owner
Stafford & Banks Jewelers |
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