A women’s clothing, apparel and accessory boutique that grew up in the Seattle/Tacoma area has relocated to downtown Oregon City. Entrepreneur Karen Cartwright has opened her business – Flying Monkey Mercantile on 6th Street in Downtown Oregon City.
Flying Monkey Mercantile - on 6th Street in Downtown Oregon City. Flying Monkey Mercantile - the name was inspired by the Wizard of Oz – will occupy 600 square feet of retail space fronting 6th Street in the building that houses Home Life Furniture at 610 Main Street.
While in Tacoma, Karen. Cartwright grew her business from a 100 square foot shop to a 1,200 square foot shop. Her success was founded upon creating a personal shopping experience with a boutique atmosphere for affordably priced dresses, purses, jewelry and accessories.
“One key to success is to have a fun space that is jam packet with great product,” said owner Karen Cartwright. “Creating a personalized shopping experience with a boutique atmosphere and affordable pricing is the next step.”
Karen Cartwright relocated to the area with her husband and decided to open Flying Monkey Mercantile in downtown Oregon City because she remembered her visits to downtown as a child. After moving to the area she was impressed with the recent revitalization of downtown Oregon City. “When I saw the changes in downtown Oregon City I knew I wanted to be a part of that, part of that energy and excitement.” said Karen Cartwright owner of Flying Monkey Mercantile on 6th Street in
Downtown Oregon City. “Running a local business and shopping locally – this is how you help your local economy.” This boutique retailer of women’s clothing and apparel carries locally sourced products and a
selection of sizes to “fit real women” according to Owner Karen Cartwright, “I spend a lot of timing searching for merchandise and ordering unique products.”
As an entrepreneur with previous experience in retail, Karen Cartwright, and her shop Flying Monkey Mercantile, fill a growing niche of restaurants, retailers and creative professionals flocking to downtown Oregon City’s 169 year old marketplace.
“It’s clear that Karen knows the business of retail,” said Ethan Erickson, Community Coordinator for the non-profit Main Street Oregon City. “She has experience marketing, merchandising, and making customers smile.”
Flying Monkey Mercantile on 6th Street combines Karen’s interest in fashion, design, color, and helping women feel good about themselves. She’s also made a commitment to sourcing products from around the region.
Karen is in good company in downtown Oregon City, joining more than 48 entrepreneurs and new business owners who have opened shop in the downtown marketplace over the last four years.
