Ms. McPherson is an entrepreneur who established Macoma Boutique, an in-store and online retail apparel and fashion business in the Greater Tampa, Florida, area in 2016.
TARPON SPRINGS, FL, June 21, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Ashley R. McPherson has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. McPherson is an entrepreneur who established Macoma Boutique, an in-store and online retail apparel and fashion business in the Greater Tampa, Florida, area in 2016. As the owner of a women's clothing company, she sells clothing and accessories for women of all shapes and sizes. Ms. McPherson offers a showroom open to the public on Thursdays and Fridays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and during limited hours on Saturdays. She also offers private shopping appointments during the rest of the week.
Noting that Macoma Boutique is not just about selling clothes but about creating a community of women, Ms. McPherson looks forward to future success and expansion in her industry. Presently, approximately 99% of her sales are generated online. Her exponential growth has earned her between $300,000 and $400,000 in monthly regional sales. Mrs. McPherson also recently purchased and renovated a historical building in town that she now utilizes as a warehouse and storefront.
To better support her business, Ms. McPherson has launched a private Facebook page called "Macoma Girlfriends," which has more than 17,000 members. She also has a dedicated application where customers can enjoy the convenience of shopping from their cell phones.
Aside from her vested interests in her small business, Ms. McPherson has teamed up with her husband by investing in real estate. During an earlier stage of her career, she worked for HealthCorps in New York, involved in supplemental health and nutrition. Ms. McPherson also worked for a nonprofit organization, Big Brothers Big Sisters, working with children and overseeing its military mentoring program.
To further enhance her career as a business professional in the community, Ms. McPherson is a member of the Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce. She also frequently gives back to charitable organizations, including The Independence Fund, which provides mobility care for combat veterans. As the wife of a veteran who served in the 82nd Airborne Division in the U.S. Army for more than six years, it gives Ms. McPherson great pride to be engaged with such a worthy cause.
A graduate of Florida State University, Ms. McPherson earned a bachelor's degree in child development, with honors, in 2009.
Ms. McPherson has been featured in various local articles, publications, and blogs showcasing her success in entrepreneurship. She attributes her success to hard work, willingness to take risks, and pivot when necessary.
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