Ben Garbacz/DMG Sunflower Books and Coffee Shop, located at 528 Quincy St. in Hancock, is celebrating its third year under ownership by Susan Mattila.
Sunflower Books and Coffee celebrated its third anniversary in Hancock this past weekend. Launched in December 2021, the store has grown from inventory purchased by current owner Susan Mattila. Mattila had the skeleton of a bookstore in hand, but wanted to expand beyond that. She accepted book donations to increase inventory and continued coffee service from her previous location.
His first job after graduating from high school was in a coffee shop retail store, and he was happy to continue to combine the book and cafe aspects. There is also a bakery and ice cream in the store, so you can enjoy it regardless of the season.
In addition to books, the store also sells gift items such as mugs, postcards, magnets, stuffed animals, and other UP items. Mattila also enjoys showcasing local and regional authors at book readings and signings, and feels very appreciated and appreciated by the community.
The Copper Country community in general always supports small businesses and local entrepreneurs.” said Mattila. “So just to be able to be one of those guys that they support is so great. ”
She shows her gratitude to the Copper Nation by painting gift certificates each day during Remembrance Day, offers free cake on Fridays, and commissions individuals to do a Tupperware pop-up on Saturdays, offering discounts and We created an opportunity to spin the prize wheel to get additional items. Some of these festive discounts will continue until Monday.
“Thank you to everyone in the community for their support.” Mattila said. “So let’s see where that goes.”
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