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Skate Zone
Wendy Sherman
sk8zone.com
What is your business best known for?
Roller skating, family entertainment, birthday parties and community involvement.
What do you love most about what you do?
The satisfaction of watching kids learn a new skill, teaching a NEW worker good work ethics and staying up with new trends with promotions, equipment and programs.
What was the hardest thing about getting your business off the ground?
Having the funds to implement my dreams, developing a great HR program, developing policies and procedures.
How is your business invested in the community?
Very invested with donations through every type of 501C3 organization, the County Schools/Private schools, Scouts, etc…
What’s next for you and your business?
Celebrating 50 years as a roller-skating rink (1974-2024) and possibly another location.
What sets your business apart?
Family entertainment, fun and fitness – burns 600 calories per hour, we have an awesome educational program and fundraising program
![Kids at skating rink doing science projects](https://wordpress-938214-4066445.cloudwaysapps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SkateZone-STEM.jpeg)
![Kids skating on rink with black lights on.](https://wordpress-938214-4066445.cloudwaysapps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SkateZone-Glow.jpeg)
What has been your proudest moment as a business owner?
Watching my son grow and learn the business and have the love of roller-skating.
How has your business evolved?
Developing programs(educational field trips, fundraising, private events), online ticket sales, online party sales. Beer and wine sales. Community involvement. Just our schools alone our donation for 2022-2023 school year is around $70,000.
What inspired you to start your business?
My love of the sport of roller-skating and grooming new skaters.
How do you balance a business with family demands?
It was difficult when my family was young, my husband and I worked opposite shifts often to care for our two boys. Now family demands are not as demanding since they are grown.