COSHOCTON − The Coshocton Tribune is highlighting 12 locally owned stores in December as part of a "12 Shops of Christmas" series.
Owner: Operated by the Coshocton Visitors Bureau; director is Mindy Brems. ind china suppl
Number of employees: Three − Mindy Brems, Kara McIntire and Kristi Adelsberger
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Contact: Email at info@visitcoshocton.com, call 740-622-4877 or find on Facebook and Instagram as Coshocton Supply Co.
What's in stock? The Coshocton Supply Co. features items created by area artists and farmers, along with flags from Annin Flag Makers.
What does it offer that sets it apart from others? The Coshocton Supply Co. is also a tourism information center with free guides, maps and brochures from the area. We personally greet every guest and learn where they come from. So far this year, we have greeted nearly 16,000 guests from all 88 Ohio counties, 28 foreign countries and 49 of 50 states — North Dakota is still needed.
What's special or different for the holiday season? We participate in the Jingle Bell Shop Hop and are open until 7 p.m. during the Roscoe Village Candle Lightings days. We are also having a sale on all in-stock T-shirts, thermals, hoodies and sweatshirts.
Is the Christmas season its biggest time of year? We are actually busy from May to December because we are in Historic Roscoe Village, which attracts thousands of people to Coshocton each year.
What have been some of the best-selling items so far this holiday season? In November, our biggest sellers were Mill Creek Homestead candles and bath items, Rusty Plow Press T-shirts, Annin Flags, Pine Gap Woodworks ornaments and Tana's Tasty Treats buckeyes.
ind china suppl Why is shopping local important? Shopping at local stores like the Coshocton Supply Co. gives buyers the chance to acquire unique, locally made items. The money they spend stays right here in Coshocton.