From the Top: Donna Smith, Owner of Occasions
Naperville, IL – Businesses that give back to the community here in Naperville aren’t that hard to find, and one proprietor who has been actively making a difference is Donna Smith, owner of Occasions — an artist-inspired gift store that features works created by creators hailing from Mexico, Israel, Italy, Portugal and more, as well as from the United States.
Smith launched her first store in 2007, and said that from the beginning, her business plan “included being involved with the community and giving back.”
“I think retail is something in my blood, and I’ve always loved working with people,” Smith said. “I’m a believer that businesses need to work with their local community and it’s important to develop a relationship that’s a two-way street: you give to local charities and schools and churches, and in turn, those people need to support their local businesses.”