Small Business Highlight: The Comfort Center
The Comfort Center has been serving the community of St. Joseph by providing top-quality products and services for their indoor and outdoor comfort needs since 1981. It all started when Gary Power, a hardworking and enterprising man, decided to start his own business. With a small loan Gary and his wife Dianna opened Silent Flame Stoves in a small 200-square-foot rented space in St. Joseph.
Silent Flame Stoves initially sold wood stoves, but the following spring, Gary and Dianna decided they needed something to sell during the summer months. They installed an above-ground swimming pool with a deck and slide, which was the first outdoor pool display in St. Joseph. This led to a change in the company's name to The Comfort Center, and “Keeping You Comfortable All Year Long” became their business slogan.
Erica, Gary and Dianna's granddaughter, has been involved in the family business for as long as she can remember. She loves interacting with customers, getting to know them, and helping them design their dream backyard. In 2020, Erica and her husband Aaron took over the family business, with Erica managing all retail inventory, and daily business operations, while Aaron specializes in installing and servicing Hot Springs Spas, fireplaces, and gas logs, as well as working on the installation of swimming pools with the latest technology and trends available.
The Comfort Center offers a wide variety of products to add comfort and quality to your home. They have a selection of wood stoves, gas stoves, pellet stoves, electric stoves, and inserts with gas logs to keep you warm during the colder seasons. For outdoor comfort, The Comfort Center provides inground pools with vinyl liners or one-piece fiberglass and above-ground pools to help you beat the heat during hot summer days. They also offer sauna installation, spa services, and pool services to ensure your backyard oasis is always in top condition. Their newest addition is the Arctic Plunge, a cold plunge tank, which promotes muscle recovery, reduces inflammation, and boosts circulation.
The Comfort Center believes in providing excellent customer service and building strong relationships with their customers. They will be having an open house on Saturday, April 20, 2024 where you can get 10% off chemicals for your pool or spa. It's the perfect opportunity to stock up for the season and experience firsthand their exceptional products and services.