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For 27 years, Kim Eichorn, a third-generation family Realtor, has focused on residential real estate in Yolo County.
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Kim Eichorn started here real estate career in 1995 working side-by-side with her mother, Peggy Eichorn. Peggy retired in 2002, and Kim took over the family business. For 27 years, Eichorn, a third-generation family Realtor, has focused on residential real estate in Yolo County. She’s known for her hyper-local focus and support of community events and nonprofit organizations. Team member Valerie Thompson has been working with Eichorn for 11 years as a licensed realtor. “She backs me up in all aspects of the business,” Eichorn told The Enterprise, “and is a highly capable and experienced agent representing buyers and sellers.” A new trend in the
Kim Eichorn, Lyon Real Estate 401 Second St. Davis, CA 95616 530-304-4947 http://kimeichorn.com
business is facilitating property tours virtually, since so many buyers are moving into the area from other places. It’s challenging to physically be in Davis every time a new listing pops up so using Facetime and Zoom has become quite common. Eichorn graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies and Spanish not knowing at the time that she would end up as a real estate professional. Practicing real estate
requires a license and recertification every four years. “Additionally,” she said, “I place a ton of emphasis on professional and personal growth, and development — attending numerous meetings and training courses each year. I have a personal business coach with whom I meet every other week. I’m constantly growing as a human which helps me serve my clients at a higher level.” She has been a member of an international “Work By Referral” coaching program since 2006. More and more people are purchasing second homes, investment properties or helping their adult kids purchase homes outside the area. She offers herself as resource for finding a competent Realtor across the country wherever needed.
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Enterprise staff Peachy Skin Care is a medical spa owned and operated by Dr. Elie Lo and registered nurse Jennifer Chen. Their goal is to offer cosmetic treatments using technology and products scientifically proven to be effective, support good skin health and make clients look naturally beautiful and youthful. Chen earned her Registered Nursing degree in 1981. From 1980 to 1987 she worked as a staff nurse in an outpatient medical clinic and inpatient hospital service in Taipei. She has a current Registered Nurse license which includes CPR certification. Chen has had in-depth training in medical laser procedures since 2011. She is certified through the
Enterprise staff Pure Barre features four group class formats that deliver an effective totalbody workout focused on low impact, high-intensity movements that lift and tone muscles and improve strength, agility and flexibility for every body. Classes are designed to strengthen and tone the entire body using small, isometric movements. Our teachers provide modifications for any fitness level to help clients achieve fitness and wellness goals. It also offers an array of athleisure wear in its boutique, to keep clients working out in style. The Pure Barre Davis studio opened in spring 2020 (“not ideal timing”). Friends Amanda Chehrezad, Sigrid Asmundson and Tracey McHugh took ownership in
National Laser Institute for laser treatment and has certification as an Aesthetic Nurse Injector of Botox and dermal fillers. Her mission is to bring her experience, knowledge and passion for skin care, laser and cosmetic injectable treatments to Peachy Skin Care. She creates a firstclass experience for the client consisting of professionalism, skill in cosmetic procedures, exceptional customer service and a warm and friendly environment for every client during their treatment at Peachy Skin Care. Lo, who graduated from UC Davis medical school in 1989, has her specialty as primary care internal medicine. She worked at Salud Clinic in West Sacramento
Pure Barre Davis 714 Second St., Davis 530-746-5134 www.purebarre.com/ location/davis-ca
February 2022 and have been growing our staff and membership. Chejrezad does the business development and strategy, McHugh handles retail and membership, and Asmundson oversees the teachers and community engagement. Pure Barre’s lead teacher is Kara Jones and our social media gurus are Nina Fujiwara and Marisa Cardoza. Pure Barre has been around for more than 20 years, there are more than 500 locations in the U.S. and Canada, and more than
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for four years, and South Sacramento Kaiser for 15 years. She is currently working at a private clinic and an Indian health clinic in Sonora. She is also interested in providing skin care treatment that has been scientifically proven to be safe and effective. Anna Monaco, a licensed esthetician, has advanced technical skills in skincare, body care, hair removal, facial treatments, makeup applications, machinery and brow-lash tinting. And Nicole Freligh, a licensed esthetician, has skills in hair removal, makeup, facials, men’s skincare, peels and waxing. Peachy Skin Care’s services include fractional laser, microdermabrasion, botox filler injections, skin evaluations and facials.
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1777 Oak Ave., Ste. 2B, Davis 530-746-2085 www.peachy-skincare.com
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500,000 members — making it the largest barre community in the country. Pure Barre teachers take more than 100 hours of training before they are certified to teach one class format. Each additional format takes additional training and dedication. The owners are all part of the Davis community. They live here, work here and raise their families in Davis. “Our vision for Pure Barre is to provide a place where people of all ages and abilities can come together to live a healthier happier life,” Chehrezad said. “We are a supportive community committed to being a responsible and sustainable business. We have engaged in multiple philanthropic activities, totaling over $3,200 in donations since February 2022. We know
Courtesy photo that businesses thrive with the community thrives.” Pure Barre is always adding new class times and formats. This summer, it’s launching a Stretch and Restore class as well as
some new intensive classes. No two classes are ever the same; the teachers change their format for every class to keep them challenging. The owners aim to continue to grow and support
the Davis area with unique and effective fitness options. “With more growth will come more opportunities to provide employment in the city and diverse class times and formats to serve the diverse Davis community,” Chehrezad told The Enterprise. “Right now all our classes are taught in English but we could see a point when classes in other languages could be added. We also look forward to partnering with other local businesses to collaborate on healthy living and fitness projects. We hope that in five years everyone will know about Pure Barre and the amazing benefits of our classes and community.” Pure Barre offers a free introductory class for anyone wanting to try Barre for
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Enterprise staff For six years in Davis, Lu’Ro Jewelers has strived to provide customers with quality jewelry and services for their special and unique needs. Jose Lopez and Diego Rodriguez-V, childhood friends who've known each other since the were 4 years old, run the downtown establishment. Lopez is a master jeweler and Rodriguez-V a jeweler; both focus on sales. “One of the things that may be surprising to people about the business we are in is just how few jewelers there are now,” Rodriguez-V tells The Enterprise. “Many places nowadays outsource a lot of their services, because of a lack of trained and experienced jewelers. A lot of stores now are solely
Enterprise staff Casa Verde Designs has, for 15 years, always focused on sustainable design, construction, and material selection — from reusing and repurposing materials from demolition to choosing the best environmentally friendly products. The mother-daughter team of Nancy Morrow, owner and lead designer, and Caitlin Anderson, marketing assistant, provides home designs, remodeling and renovation, and real estate staging. “We work with clients at all phases of the remodeling project,” Morrow told The Enterprise, “from the initial scope of project and budgeting, to drawings and permit documents, to interviewing and hiring contractors, to specifying
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Lu’Ro Jewelers 241 F St., Davis 530-241-5443 lurojewelers.com
focused on the sales aspect of the business, which is huge, but we like to be as well-rounded in all aspects of the business.” The owners take pride in being bilingual and able to offer service in English and Spanish for the Hispanic community. “Both of us owners have grown up in the community,” Rodriguez-V said, “from kindergarten kids at César Chávez Elementary to UC Davis graduates, making us truly able to understand the communities needs and trends that are popular for the area, because this is
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2765 Del Rio Pl., Davis 530-757-6325 casaverdedesigns.org materials for the project.” Now, Casa Verde has begun staging homes for real estate sales. “We enjoy finding ways to highlight a home's advantages and underplaying its less desirable features,” Morrow said. “We want to help a wide audience of potential home buyers to see themselves living in a home.” The staff has training in interior design education, including space planning, drafting, materials, etc. They also have art backgrounds, and management
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Jose Lopez and Diego Rodriguez-V run Lu’Ro Jewelers in downtown Davis. home for us.” They hope to continue
evolving with the industry, expanding their digital and
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We work collaboratively with our clients to meet their goals and realize their vision for their space.
The motherdaughter team of Nancy Morrow, owner and lead designer, and Caitlin Anderson, marketing assistant, provides home designs, remodeling and renovation, and real estate staging.
Nancy Morrow and marketing experience. “We will continue to help people remodel their homes,” Morrow said, “whether they intend eventually to sell, make new space for growing families, or to age in place. We are interested in projects of all
Like many industries, there is formal and informal training and schooling. The jewelry industry like many other industries requires a good balance of both. As a Master Jeweler, Lopez did formal training at Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts to gain the fundamentals and tools to provide great work on the bench. However, the true schooling was working 15 years on the bench doing repairs and fabrications. Combined in the industry the two owners share nearly 30 years of experience dealing with every aspect of the industry hands-on. They pride themselves on having all staff try to be equally knowledgeable in all aspects of the industry, in order to be able to provide quality work and service.
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collaboratively with our clients to meet their goals and
realize their vision for their space.”
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Enterprise staff You can find quality, brand-name furniture at an affordable price at Lainey’s Furniture For Living, owned and managed by husband-and-wife team Elaine and John Cloutier. The store — voted “Best Furniture Store” by the Vacaville Reporter for six years — is at 395 E. Monte Vista Ave., Ste. A, in Vacaville. “At Lainey’s we keep up on the latest styles and trends in furniture without sacrificing traditional styles,” Elaine Cloutier said. The Cloutier family has made the Vacaville community their own. “Our children attend school in the Travis Unified School District. We our a military family, so we understand the challenges
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that military families face,” Elaine said. “We treat our customers like our neighbors, because they are. We try to educate our customers on what to look for in quality furniture, so that they can make informed decisions when shopping.” Even as furniture styles and products change constantly, the Lainey’s staff find it important to keep up with trends and customer favorites. Shoppers can find quality brands such as Flexsteel, Lane, Broyhill, England and Barcalounger. “Quality combined with affordability is hard to find,” she said. “We search the market for the best value in products, quality, comfort and affordability — are all important. Most furniture stores have a high markup. At Lainey’s, we
Lainey’s Furniture for Living
395 E. Monte Vista Ave., Ste. A, Vacaville 707-449-6385 www.laineysfurniture forliving.com keep our prices low every day.” Call Lainey’s Furniture for Living at 707-449-6385, or visit www.laineysfurnitureforliving.com to view their inventory.
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Jacob, Zachary, Elaine, John, Cameron and David make up the Lainey’s Furniture family.
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Enterprise staff “We’re serious about your fun!” say the friendly experts at Ken’s Bike-Ski-Board. The business started in 1988 with staff, equipment and clients from two older Davis businesses: Ski Racquet (since 1974) and Bike Surgeons (since 1980). It continues to grow, with major expansions in 1997-8 and 2004-5. The name was updated from “Ken’s Bike and Ski” to “Ken’s Bike-Ski-Board” in 2011-12. Ken’s sells and services (almost) anything with pedals and wheels — unicycles, tandems, mountain bikes, road bikes, commuters, e-bikes, scooters and more. And they take care of your winter sports needs, too — from snowshoes to racing skis, boot fitting to base repair, they’re a full-service snow sport shop. “The global demand for bicycles has tripled in the last year,” said Ken Bradford, who owns the business with Sheldon Blissett. “More than tripled, in some niches like mountain
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bikes — and demand for snow sports has greatly increased, too. This creates unique challenges for our industry, and some companies (including some retailers in this area) have faltered or closed. We’re working hard seven days a week (and hiring more people) to meet the challenges and provide the products & services you want” Ken’s was named to the list of “America’s Best Bike Shops” for the fourth time in 2020. The shop has won Readers Choice “Best Bike Shop” category 15 years in a row. “Thank you for your loyalty and patience as we navigate the necessary safety protocols and greatly increased demand for outdoor recreation that have accompanied the last 11 months of disruption,” Bradford and Blisset said. “It looks like demand is continuing at a very high level globally for 2021, so bicycle products will still be difficult to get. We’re doing our best to have what you want when you want it ... We’re here for the long run — and know you are, too.”
Ken’s Bike-Ski-Board 650 G St., Davis 530-758-3223 kensbikeski.com
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Enterprise staff For 27 years, Zia’s Delicatessen has offered sandwiches, a full-service deli, catering and services as a specialty-food retailer. Siblings Angela and Jonathan Crilly own and operate the downtown Davis landmark, which has been a fixture for 27 years. “Sometimes people are shocked we’ve been open since 1995!” Jonathan Crilly told The Enterprise. “That’s older than the first-years at UCD or students at DHS.” Zia’s has become a mainstay in the community, and is one of the longest-running food establishments in the downtown core. “We have only been this successful thanks to the support of the community,” Jonathan said. “We are a local family owned and operated busi-
ness since the beginning.” The business was begun by the current duo’s parents, Anne and Kevin Crilly. The next generation, daughter Angela and son Jonathan, are now running the business. “We are fortunate to come out of COVID as a strong business,” Jonathan said. “Downtown will have a resurgence of new businesses taking the places of ones we lost, some of which will be healthy competition. When new businesses come in, it often helps you realize where your own can improve. We’ve had decades of success doing business, and think our customers enjoy the familiarity and simplicity of ordering. “However, we see where our industry is headed, and know we’ll need to integrate more technology.
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Zia’s Delicatessen 616 Third St., Davis 530-750-7870 www.ziasdeli.com
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Crilly siblings Jonathan and Angela are taking care of business at Zia’s Delicatessen in Davis.
Something our customers have voiced an appreciation for is online ordering, and ultimately, we’d like to be in control of our online store and not rely on a third party ordering system in the future.” Angela and Jonathan have been working in the family business since they were kids. For the last decade, they ran the Sacramento location. The closure of the Sacramento store came at a perfect transitional period that allowed their parents to finally retire, knowing that Zia’s was in good hands.
“Many customers watched us grow up behind the counter of our parents store,” Jonathan said. “And now we are seeing those customers’ families grow. We are excited to be back at our starting point, seeing all the familiar faces, and for our family business to continue in the Davis community for generations to come.”
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Enterprise staff Believing in “the dancer in everyone,” The Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop offers movement education for avocational dancers and those who are considering working professionally. Importantly, the staff views both dance/movement and the arts as important tools for mental and physical wellbeing, academic enrichment and building community. In addition to weekly classes, the workshop offer weeklong camps and dance intensives. The core employees at the PTDW fall into two primary categories: office staff and teachers. Office staff are responsible for making sure that students (and their families) have all the information that they need to have a positive experience. That includes being able to explain everything from being able to describe the different classes to how to register and pay for classes, to our safety protocols and
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Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop 2720 Del Rio Pl., Davis 530-756-3949 www.trokanski.com
more. The teaching staff are focused on providing a diverse range of movement experiences for our students who range in age from 4 to 90-plus. Myvanwy Morgan is the office manager; she oversees the work of the other office staff and is instrumental in long-range planning for session dates, special events, and more. Taylor Herrera is the head ballet teacher and oversees the development of the ballet program, helping to coordinate the schedules of the other ballet teachers (Tase' and Cecelia Cannata) and The Light Ballet
Company, which is the PTDW's ballet performance group. Owner Pamela Trokanski, in addition to running the business, also teaches a wide range of classes, including all of the contemporary, jazz and beginning ballet classes. In addition to her dance degree, Trokanski holds a degree in Studio Art which, along with her earlier experience with the California Arts Project, has allowed her to develop and run weeklong camps that integrate multiple art forms. Other teachers include Lydia Wallman (Hip Hop), Bob Stephenson (Pilates), Rebecca Hennagir (Belly Dance), and Stephenie Rodwell (Tap). “Many people don't really understand the importance of dance in developing and maintaining our brains,” Trokanski said. “A lot of people simply assume that dance is a good experience to have because it can be fun when, in fact, it is also
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improving the way a brain works at the same time.” The PTDW provides free classes for adults 65 and older and free classes for people with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers (through the Pamela Trokanski Dance Theatre, the contemporary company based at the PTDW.) It also maintains two performance
companies; The Light Ballet Company and the previously mentioned PTDT. Over the last year, we developed the ability to teach hybrid classes through zoom to accommodate any dancer who either had Covid or was exposed and the ability to better reach our mobility challenged dancers. For example, even after they are
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able to return to onsite classes, many of the Dance for Parkinson's dancers have asked that we maintain zoom as an option because it makes participating so much easier. The companies have begun live performances again, and the studio will be expanding its online presence as well as its class offerings.
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Enterprise staff People seem to put off car repairs and maintenance but, with gas prices rising, now is the most important time to make sure everything is in tiptop shape to get the most out of your gas mileage. SpeeDee Oil Change has provided honest, reliable automotive repair since 1993. Teresa Wanderstadt has been at SpeeDee since 1995, and she and husband Randy Wanderstadt bought the business in 2006. Randy is a mechanic, Teresa runs the office and son Kenny is a lube technician. “We are a family-owned and -operated franchise that was the first ‘quick lube’ shop in town,” Teresa told The Enterprise. “We have been in Davis since
Speedee Oil Change Midas SpeeDee Oil Change Midas 2000 F St., Davis 530-753-1633 speedeeoil.com
1993 and support local sports, community events and schools. We strive to treat our customers like family, to ensure their safety on the road.” The business adapts to changes in technology in vehicles. The technicians keep up as best as possible so they can service any vehicle. SpeeDee trains its lube technicians through Full Speed University, the company’s specialized training for all SpeeDee employees.
Randy, Kenny and Teresa Wanderstadt treat everyone like family at SpeeDee Oil Change Midas.
International House
Enterprise staff International House, Davis, is a small, nonprofit business lead by a small team of nonprofit administrators and a volunteer board of directors and executive director Shelly Gilbride. I-House has been building community, international understanding and cultural connections since 1981. I-House is a social gathering space, available to rent for meetings or milestones. The I-House staff are trained nonprofit administrators and most are multi-lingual. “We rent our beautiful mid-century modern space out and we host programs that foster belonging for all people,” Gilbride said. “In that effort, I-House hosts a language conversation program and one fun way that people practice their
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For 40 years, I-House Davis has been a gathering space that feels like home. Courtesy photo language skills is by cooking (and eating) together in the I-House kitchen.” For 40 years, I-House Davis has been a gathering space that feels like home. “One thing we learned during the pandemic is to cherish the opportunities for social gathering,” Gilbride
told The Enterprise. “Nothing can replace the human connections that are made by being in community with people in real life. I-House is a great place to make memories with friends, family and community, whether it’s hosting a meeting, celebrating a
milestone or attending I-House’s signature annual event, International Festival (I-Fest), in Central Park on Sunday, Oct. 2.” All summer, I-House staff will be preparing to bring I-Fest to the community, with six-plus hours of music, dance, food and art from
around the world. “I-House is a place to share the joy of human connection whether with your closest family member or a new friend from across the world,” Gilbride said. In 2022-2023 I-House will be experimenting with new community-generated programming that will explore the theme of social justice through music, dance, art, literature and more. In the Fall of 2022, it will introduce more language-conversation groups. I-House will continue to evolve with our changing community, to be a place of welcome for all people. “We will continue to care for this beautiful mid-century modern house so that our community can enjoy it,” said Gilbride. “Over the next five years, we will expand our
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International House, Davis
10 College Park, Davis 530-753-5007 internationalhousedavis.org programming and continue to fulfill our mission to build community, cultural connection and international understanding.” During the summer, I-House will be open to the public on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment during the week. Its six-week summer session of language-conversation classes will begin on June 27. In the fall of 2022, it will fully reopen with programs and events that celebrate culture and explore global issues.
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BJ Heating & Air Conditioning
BJ Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.
Enterprise staff BJ Heating & Air Conditioning has been a family owned business in Yolo County for 55 years. Robert Johnson, his son Marty Johnson and Matt Holleron keep the focus on providing service to their customers. And it’s a true team effort Marty Johnson does the estimating; Holleron does estimating and is the service manager; Jason Boyer is the project manager; Brittney Wright is the office manager; and Vanessa Nafziger is the admin assistant. BJ works mostly on new construction, sheetmetal work and multi-family housing. Their service technicians are required to have HVAC training and certification, they’re proud of their reputation. “We are known for our honesty and integrity,” Wright told The Enterprise.
1240 Wilson Way Woodland, CA 95776 530-662-8601
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BJ Heating & Air Conditioning has been a family owned business in Yolo County for 55 years.
Blue Pine Coffins
By Aaron Geerts
Enterprise staff writer As if the loss of a loved one isn’t difficult enough, the price of funerals, coffins and other preparations can cost thousands of dollars. With this in mind, and an increasing demand for environmentally friendly burials, Dean and Danielle Newberry created Blue Pine Coffins to make affordability and sustainability a possibility. Inspired by Jewish burials, which are traditionally required to be 100-percent wood and biodegradable, the Newberrys’s coffins are as practical as they are ecofriendly. Made from – if one hasn’t already guessed – Blue Pines, the Newberry’s lumber comes from these trees removed by PG&E.
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Dean and Danielle Newberry created Blue Pine Coffins to make affordability and sustainability a possibility. Whether they died from drought or beetle infestation, the trees are cut down solely for fire prevention purposes. “Other people make cardboard coffins, whicker
coffins, willow, bamboo and stuff like that,” said Danielle Newberry. “But we’re promoting ours as greener because we’re using lumber from trees being taken down to prevent fires for have died from beetle infestation.” The eco-friendly coffins also adhere a rising desire for ‘green burials.’ As the Davis Cemetery is one of the only cemeteries in the area that will perform a green burial – with 80% of their funerals being green according to Danielle Newberry – a close association ensued and the environmental consciousness of those who have passed away can live on. “In a green burial, the body is not cremated or embalmed and no chemicals are used. There’s no
Blue Pine Coffins 530-270-3029 coffins@dcn.org bluepinecoffins.com
vault in the ground so the body can biodegrade faster,” Danielle Newberry explained. “That’s a big money saver and it’s better for the environment. It’s also something beautiful you can feel good about. It’s not going to pollute and isn’t detrimental to the environment.” Another unique aspect of Blue Pine Coffins is the fact they’re all locally made by Dean Newberry himself. Not only that, the coffins are available in different sizes, the day of and they’ll even deliver the coffin to the funeral home at a rea-
sonable cost. When one is in the thralls of sadness after losing a loved one, it’s these acts of decency and dignity that resonate with those who do business with Blue Pine Coffins. “Danielle and Dean made a coffin for a young, twoyear-old boy in our community who suddenly and tragically passed away,” said Rabbi Yanki Hecht in a testimonial. “They were so gracious, flexible and easygoing throughout the entire process. The effort and care they put into making sure that the little boy received a proper Jewish burial, with a traditional Jewish coffin, was a tremendous comfort to the grieving family.” Blue Pine Coffins been in business three years and are carried in many local
Courtesy photo funeral homes. “Even if they don’t carry them, all funeral homes will accept them and they can buy directly from us,” Newberry said. If one is in need of the Newberry’s services, one can reach them at 530-2703029, send an email to coffins@dcn.org or visit bluepinecoffins.com.
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Enterprise staff Casson & Son Carpet Care is a small, woman-owned business that has been family owned and operated for more than 27 years. It focuses on carpet and upholstery steam-cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, and sealing. Paul Casson is the president and CEO; Tiffany Casson is vice president and chief financial officer; Chris Bacon is vice president of operations and Gail Casson is the secretary. Paul is Tiffany’s Father, Gail is Tiffany’s mother and Paul’s wife, and Bacon is a longtime family friend. Folks would be surprised that Casson can do extremely large amounts of square footage in one day, such as cleaning a 30,00040,000 square-foot building
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P.O. Box 627, Winters 530-795-0500 www.cassoncarpetcare.com within eight hours. “We try to give back to the community as much as possible by being involved and donating on a regular basis,” Tiffany Casson told The Enterprise. “We have learned that people are constantly asking family and friends who to use for carpet cleaning, so we have a new slogan: “Stop Askin’ and Call Casson.’ “ The industry is constantly growing and changing, and Casson strives to keep up with the latest technology to continue to give
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customers the highest-quality carpet cleaning. Since 1995, the family has been proud to provide the highest level of carpet care to the residential and commercial customers of Yolo and Solano counties. Tiffany Casson and Chris Bacon now lead the company, working to ensure every customer receives the same level of commitment as when Paul and Tim started. “You could say that quality carpet cleaning is in our DNA,” Tiffany said.
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Enterprise staff Ten years ago, FIT House, a state-of-the-art boutique fitness studio opened in the heart of downtown Davis. The space is home to not only fully credentialed instructors, teachers, trainers, managers and FIT hosts but also an amazing community of fitness enthusiasts of all levels. Blanche McNaughton, Caryn DeMoura, Lisa Herrington and Jacquelyn McNaughton (Blanche’s daughter) run the operation. Julieta Favela, the studio director, oversees HR and accounting. Marketing manager Meghan McCelland is in charge of all aspects of marketing the studio including community and social media exposure. And studio operations
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newest program. All our instructors and teachers must have CPR and certified in the areas of fitness that they teach. Yoga teachers are registered with Yoga Alliance, fitness instructors with the ACSM, NASM, ACE or SCW. Many have degrees in fitness including exercise physiology, exercise science, human development and psychology. “We will continue to focus on the whole person not just the parts,” McNaughton said. “Our mission is to empower our community with the energy and vitality to enjoy each and every day.”
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302 G St., Davis 530-757-9295 www.fithousedavis.com director Alex Woodruff (a recent UCD grad) supervises day-to-day studio operations. The team focuses on building community through fitness — a home where fitness and community meet. “We are a woman-owned and -managed, local, small business that focuses on every body,” Blanche McNaughton says. “We have created an inclusive, safe space where creating community and wellness is just as important as creating healthy bodies.” Power Pilates is the
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FIT House staff include (from left): Blanche McNaughton, Caryn DeMoura, Lisa Herrington and Jacquelyn McNaughton Buley.
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Hooby’s Brewing
Enterprise staff The Stocking family opened Hooby’s Brewing to create an atmosphere where they could enjoy hanging out with family. When Father Curtis, mother Susie, and the kids — Mel, Chad, Courtney and Jackie – created the concept, “we wanted to create a place that all of our family members, including the little ones, could come and play, relax, and leave their worries at the door. With a variety of beer on tap, local wines, a full kitchen, cornhole, and shelves of cards and board games … I think we hit our mark!” Courtney Stocking is the manager — she oversees all of the operations and makes sure there is plenty of cold beer on tap to go around. She does it all – from having
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rest of the team thank her tremendously. The concept was born about 10 years ago, and the business celebrated its third year since the doors opened
in February 2022. The family just opened its farm location for the season for year No. 2. People might get a kick out of the fact that the
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business was born out of a joke. Since then, the Stockings have spent countless hours doing what they like to call “market research” – “I mean, you’ve got to sample comparable products!” It is truly a family run business, all born and raised here, is a pretty special thing. They’ve grown up in Winters, and to feel like they’re making a difference in a small, thriving town is a really cool feeling. Within the next five years, they plan to build a manufacturing building at the farm location. Once complete, the Stockings hope the farm will be more of a regular thing instead of being super seasonal. They would also like to start rotating beers on tap more to give customers a larger variety.
Hooby’s Brewing Taproom: 9 E. Main St., Winters Farm: 24830 County Road 95, Davis 530-794-6190 HoobysBrew.com
Hooby’s is family- and pet-friendly, so bring the entire gang to either the Winters taproom or the Davis farm location. It frequently has live music on the patio and cornhole tournaments in the back room. “We truly appreciate the community support we have received since opening our doors, and we only hope to continue to give you guys the great experience at Hooby’s Brewing that keeps you coming back.”
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Enterprise staff For 10 years, Kaia FIT has catered to women and offers a wide variety of women’s fitness programs. Kaia believes the best method is a whole-person approach that includes physical fitness, mental health and optimal nutrition. When you decide to work out with Kaia, you’ll discover a unique atmosphere that’s never intimidating yet always challenging, pushing you enough to help you reach and exceed your goals. Everything you need to maximize your health is here at Kaia FIT, from group workout classes with knowledgeable instructors to our Kaia FIT Nutrition Program to the support and accountability of working out among friends. You’ll receive personal training in
Enterprise staff The Paint Chip is a 34-plus year local Downtown Davis art supply and picture framing shop. Owned and operated by Brian and Maia Sturges since 2008, The Paint Chip strives to exceed their guest’s expectations with their world class picture framing and wide variety of art supplies for all artists. “We are very fortunate to have an exceptional staff of designers and framers who love working with our guests to create projects and offer advice,” said Maia Sturges. “With a wide variety of options, we aim to please everyone who wants to frame their art. Whether it is one of a kind, something sentimental or a new addition to your home decor, we are ready to work
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Kaia Fit Davis
417 Mace Blvd., Ste. N, Davis 916-284-4735 www.kaiafit.com/ locations/davis a group environment — an affordable option offering the best of both worlds. The local studio is run by owner coach Ana Thorne. Other coaches include Beth Ockenden, Karen Kinser, Clara Skaug, Rebecca Wendlandt, Jax Preciado, Samantha Emmons and Ann Christison. Seminars, challenges and outings are scheduled for not only members but also for those within the community. Going forward, the business will incorporate group fitness sessions
with anyone and everyone. “We never get tired of our guests’ reactions when we show them their completed frames and see that smile on their faces,” Sturges said. “Sometimes people have no idea of what they want when they walk in, but after working with one of our creative designers, the finished product is amazing and sometimes unexpected. The options are endless.” “Making art supplies easily available to children and young artists is very important to us. We have a section specifically geared towards keeping those little ones creative and entertained,” she said. If you want tho create something special for yourself, or a unique gift for a loved one, the Sturges at The Paint Chip are there to help.
specifically for seniors and for children. “Our workouts are designed to allow women of all fitness levels and age groups to work out and keep moving together,” Thorne said. Kaia offers a seven-day free week pass for women to come in and check out the workouts. This can be via livestream classes or in-studio sessions. During the summer there is a twomonth teacher special offer. Call 916-284-4735 for information. On July 7 at 6:30 p.m., the founder of Symmetry, Patrick Mummy, will be at the studio to discuss injury prevention and optimizing physical performance using his patented Alignsmart system. Call 916-284-4735 to sign up or send an email to info@kaiafitdavis.com.
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The Paint Chip
The Paint Chip 217 F St., Davis 530-753-5093 thepaint-chip.com
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Brian and Maia Sturges make owning The Paint Chip a family affair.
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It’s a family affair with father Jeff Boone, mother Anita Boone and sons Adam and Eric Boone running things at the Winters distillery since it opened three years ago.
Patio29 Spirits Company
Enterprise staff Patio29 Spirits Co. specializes in making a variety of spirits while honoring the rich agriculture of the region. Its award-winning, grain-to-glass spirits include vodka, gin, rum, bourbon, rye and five different flavored whiskeys. It’s a family affair with father Jeff Boone, mother Anita Boone and sons Adam and Eric Boone running things at the Winters distillery since it opened three
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Anita Boone fills a few bottles at Patio29 Spirits Company in Winters.
years ago. Jeff Boone is the president, Anita Boone the vice president, Adam Boone is head distiller and Eric Boone the tasting-room manager. The Boones have years of training through American Distilling Institute, UC Davis brewing program, and hands-on training at a number of distilleries along the West Coast. “As the only craft distillery in Yolo County, our business has a unique synergy with other businesses and members of our community,” Eric told The Enterprise. “We are able to produce brandy for local wineries that is used for fortified wine products. Turning grape pomace from those same wineries into grappa, an Italian-style brandy. Our spent whiskey grain is used to feed local pigs. During the height of the pandemic, Patio29 produced upwards of 1400 gallons of hand sanitizer for our local first responders, nonprofits and small businesses.” Patio29 has expanded its
Patio29 Spirits Co. 723 Railroad Ave. Winters CA 95694 530-794-6174 www.patio29.com
food menu to include pubstyle food, so having dinner with tastings and craft cocktails is now an option. The new offerings include flatbreads, soft pretzels, salads and more. They also have plans for Sunday brunch coming soon The Boones plan to expand their reach by having their products in more stores throughout California, as they continue to experiment with new ingredients and new spirits. The tasting room is open Fridays through Sundays. Tasting flights, craft cocktails, pub-style food spirits merchandise and bottles to go. Distillery tours and private events are also available. “Something for everyone!” Eric Boone said.
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Blain White, Danny Falk, Rich Falk and Zack Falk form a family at Vander Hamm Tire Goodyear in Davis.
Vander Hamm Tire Center
Enterprise staff In 1976, Chuck Vander Hamm and his wife Marilyn opened a tire and service store in the small town of Davis — Vander Hamm Tire Center, Inc. Over the years it has become a staple in the Davis community with a loyal following and, at this point, also includes a family legacy — three generations! Their daughter and her husband, Carrie and Rich Falk managed the shop up until 2018 along with their wonderful family of employees that included their six children, who have all worked at the shop at some point over the years. In 2018, the business was passed down to their oldest son, Danny. Danny graduated
from the University of Arizona and worked for the family business while getting his master’s degree at University of San Francisco. His wife, Vibeka, manages the bookkeeping for the business. Vander Hamm’s employees also have been a part of the family for many years. Doug Webster has worked for the company since 1979 — 40 plus years. His sons have previously worked here, too. Blain White has been with the company since 1994 — 25-plus years. “Our community is so important to us and we look forward to many more years of service and memories!” said Vibeka. Vander Hamm Tire Center Goodyear is located at 2222 Fifth St. in Davis. Call them at 530-758-8282 or visit www. vanderhammtirecenter.com.
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Public Figure · Real Estate Agent · Coach
As a local resident of the California community, I am extremely passionate about my hometown and all that its beautiful neighborhoods have to offer. I pride myself on providing my clients with the most thorough, full service experience by creating relationships that extend beyond the sale. Appreciating the diverse culture of California is what makes my job truly rewarding, but seeing the smiles on my clients faces when they find the home of their dreams is what makes my job the best. Let’s find your home together.
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Greg and Debra Schulze, center, owners of Gallery of Fireplaces in Vacaville, are surrounded by their family on vacation.
Gallery of Fireplaces Enterprise staff Greg and Debra Schulze are fired up about having worked together for 30 years. The married couple owns Gallery of Fireplaces, 385 Merchant St. in Vacaville, a one-stop shop for heater-rated fireplaces and inserts, grills, fire pits, sun shades and awnings. Greg oversees shop operations and construction crews as well as creating design concepts for future jobs, while Debra takes care of all finance and accounting. Their son Brandon is head of operations. Greg and Brandon, when not in the field, along with the store staff, Jason and Chris,
Gallery of Fireplaces
385 Merchant St., Vacaville 707-446-9008 galleryoffireplaces.com take on sales in the store. Their daughter Kelley recently joined the family business in office administration, and just added another family member to the tree. Along with sales, Gallery of Fireplaces offers design and installation of high efficiency fireplaces, stoves and inserts. They also install fire pits, sunshades, outdoor
kitchen components, mantels, gas lines, electrical, and decorative stone and tile. “We are a full-service hearth and patio shop — from the design process to finish,” said Greg Schulze. “Let us help you transform your existing fireplace or create a beautiful new fireplace from scratch in your home or outdoor patio. “Your fireplace is the perfect spot to gather around with family and friends. After all, fire is the original social media,” Schulze said. Call Gallery of Fireplaces at 707-446-9008, or go online to galleryoffireplaces.com.
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Stabler’s A-1 Appliance
Stabler’s A-1 Appliance
Enterprise staff The original Stabler’s A-1 Appliance has been in the area since 1961, when Walt and Joanne Stabler, Paul’s parents, opened the store in a warehouse on County Road 100A. The store is now at 548 Kentucky Ave., off East Street in Woodland. Now at their new location, customers enjoy easy access from the I-5 freeway. Paul and his wife, Carman have owned Stabler’s A-1 Appliance for 18 years. “Now in business for 61 years, I started helping my parents in the store when I was about 13 or 14 years old. They really got things established, and when Carman and I took over in 2005, it was pretty well-known for quality appliances and service,” Paul said. Stabler’s A-1 Appliance sells and services all major brands of appliances, including dishwashers, refrigerators, microwaves, ranges, freezers, washing machines and dryers by manufacturers such as GE, Maytag, Hotpoint, Whirlpool,
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548 Kentucky Ave., Woodland 530-662-3996 www.stablerappliance.com
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Stabler’s A-1 Appliance staff, from left, Paul, Carman and Mike Stabler. The business sells and services all major brands of appliances, including dishwashers, refrigerators, microwaves, ranges, freezers, washing machines and dryers. KitchenAid and GE Monogram. In addition, they sell accessories such as range hoods and wine refrigerators. The family involvement in the
business extends to Carman’s and Paul’s son, Michael, who installs appliances, performs service and sales. Casey Parker joined the family
business, working in the store, and also installs appliances, performs service and sales. Carman’s brother, Jeff, is the service manager and has been
with the company for 25 years. “Because we are a medium-sized local company, people can’t believe that we have competitive prices on appliances that the big box stores do — but we still do local services as well,” said Carman Stabler. “We provide local people with personalized service and competitive prices which allows us to help many nonprofit organizations. “We just remodeled our store. Stop by and check it out,” she added. “We always have lots of dogs to welcome you. Come by and say “hi” to Kona, Zigy, Luke, Lady and Mr. B.” Stabler’s A-1 Appliance is located at 548 Kentucky Ave. in Woodland. Call 530-662-3996 or visit www.stablerappliance.com.
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More than 30 eateries closed in Davis since March 2020 It’s been 27 months since the start of the pandemic. UC Davis students are back in town, and most COVID restrictions have been lifted, but the virus’ effects on the local economy persist. We lost more than 30 Davis restaurants since March 2020, and at least six retail stores closed for good. I keep track on a public spreadsheet (link below). This column is a roundup of those, and a reminder to keep up your support of the small, local, independent businesses that contribute to the vitality of our town.
Gone for good
Too many Davis restaurants permanently closed their Davis establishments since the pandemic began: Bistro 33; BurgerIM, Chay Corner (popups in Sacramento); The Chicken Hawkers; Chickpeas Kitchen Davis; China Bistro, City Hall Tavern, Cookies N Cones, Davis
Barbecue Pit (twice) and before that, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit; D Street Steakhouse; de Vere’s Irish Pub; Extreme Pizza; Fish’s Wild Island Grill; Foodie’s mobile kitchen; Fusion Boba & Sandwiches; Gong Cha bubble tea; Hong Kong Cafe; KetMoRee; Konditorei Austrian Pastry Café; La Piñata Mexican Grill; On Tap; Ramen Hook; Round Table Pizza; Starbuck’s Coffee in University Mall; Taste of Thai; Uncle Vito’s; Village Pizza & Grill; and West Coast Sourdough. Davis retail and service
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Gloria and Albert Kutternig served their last desserts when Konditorei Austrian Pastry Café closed on Feb. 25. Estelle Bakery & Pâtisserie will eventually replace it.
businesses closures include: A’bout with Hair, B&L Bike Shop; Bernard’s Tire; Cost Plus World Market; Davis Sport Shop; Davis Welcome Service; Executive Cleaners in West Davis; Famous Footwear; Fire Fit; Get Fit Davis (GFD Sport remains open); GNC, Partners in Learning; Pa wsitive Groomers ; Personalized Pilates; Restler Brothers Barber Shop; Tarah Thai Asian Market; and Yeti Mini Mart.
Temporary closures
El Toro Bravo, which closed before the pandemic began, plans to reopen as soon as this summer. Raja’s Tandoor should, too, once its building remodeling is complete. Yi Tea may reopen in October.
New arrivals
Some entrepreneurs were brave enough to start a Davis business during pandemic times. They included Black Frog Coffee; Casablanca; Guads Tacos & Beer; Handheld Sweet & Savory Pies permanent food truck; Hikari Sushi & Omakase; Hyatt House extended-stay hotel; MarrowFit; Mountain Mike’s Pizza; Mt. BBQ House; My Burma (formerly Burma Eat); Musette (formerly Pannier); Myu Myu mini mart; Nick the Greek; Pachamama Coffee Cooperative; Pho Tasty; Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers; The Smart Axe; Stand Up Kabob; Tasty Gourmet; Tian Shun Ju Chinese; a second location for Tim’s Hawaiian, replacing Fish’s Wild; and Ume Tea. On their way We look forward to welcoming the following new businesses: Chando’s Tacos (will take over the former Redrum Burger spot); Dah Bao; Dunloe Brewing downtown taproom; Estelle Bakery & Pâtisserie; Local Kitchens; Mamma; Paste Thai; Wayback Burgers; Volt Coffee, Tea and Taps; and three yet-to-be-named restaurants that will fill the former de Vere’s Irish pub, D Street Steakhouse and Uncle Vito’s
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Hikari Sushi & Omakase opened in early May in the former Cookies N Cones spot on F Street. Here, owner Zin Khine and her husband Sithu Tun prepare an omakase course. spaces.
Comprehensive list
You can see how I keep track of Davis businesses by accessing my Google spreadsheet at https://bit. ly/DavisBusinesses. It includes more hundreds of Davis businesses affected by COVID-19.
Email me (address below) to suggest updates. — Wendy Weitzel is a Davis writer and editor. Follow business news on her Comings & Goings Facebook and Instagram pages. If you know of a business coming or going in the area, contact her at wendyedit@gmail.com.
Mamma, an Italian restaurant and market, is scheduled to open in August, replacing Bistro 33 and City Hall Tavern. Wendy Weitzel/ Courtesy photo
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Family owned and operated for 41 years, Redwood Barn Nursery is a mainstay in the local nursery business, and the barn itself a Fifth Street landmark since 1981. The core employees all do everything: watering, stocking, ordering, customer service at the garden center. “When we built our barn on Fifth Street, it was on the edge of town!” owner Don Shor, a plant-science graduate from UC Davis, said. “People are often surprised to learn that we literally built the barn ourselves.” “We’ve helped people plant trees and gardens for more than four decades,” Shor said, “doing our part to make a cooler, shadier, more beautiful community.”
All Size Flooring Center is a small flooring business run by husband-and-wife team Charlie Wade Saavedra and Colleen Stafford. They have owned All Size Flooring for 15 years and have helped homeowners, landlords, property managers and realtors with all their flooring needs. Their beautiful showroom is conveniently located off Highway 80 at Mason and Depot streets in Vacaville. They are a licensed and insured flooring company that provides residential and commercial installations throughout surrounding counties. All Size Flooring Center prides itself on professional installations done by licensed contractors.
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Redwood Barn Nursery has been a fixture on Fifth Street since 1981. Redwood Barn has begun growing more, nearly a majority now, of its own vegetables and many flowers for sale. Shor anticipates more diverse and interesting offerings, more gardens for wildlife, and greater consciousness of droughtappropriate landscapes.
Redwood Barn Nursery 1607 Fifth St., Davis 530-758-2276 redwoodbarn.com
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All Size Flooring Center
1021 Mason St., Ste. 2, Vacaville 707-448-3300 allsizeflooringcenter.com
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Colleen Stafford and Charlie Wade Saavedra at All Size Flooring Center. Because All Size Flooring stocks so many different types of flooring they are able to compete with big
box stores but give the personal touch that a small business can provide. So if you are thinking of changing your flooring please give All Size Flooring Center a visit and see what is new in flooring and what products are the best fit for your lifestyle and budget. To learn more about the business, visit www.allsizeflooringcenter.com or call 707-448-3300, or visit 1021 Mason St., Ste. 2, in Vacaville.
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