Facing challenges often is an ongoing part of being a business owner. But for Linda Klapsis, who has owned and operated Little Creperie at 102 S. Prospect Ave. for a little more than eight years, h…
But for Linda Klapsis, who has owned and operated Little Creperie at 102 S. Prospect Ave. for a little more than eight years, her biggest challenge now is very different.
Klapsis said she approached the owners of Sparrow about staying where she is, thinking that her store would fit very well next to a coffee shop and offer a “win-win” for both businesses; however, they told her they were not interested. Klapsis said she asked her current landlord for an extension on her lease, which has 2 1/2 years remaining, but was denied that request and felt the landlord really wanted her to leave at this time to aid in the development of Sparrow’s space.
“My heart is here now. The downtown area here is like the quaint town I grew up in Park Ridge. Here in Clarendon Hills, it’s a friendly family, friendly give-back community that has so much to offer. It’s this that keeps my heart motivated, as well as the complimentary comments we receive daily, regarding our staff and the love of my product.”
“I will create the space at the new Little Crêperie space to be as similar to what I have, to keep the same aesthetic,” she said. “There’s lots of construction. We have our hands full.”Creer said the Village Board approved $62,500 in Tax Increment Financing for Klapsis to help assist with the move and get her new space up to code for her business use, which includes ADA requirements, some fire code updates, and some utility work.
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