Despite the crazy economy (or perhaps because of it), all sorts of new businesses are popping up in town and online.
- , www.coastalcleanersct.com, 105 Wall Street, (203) 245-6780. Innovation: The only eco green dry-cleaning offered in the area.
- In O'Scents of Madison, www.inoscentsofmadison.com. Innovation: Imported lavender gifts using English lavender. All lavender is imported from France, and only essential oils are used. Started with sachets and wedding favors, expanded to bath salts, body polish, eye wraps and gift baskets. Found at Walker-Loden, Elite, , , as well as YOLO in Guilford.
- , www.poppiesboutique.com, 114 Bradley Road, (203) 245-2245. Innovation: Buys children's clothing outright with store credit or cash immediately. Supports other mom-owned businesses.
- SavingsClique.com. Innovation: Madison entrepreneurs Ryan Duques and James Warner strike again with a service that offers time sensitive coupons.
- The Virtual Club @ B-FIT, www.bfitstudios.com/The-Vintage-Club.html, 508 Old Toll Road, (203) 350-0519. Innovation: Play year-round on more than one of 60 world-renowned courses using an indoor simulator. Studio is a great space for birthday parties and other such celebrations! Schedule for the upcoming Fall/Winter will offer golf leagues for all age and gender categories will be highlighted on website at www.jonwilsongolf.com and on Madison Patch. Simulator is a perfect practice facility for evening use and foul weather days and is air conditioned. Summer clinic socials will be offered throughout the summer, please contact Jon at jcwpga@gmail.com for details. Gift certificates are available.
