Elizabeth and Linda Shikany, Manager and Owner of Marigold Tell us a little bit about your story and why you chose Broad Ripple Village to be the home of your business. Linda: I moved here from Cincinnati, where I lived in the Clifton area, which has an amazing live, work, and play environment. When I was transferred to Indianapolis, I couldn’t find a similar, quaint neighborhood until I found Broad Ripple.I discovered Artifacts and other quaint, beautiful, local shops; it was a fun evening. From then on, I was hooked on Broad Ripple. I had taken a photography class at the Broad Ripple Art Center where I met JoAnn Kavanaugh, and we talked about starting a business in Indy. We were thinking really good food and cooking classes, but then we realized neither of us knew the industry or health laws. We were both familiar with a women’s clothing store in Cincinnati where we loved to shop, and we decided Indianapolis needed a similar store. With that in mind, we opened a clothing store, and that’s how Marigold was formed. Our original location was the current BRVA office, and we spent 19 years there. How many years have you been located in Broad Ripple Village? We will be celebrating 28 years in September 2017. How would you describe your business, and why should people visit you? Elizabeth: I would describe us as fun, eclectic women’s clothing store. The great thing about Marigold is you are always greeted by a friendly smile. You’ll always find things that you won’t find other places in town. We help you build a wardrobe with items that will last in your closet. Beyond clothes, we can also talk about restaurants, movies, information about the area – we offer personal connections. We’ve become such a technological society, and you don’t get that personal attention as much from other retailers. From the perspective of someone who moved here, Broad Ripple made me feel welcome – people stop and say good morning. You can build those relationships, and that’s magic of Broad Ripple and the magic of Marigold. Linda: I think it’s all about connections. Yes, we sell clothing, but we know our customers. We have those connections with our customers, and it’s the people that really create our business and have given us the longevity. Can you share with us an experience you had with a program, initiative, or interaction with the Broad Ripple Village Association that could help others understand the BRVA’s impact or mission? Linda: When our friend, Bill Brink, passed away, several people wanted to create a memorial for him in Broad Ripple. We started brainstorming and, through the support of the BRVA, were able to create the Bill Brink Memorial Garden. Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, the Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society, along with many local businesses and people donated, but we needed someone to help put it together, and the BRVA did that. The garden did something wonderful for the community, including education about native plants, and the BRVA really helped us get that done. Broad Ripple is such a large, dense coming-together of people and businesses. We need the BRVA to bring us together and oversee the continued growth of the Village. I think a sense of community is so important to the success of an area. All of us, as business owners and residents, need to be proud of the Village, the community. We all need to pitch-in and help. You can’t be an island, you need to be part of community. Elizabeth: When I started working at Marigold, Linda made sure I went to BRVA meetings. I really liked the development of relationships of business owners and managers within Broad Ripple. The merchant meetings were great to know how businesses interacted with each other. We’ve continued that through the Art Walk committee and other events that are put on in the Village. I’ve appreciated that BRVA has helped grow those relationships between owners. What is your favorite thing about the Village? How about place to eat? Shop? Place to go? Linda: We both live, work, and play in Broad Ripple. It is fun to know everyone who owns the shops, and it is all about having a community and a sense of belonging. I think people want that. One year, I decided to do all my holiday shopping in the Village. It was fun to find all kinds of unique gifts and see people. If I ever moved away, I’d miss that connection between people and stores and walkability. Some of my favorite places include Perk Up and the Monon Coffee Company for grabbing that morning cup. Elizabeth: I like the openness of the village. There are so many different personalities, and you can be who you want in the Village. We love the Northside Group restaurants and hit those very often, along with Broad Ripple Brewpub, Monon Food Company, and Union Jack. What excites you about the future of Broad Ripple? Linda: I’m excited about the economic development that the BRVA has started. Looking at spaces and trying to figure out what would be good fit for that space – I’m really appreciative of that. With the development and the apartments, I just think that density is good for the businesses, and even the residents, because it continues to make the Village a desirable place to live. Elizabeth: I’m excited about the growth in the Village. It’s great to see investment in our neighborhood, and as long as we keep the feel of the Village, it’s a great opportunity for us and our neighbors. 
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