Anderson Jewelers is celebrating 150 years of service to the Taylorville community.  Along with the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce, they will hold a ribbon cutting this morning at 9:30 in front of the store.  Store owner Heidi Corso had intended to hold a ribbon cutting after she bought the store, but as the pandemic hit around that time, the ceremony had to wait.

Corso decided that the store’s 150th anniversary would be a good time to celebrate.  She says the fact this business has lasted for so long speaks to the relationships she has had with customers. 

The tight-knit nature of Taylorville, plus her family’s origins, means Corso personally knows many customers from outside the store.  She believes it improves the sales experience. 

Buying jewelry is about more than just the design and the price.  Items can have a deep personal and historical significance, and this is especially true at a store like Anderson that is 150 years old.

Overall, Corso is thankful to the community for helping the business last as long as it has, despite the many obstacles it has faced. 

Anderson Jewelers is located at the corner of South Washington Street and West Market Street on the Taylorville square.  More information is available by calling them at (217) 824-5454.

Heidi Corso appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.