- December 19, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A group of small business owners teamed up on Saturday for a pop-up shop in Grand Rapids to support each other this holiday season.
They say they’re glad they have the support of the community and one another.
“After I lost my job during the pandemic, I decided that I was going to invest in myself,” Tamika McAfee, the owner of Tamia’s Boutique and Beauty on 28th Street in Grand Rapids, said. “It was just amazing to be able to see my dream, and the name of my boutique is the name after my daughter. I felt that opening up was her spirit living through this business.”
McAfee’s daughter, Tamia, passed away at only 7 hours old, 24 years ago. The boutique is named in her honor.
“Just getting people to believe in you, to support you, to just see your dream, see your vision,” McAfee said.
McAfee hosted a pop-up shop with 10 other vendors. Sharon Dawson and Shawna Box are two of…
