Here in Lake Havasu City, a talented entrepreneur has found pure success as a small business owner. Kimberly M Finch owns and operates 6 businesses in town: Cabana Boat, Kimberly Michael Salon, The Chair, Beach House, Finch House Boutique, and Tasty Waves. Being successful with all of these businesses would not have been possible without the help of her husband, Dallas Finch, who for 27 years helped run the famous Kokomo Beach Club.
A little about their background
Kim, born and raised in Lake Havasu City, left for college in Los Angeles after high school and trained to become a hairdresser for 6 years. She returned to Lake Havasu City, where she met her husband Dallas. They later purchased the property for Kimberly Michael Salon and have owned it for 11 years.
Prior to Kimberly Michael Salon, they established Cabana Boat 3 years earlier, initially operating 3 boats, but now have 11 in total. Cabana Boat is a popular Lake Havasu City attraction for locals and tourists, offering boat rentals for special occasions and leisurely days on the lake. Their other businesses are located in the bustling English Village, frequented by both locals and tourists.
Timeline of their businesses
About five years ago, the owners of the English Village approached Kim and Dallas. They had found success with Cabana Boat and Kimberly Michael Salon and encouraged them to open something in the village. Shortly after, The Chair – Lake Havasu was born, joining Beach House, Finch House Boutique, and Big Fin’s Tasty Waves, all opening within a year. Kim explained that owning 4 businesses in the English Village is special to her.“I have a huge attachment to the village. I grew up hanging out down there, running around, riding our bikes and scooters, going down the grass hill and it’s been really cool helping bring that back to life. That’s probably the best part is seeing it evolve and being a part of that since we have a lot of the land down there.”
Kim and Dallas achieved great success, with each store earning over 4 stars on Yelp. Owning a small business, let alone 6 of them, is no easy task. When asked if she could give advice to aspiring small business owners, Kim stated, “Take the risk. You don’t get anywhere without taking a risk… If you have a dream, go for it.”
To Kim, the most special part about being successful in her hometown is giving back. “Giving back to my community and being involved is my favorite part.” Kim and Dallas employ over 130 local workers, positively impacting Lake Havasu City’s economy by providing jobs.
What is next for Finch House Boutique?
Coming up, an exciting expansion is coming to their stores. The Finch House Boutique will be expanding their retail store by offering online shopping, nationwide. Soon, customers will be able to visit their store in the English Village, or shop from home.
This content was written by our amazing staff writer Alicia Armendariz
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