Wilton Business Spotlight: We Park Valet

Every local business has a story worth sharing with the community. And that’s the belief behind this exciting series we’ve kicked off at Patch — to shine the spotlight on all our favorite local businesses, and to learn a little about the ones we may not know that well.

Business: We Park Valet
Owners: Nick Galella & Chris Slavin
Website: Weparkvalet.com
Address: Home office, Wilton, CT

How did you come up with the name?

We park...it’s what we do

Why choose that location? Why start a business in this town?

Born and raised here, plenty of restaurants in the surrounding towns that need parking assistance

Briefly, what business are you in?

Valet parking

What’s the most difficult moment or challenge you’ve faced as a business owner?

Staffing quality employees

Were there any challenges that made you second guess your decision to be an entrepreneur?

Second guessing is the first step towards defeat

What’s been your favorite moment or proudest achievement since opening?

Having multiply employees tell me this is the best job they’ve ever had

What’s the most innovative idea your employees or customers have had that you put into practice?

Using caribeners so keys don’t get lost

How do you deal with difficult customers?

Common sense and charm

How does your business give back or get involved in the community?

Employing young locals