Why Small Businesses Matter in Wilton and Darien: Sipstirs

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Why Small Businesses Matter

Shop small, do big things for your community

Why Small Businesses Matter puts a spotlight on the local merchants who donate their time, talent, goods, and services for the betterment of our community. The shop local movement spreads virally as local businesses who are “tagged” have the opportunity to share their story!

You’re IT Sipstirs! 

Three questions with David Wagner, owner of Sipstirs in Wilton and Darien.

Why did you start your business?

After pounding the pavement for 15+ years on the distribution and supply side in NYC, I would go in and out of retailers/restaurants and formed a motivation to want to create a destination for fine wines, artisanal spirits and craft brews.  I met many mentors that motivated me to want to do something for the better.  At Sipstirs we have created a sense of community with top service and friendly faces as many customers have become good friends. 

What is your best-selling product/service?

A popular item at the Sipstirs is the monthly wine club.  There are many out there but ours is curated in-house and with TLC.  We think first if the value is there and try to find interesting selections that someone may not necessarily select.  We also curate and try to go for the smaller, family-owned producers that may not have the budget to market nationally but have outstanding offerings. 

How many local businesses do you use to support your business (products and services) and can you name them?

At Sipstirs we pride ourselves on being part of the community.  I serve as the vice-chairman of the board for the Darien Chamber of Commerce and the Chairman of the board for the Darien Charitable Foundation.  We partner with many local nonprofits and charities as it gives us purpose and pride to give back.  

Sipstirs is located at 1053 Post Road in Darien [follow along on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at @sipstirs] and 203 Danbury Road in Wilton [follow along on Instagram at @sipstirs_wilton].
 
Visit Sipstirs online here.

HamletHub thanks Fairfield County Bank for making our Why Small Businesses Matter series possible!

 

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