Debbie Suchy, owner of Treasure Chest, 7 S. Jefferson Ave., has rented Marketplace, 5 E. Madison Ave., and will expand her business there.
Treasure Chest isn’t closing its current building, simply growing.
“We needed to expand our store,” Suchy said. “We were way too crowded.”
When Suchy heard that the Marketplace was closing she decided to rent it to keep the downtown business going.
“Some of the vendors stayed and we have new vendors, too,” she said.
The store sells home decor and a variety of consignment clothing. In one booth, Kelly’s Closet will sell high end shoes, purses and candles.
“It’s sort of like a mini mall in here,” Suchy said.
The booths are currently full at the store but Suchy said some come available for rent from time to time.
Second Chance also will make the move to the Marketplace at the first of March. Second Chance will be in the back of the Marketplace building.
“It’s hard for them (Marketplace) to keep it open on a volunteer basis so it will help them too,” having her available to be at the store, Suchy said.
The Marketplace hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
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