Business

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Diane Peyton was unpacking boxes and arranging the furniture in her 700-square-foot, second-floor apartment in StoryPoint Waterville Senior Living when executive director Linda Johnson stopped in to bring her flowers. “It’s absolutely beautiful, and it’s brand new,” said Peyton, the first resident to move into the …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — It’s a busy Friday morning at Alice & Co. Salon. Three stylists are coloring, cutting and styling their clients’ hair while two nail technicians provide the perfect manicure and pedicure. Since opening in January, Alice & Co. has experienced a steady flow of clients. “It’s …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — For more than three decades, Hoen’s Garden Center and Landscaping has been connecting people with the thing they love most – gardening. “Our mission statement says that we foster knowledge and ignite passion in gardeners of all ages,” said Theresa Hoen, who with her husband …

  BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — From backyard fire pits and paver walkways to luxurious lawns and outdoor kitchens, designers, landscapers and homeowners rely on Sandman’s quality products for successful projects of all sizes. Brothers Bobby Parker and Shaun Parker – president and vice president of the second-generation …

  BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Fitness expert Diana Spiess is passionate about maintaining an authentic, healthy lifestyle. Her desire to achieve optimal health while helping others do the same motivated her to open Essence, a unique studio dedicated to nurturing the mind, body and spirit. “I really …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — Spoiled, a health and wellness shop featuring essential oils and other holistic products, recently moved to uptown Maumee. “We love Maumee. I live in Maumee and I love the fact that I live and work in the same community,” said owner Kim Abair. …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Like many young girls, Laurel Lovitt dreamed of one day becoming a princess. Now age 24, she’s not only a self-proclaimed professional princess, but also the owner of Laurel’s Princess Parties ­– a successful company that brings joy to thousands of children. Every …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — The doors to Anthony Wayne Community Chiro-practic won’t open until Thursday, February 1, but Dr. Michael Hollerbach has been knocking on the doors of Whitehouse businesses and homes for the past month. “If you see me walking through Whitehouse with a clipboard, stop …

BY NANCY GAGNET | MIRROR REPORTER — After nearly four decades tending to the physical needs of pets and often the emotional needs of their owners, local veterinarian Dr. Douglas Brighton has retired from practice. The owner of Brannan Veterinary Clinic spent his last day in the office on December …

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER | MIRROR REPORTER — Snow, wind, ice and cold don’t have to impede on maintaining fitness goals. With treadmills, elipticals, cycles and even an aquatic trainer that looks like a hot tub for giants, CycleWerks has the gear to ease athletes of all abilities through the winter …