Washington Street Outfitters to relocate, expand

By KATIE LANG

SIEDC

TIFFIN – Downtown boutique Washington Street Outfitters will be moving to a new location this fall. The storefront space at 186 S. Washington St. will provide the shop room to expand their product offerings and selection.
Owners Zoe Dolch and Spenser Blackiston are looking forward to providing a better experience for their customers. “The new space has the right aesthetic, gives us a larger area to work with, more storage in the back room, better ease of access, and more readily available parking, as well as a more visual storefront,” Dolch said.
WSO got their start through the Laird Business Contest. Dolch and Blackistan submitted their business plan and competed with six other entrepreneurs to win one year of free rent for a space in the Laird Arcade, courtesy of the Tiffin Community Reinvestment Group.
“The Laird allowed us to get on our feet and learn,” Dolch said. “We are thankful for the opportunity and experience, and we are ready to take what we’ve learned and use it on a larger scale.”
Tiffin Mayor Aaron Montz congratulated the pair on their success. “With Washington Street Outfitters, Zoe and Spenser have proven that their concept works in downtown Tiffin and that young entrepreneurs can thrive here,” he said.
WSO is still open at their current location inside the Laird Arcade 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.

Katie Lang is communications manager for Seneca Industrial & Economic Development Corp., 19 W. Market St., Suite C, Tiffin, 419-618-2658, senecasuccess.com.