What's New Downtown Saint Joseph

There is a lot of activity going on downtown. It’s a “who’s who” involved in moving to new locations, opening of new businesses and employees becoming owners. All exciting and good things!
Kilwins’s has moved across the street from the 300 block to the 200 block. DK Boutique has moved from the corner of State and Broad to the 200 block. Bobbie Gertel sold Bloomies, Etc. to employee Nick Hansen who is bringing in gourmet foods and will sell wine in the future. Nick has changed the name to Bloomies Flower Studio. Bobbie has kept Gertel’s Decorating and has not retired, but is busy as usual. We are delighted to welcome Stephanie Hemstead with Gotta Go Pottery and Hug “n” Stuff on Broad St., Hollie Blakeney with Chartreuse Studio & Gallery on Pleasant, and Jaime Longoria with Rio’s Mexican Food on Pleasant.
Opening soon is a new ladies boutique, in with Landis and V&A Bootery. They will not share the space but a separate store (within the store) is being constructed. A beauty shop is moving into the space across from newcomer Rio’s on the other side of the Pleasant Street alley. Nearly every space downtown is now occupied, so we should pretty much have a full house for the summer. Another new business to the area is being signed and we will look forward to that announcement soon.