UniQue Ideas Flourish in Olde Towne

Name: Michele Van Tuyl, business owner

Business: UniQue Ideas 'N More, 58 Fenton Plaza, Olde Towne Fenton. The  boutique specializes in personalized gifts and custom items, including T shirts and apparel. Van Tuyl said the store's recent move to Olde Towne Fenton has increased its visibility and customer traffic.

Professional background: In addition to learning business operations from family members who have owned and managed businesses, Van Tuyl's creative background come from a bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance.

Civic Involvement: Van Tuyl is a member of the Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce, the Olde Towne Fenton Business Association and the Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition. She also has been active in Rockwood schools, including Rockwood South Middle School and Rockwood Summit High School.

Hobbies: Going to the lake at Goose Creek.

Comments: "Customer service is huge. That's what I'm always telling my staff. If people don't like you they're not going to buy from you or come back. We try to have things that are unique to the community and do whatever we can to create or come up with something that is tailored to our customer's needs."