Sips n Strokes opens in Sussex

March 07, 2011
(Sussex, WI) – Sips n Strokes, a painting class where people of all skill levels can sip their favorite beverage while an instructor demonstrates how to create a great masterpiece opened its newest location in Sussex, Wisconsin on Thursday, March 3rd, 2011, celebrated with a ribbon cutting by the Waukesha County Business Alliance. Sips n Strokes provides a relaxed and fun environment offering a new option for the standard night out with friends. Based on its success in the Southeastern United States, Sips n Strokes has franchised their concept and is expanding throughout the nation with additional franchises now open in Franklin, Hendersonville and Knoxville, Tennessee, several locations in the Atlanta area, Florida and Tuscaloosa, Fultondale, and Auburn, Alabama. 
 
“We’re thrilled about opening a Sips n Strokes Franchise in Wisconsin,” Founder/CEO of Sips n Strokes, Wendy LoVoy said. “It’s a new experience for the typical night out making art fun with our goal being to “inspire the world to create”.  The owners of the Sussex franchise, David and Laura McCarthy, can’t wait to show Wisconsin residents how to have fun and relax as they unleash their inner artist.  This is what art is all about!”
 
Wendy LoVoy established the business in 2003 in an effort to spread the word that creating great art is something that anyone can do while relaxing and having fun. Painting selections differ each day varying from floral to seasonal to abstract with all art materials included. Class costs range from $25 to $45.  Private parties for celebrations, company functions and school groups are also available at varying prices.  To view the monthly calendar and make on-line reservations, visit www.sipsnstrokes.com. The Sussex, Wisconsin Sips n Strokes is located at W249N5267 Executive Drive Suite 102 on the northeast corner of Hwy 164 and Hwy K at The Sussex Gateway Retail Center (262) 246-9400. For more information visit www.sipsnstrokes.com.

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Picture details: (L to R) Jim Jackson, Director of Sales, Waukesha County Business Alliance; Kasey Fluet, Assistant Development Director, Village of Sussex; Suzanne Kelley, President, Waukesha County Business Alliance; Laura McCarthy, Owner, Sips n Strokes, Sussex; Tiffany Nesmith, Chief Operating Officer, Sips n Strokes; Vicki Meades, Chief Financial Officer, Sips n Strokes; Tony Lapcinski, President, Village of Sussex; Carole Tapp, President, Synergy. 
 

About Waukesha County Business Alliance
Waukesha County Business Alliance is a countywide chamber of commerce with over 900 member companies, representing over 60,000 employees.  The mission of the Alliance is to drive economic growth in Waukesha County by fostering a vibrant business community built on a foundation of four pillars:  Advocacy, Development, Networking and Promotion.  The Alliance provides opportunities for its members to advocate on behalf of the business community, develop themselves and their employees, network and build strong business relationships and promote their business.