Hutto is home to countless small businesses that each play a valuable role in contributing to the vibrant quality of life that residents and visitors have come to know and love.
This month, Hutto’s municipal government plans to spotlight on several of them for National Small Business Week. The 2022 national theme is entrepreneurship – celebrating the resiliency and tenacity of America’s entrepreneurs who are doing their part to power our nation’s historic economic comeback.
Here are the businesses spotlighted by the city and the municipality’s description of each.
Thig’s Diamond Kutz
William Thigpen decided to take a leap and bet on himself when launching Thig’s Diamond Kutz. Click here to read more about how Thigpen established not only a great place to get a haircut, but an environment where people can network and build relationships.
Farmer’s Insurance
Doug Gaul turned a hardship into a success story when he launched his own Farmers Insurance agency right here in Hutto. Gaul has been providing insurance and financial services to the local community for over 20 years.
Hutto Flower Shop
Misty Faglie and the Hutto Flower Shop have been supporting the community through all of its ups and downs since 2019. Faglie used a background steeped in the floral industry to launch the city’s premier flower shop.
Dwell House Coffee and Tap
Dawid Bednarek underwent a major career change to follow his wife’s footsteps into entrepreneurship when launching Dwell House Coffee and Tap. Bednarek seized an opportunity to open a neighborhood craftcoffee shop.
Happy Panini
Chris and Gina Auditore overcame more adversity than most entrepreneurs when opening Happy Panini. The Auditore family rose to the challenge and opened their own food truck in the heart of Downtown Hutto.
Bless This Nest
For three years, Marci Wagner balanced her full-time real estate job with owning and operating her own small business, Bless This Nest. Wagner successfully managed both of her careers when launching her small business.
Finding Balance Yoga
Sandra Moreland used years of training and a background in accounting to launch Finding Balance Yoga in Historic Downtown Hutto. She transformed her own health and fitness journey into a yoga studio to ultimately help others.
Creative Touch & Candy Corner
Like many entrepreneurs, Matt Widmer took a big risk when opening Creative Touch & Candy Corner. Widmer has successfully competed against big box stores at his gift and candy shop for nearly 35 years.
Westphalia Market
Pat and Beth Rabroker towwok a leap of faith when they opened Westphalia Market in 2012, banking on the idea that Hutto was primed for exponential growth. The Rabrokers’ risk paid off when expanding Westphalia Market into Hutto.
LaLa’s Kitchen
Laura Hughes opened LaLa’s Kitchen with a dream to help bring an exciting new culture to Hutto. Hughes used her passion for sharing food with friends and family into her own small business.
Hippo Café
Scott and Stacie Feller consider themselves “serial entrepreneurs” after opening several local businesses in central Texas. Fellers seized the opportunity to open Hippo Café, bringing elevated comfort food to Downtown Hutto.
Downtown Hall of Fame
Sean and Judi Smith believed they could spark a new energy in Downtown Hutto when they established The Downtown Hall of Fame over a decade ago. The Smiths turned their small business idea into an award-winning restaurant.
