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Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce www.greatfallschamber.org
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CHAMBER MEMBER FEATURE
I have been in business in Great Falls for 41 years offering trendy and
classic, high-quality clothing for women of all sizes, obtaining as much
product as possible from USA sourced companies. I have always had a
passion for people, community, and quality. These are the cornerstones
on which I live my life every day, and it translates into how I have run
my business all these years.
I began my long-running retail career at the young age of 13, working
in a men's clothing shop in Nuremberg, Germany. From there I made
my way to the Unites States, learning English while working in retail
stores. Interestingly, while working for Herberger's department store
in the women's sportswear section, I identified a real lack of stylish
clothing options for plus-sized women. I made it my mission to see
what I could do to solve the issue and began doing research. I located
suppliers and was able to order inventory for women of all sizes. A year
later I celebrated with the team at Herberger's a 101.4% increase in
sales in my department and was even awarded a trophy for the impact
I made on the store and on the women of the community. I still have
and value that trophy to this day.
My years of experience and my passion for people led me to open my
own store here in Great Falls 41 years ago. My customers have always
been my focus. There is nothing like having a customer walk in with an
