Studio Posh
1670 W. First Ave., www.studioposh.com
Open since: May 2009
Specialty: We’re definitely known for catering to young kids doing extreme fashion cuts and colors – funky fashion, that kind of thing. We get a lot of requests for styles that are popular in Europe, especially with men – short on the sides and long on top. We also do a lot of bridal updos.
Describe the business in one sentence: We're a very casual, family-owned business that Mom, Dad and the kids can walk into and feel at home.
What do you like about the Grandview location: We love that people can walk here from their houses. In the summer, we put water out for people’s dogs. Working here is great because Grandview is such a cute little community.
Describe your business as an ice cream flavor: Rainbow sherbet: fun and light, gay and lesbian friendly!
Shift
1520 W. First Ave., www.shiftgrandview.com
Open since: 2012
Specialty: We’re a mind-body-fitness studio, so we specialize in movement arts. Every service we offer is rooted in mindfulness and being very present in your own life – no matter if you have MS or Parkinsons or if you’re at the top of your game.
Describe the business in one sentence: We encourage our clients to “be in their movement” by being present and not ignoring their bodies.
What do you like about the Grandview location? Grandview is great. It’s such a walkable community and, because of that it has a sense of unity. You see the faces you may recognize and say "Hi," even though you may not know a first name. It really is a place where you get to know the vibe of the businesses as well as the people who live there.
Describe your business as an ice cream flavor: Superman ice cream! Colorful describes us. Our logo has a lot of different colors in it, and the people are colorful, too.
Jin’s Tailoring and Alterations
1630 W. First Ave., www.facebook.com/pages/Jins-Tailoring-Alterations
Open since: 2004
Specialty: We’ll do just about anything. Any change you need to be made, we can do.
Describe the business in one sentence: We offer quality tailoring and alterations at a reasonable price.
What do you like about the Grandview location? Grandview is an absolutely wonderful community. The customers are just terrific, and the area is so safe. Even the police department is so nice and couldn’t be better. It’s convenient to downtown Columbus and OSU – I can’t say enough.
Describe your business as an ice cream flavor: Spumoni! If you haven’t tried it yet, you just have to.
Christopher Keels Photography
1628 W. First Ave., www.christopherkeels.com
Open Since: 2004
Specialty: Photography, specifically portraits.
Describe the business in one sentence: We focus on genuine lifestyle artistic photography.
What do you like about the Grandview location: It’s a true community. It’s very connected – walkable, lots of families. There’s a strong sense of relationship.
Describe your business as an ice cream flavor: Chocolate chip; the chips are the surprise. On the surface, we have a really clean, modern feel, but there’s a lot of warmth in the work.
