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November 26,
2010 Studio 607 Heads Westby
Andy Ross, New Haven Independent
Quinnipiac Bank Lends to New Haven Salon
The longstanding Wooster Square business Studio 607, a full service hair
and skin salon, is moving three blocks west to 839 Chapel St. – into the
English Building. As part of the change owners Thomas and Sami Angelini will
also give it a new name, Salon Lulu, which was inspired by their daughter
Luciana – also known as “Lulu.”
Although Studio 607 had only three salon stations, Salon Lulu is more
than twice as big, with eight stations and a newly enhanced menu of spa
services.
Thom is one of the region’s most talented colorists and is best known for
his personal service and cutting edge hair designs. “I have been in a small
shop with only a few employees since I started in 1998, but my referral
business has outgrown our space.” Thom has also lived on Chapel Street for
the past 14 years during his downtown walks he’s noticed a steady increase
of pedestrian traffic. So when the residential building opened up it made
sense to move in order to grow the business.
Quinnipiac Bank and Trust provided the funding after reviewing Thom’s
business plan. “I could not believe a bank could work so fast,” Thom said,
“especially during these difficult economic times.”
David Sportelli, Vice President of Small Business Lending, said “I am
seeing an up tick in confidence on the part of small businesses to expand”.
“These are successful small businesses stepping out and taking advantage of
a low interest rate environment to expand now”. “We like to see businesses
using the money to purchase goods, services and hire people”. “Everyone here
at the bank is excited to be able to help small businesses grow their
business, especially for the Angelinis and their employees, New Haven and
the economy as a whole and of course it is good for us”. “Salon Lulu
receives a loan to expand their business and we prosper by getting a new
customer”.
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