As the seasons change, Summit County’s business scene continues to morph. A beloved art spot in Frisco is expecting to see some changes, a Summit County nonprofit is teaming up with a hotel for a partnership that will benefit the Blue River Watershed, and a property management company is receiving national recognition for its work in the lodging industry. Here’s the latest in the business landscape in Summit.
Stay Sunny Frisco is in the process of transitioning owners after its recent purchase. The spot features art from its former owner, Ashlie Weisel, alongside other pieces and knick-knacks from small creators. Weisel opened Stay Sunny Frisco, first known as Sunny Side Up Studio, in 2018 and recently posted on Facebook she was looking to sell because she was moving abroad.
She said she wanted to sell to someone who would keep the store similar to how it has always been, featuring her art and others, but she also hopes the new owner would add their own twist to it. Enter Summit County resident Ruth Campbell, who sold her formal wear, gift and souvenir business on Frisco Main Street a few years ago after six years of ownership. When she saw Weisel’s post, she decided to reach out and put her name in the hat, despite thinking her chance of securing the business was a long shot.
Weisel responded with support, and Campbell soon began thinking about what her new space will look like in the future. Just as Weisel’s post suggested, Campbell plans to keep Stay Sunny largely .