8th & Crown

Kevin Heck and Justin Adams

Amy J Garbutt Designs

Amy J Garbutt

Amy lives in Brigantine, NJ, and she started her business in 2020. Like many others, Amy found a need to replace her lost income during the Covid pandemic and she put her hobby of drawing flowers on different types of apparel to work. Amy loves creating ‘wearable art’ and giving her customers unique designs that set them apart from others.

Bella U

Trish Giova

Trish is from Ocean City, NJ, and has been a business owner for 25 years. Trish’s decision to start a business was inspired by the sights and sounds she encountered on a backpacking trip around the world and the desire to travel and find beautiful things. She loves having the opportunity to work with such great customers.

Ferko Jewelry

Katherine Ferko

Ferko Jewelry was opened in 2016 by a local artisan who wanted to design and develop unique, fashionable, and wearable jewelry. Though the designer wishes to stay anonymous, they shared that they love seeing customers wearing their custom pieces and hearing the positive feedback they receive.

Flirt! Luxe Lingerie and Sleepwear

Gloria Baker

Gloria lives in Ocean City, NJ, and she started her business in 2023. Gloria has long dreamed of owning a lingerie shop on Asbury Ave., and when she heard Shoppes at The Asbury was opening, she knew that her time had come. Gloria loves having the opportunity to help women feel beautiful and confident so that they can project those same things when they go out into the world.

Oliver and the Sea

Oliver

Oliver lives in Medford, NJ, and his mom created her business in 2015. His family learned he had an enlarged heart and they knew they would do anything to save him. When Oliver’s mom saw wood bow ties at a market in New Orleans, she was inspired to create her own line of wood accessories that would ultimately help save Oliver’s life by financing his treatments. Oliver’s favorite part of this business is when his mom comes home with treats, but his mom’s favorite part is using the profits from these gorgeous, high-quality items for something she considers incredibly important to her family.

Seagrass Boutique

Kevin Heck and Justin Adams

White Bear Boutique

Erica Mendez

Erica lives in Medford, NJ, and started her business in 2020. As a new mom, Erica realized that the lack of cool clothes for baby boys offered a great opportunity to create a business that would allow her to stay at home with her newborn son. Erica loves that so many of her customers have become friends, a testament to her commitment to offering quality items and authentic customer service.