From Practical Beginnings to Purposeful Style: The Story of Modish Maven Boutique Tonya Gendreau’s journey starts in her hometown of Lima, Ohio—a place that shaped her grounded nature and quiet resilience. As a young mother to her daughter and son, her entry into retail wasn’t driven by a passion for fashion, but by practical necessity. During her time at a department store, Tonya honed her customer service skills and earned a promotion to assistant store manager, all while managing the demands of parenting. Life changed beautifully in 1994 when she met her husband, Percy, a Maine native who had moved

In the heart of Lima, Ohio, a story of dedication, transformation, and family unfolds with the legacy of the Trophy Center, a business that has witnessed the ebb and flow of generations. This is the tale of Betty Numbers and her daughter, Deveria Dake—a dynamic duo whose combined efforts have shaped the Trophy Center into a beloved local institution. The journey began in 1950, a year of change and possibility. Leonard Faurot, a man with a knack for both pawnshops and opportunity, owned the building that housed a modest pawnshop. Among his many interests, his son-in-law was a fervent tennis

In the heart of Lima, Ohio at 606 W. North St. stands Sullivan Insurance—a testament to resilience, dedication, and the power of familial legacy. It all began with Regis Sullivan, a man whose journey through life mirrored the ebbs and flows of his beloved town. From humble beginnings in 1919, Regis found his calling in the insurance industry in the early forties. Through perseverance and a keen eye for opportunity, he rose through the ranks of Baker-Davisson-Soliday Insurance, eventually birthing Sullivan Insurance in 1947. Originally located at 43 Town Square (First National Bank building), the agency became a cornerstone of