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Jennifer Zalecki Owner/President/CEO
How did the business begin?
Battery Wholesale
Battery Wholesale was named because the founder, my father Ken Zalecki, wanted our customers to know they were receiving the lowest and best (wholesale) pricing without having to buy in large quantities.
1515 W. Alexis Rd., 419-478- 5704. batterywholesaleonline.com 8am-8pm, Monday & Thursday. 9am-6pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday. 9am-4pm, Saturday.
What’s something that people might not know?
Battery Wholesale sells all different types of batteries, not just batteries for cars and trucks. From any general household battery to boat batteries, camera batteries, lawn and garden equipment batteries and much much more. Battery Wholesale also re-packs dead rechargeable battery packs for cordless tools and other equipment.
“Battery Wholesale is a battery specialty retail chain of stores selling batteries and battery accessories to household consumers, business to business and wholesale.”
How does Toledo bring you success?
Toledo has been such a key part of the success of Battery Wholesale because of our customers. Our customers have built us by word of mouth and an amazing loyal following.
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Hailey Franklin owner
Thistle & Thorn
2746 W. Sylvania Ave., 419-261-9166. 10am- 5pm, Monday-Friday. 10am- 3pm, Saturday. 2017
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We are a small flower, candle and gift shop.
Breakfast served all day eat-In or take-out
How did you decide on the name?
When deciding on a name for our business, we wanted something rustic and creative that was a floral reference, but without the obvious choices. We decided on a Star Thistle flower which is more of a wildflower and the thorn from a Rose.
How have you seen your industry change?
In the years we have been in the floral/retail business one of the biggest changes has been the influx of DIY, especially with brides. Doing things yourself has become very popular. With that in mind we have switched some of our focus to teaching and passing on some of our knowledge. We hold workshops to show you how to take that Pinterest idea and turn it into reality.
How do you stay inspired?
Creativity is all around us in nature, so we use that inspiration in our work and encourage it in our customers.
What is something that people may not know?
I make all of our candles here on site and many of the scents we carry are my own creations. Unicorn Farts and Randymelon are by far the most popular. CONTINUED ON P. 14
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