National Mom and Pop Small Business Owner Day celebrates small business owners every year on March 29th. Our economy couldn’t run without small, locally owned mom and pop businesses. Not only do they provide jobs, they also create economic growth, have positive influences on local communities, and make our communities diverse and vibrant.

Here at The Madison Senior Living, we understand these businesses spend countless hours nurturing and growing their enterprise but, all in all, they love what they do, just like we love what we do in healthcare. To celebrate National Mom and Pop Day, we had our department heads choose a small business of their liking and celebrate the day with them. They celebrated by leaving google reviews, posting about them on social media, and doing what we call a CFU, aka a Creative Follow Up. We are thankful for each of them and loved celebrating their day with them.

List of Department Heads                                                  List of their small business

Amber Wimberly, Senior Living Director                               Scolas

Jennifer Smith, Operations Coordinator                                PetTopia

Ignacio Barraza, Culinary Director                                        Colossal Cookie

Erin Winstead, Executive Director                                        Anita’s Famous Rolls Bakery * Box Lunch

Cynthia Schulte, Resident Services Director                        D’zara Salon

Lee Forste, Plant Ops Director                                             Tidyuppie Cleaning

Cassie Hayes, Memory Care Director                                  Classy Chocolate

Shea Verse, Business Office Director                                  Ma& Pa’s Kettle

Holly Belanger, Wellness Director                                        Alewel’s

If you're in the neighborhood, take a minute to check these businesses out! Our community wouldn't be what it is without them, and we are so grateful they're here!