Cumberland County has no shortage of residents with unique talents and independent spirits. From artists to mechanics, office workers to outdoor professionals, these entrepreneurs showcase the best of what businesses in the county have to offer. Every week, The Sentinel’s Small Business Spotlight will feature these people and share their stories.
Discover your local connection through this series that focuses on small business owners in your own backyard and highlights the services they provide for their community. Business Name: Lamp Doktor Years in Business: 2 years Location: Carlisle Contact: LampDoktor.com or 717-377-8229 Q: Why did you want to start this kind of business? A: During my many years managing lamp stores in Texas and Florida, I toyed with the idea of starting my own business.
After moving to Cumberland County, I noticed that there really wasn’t any place that offered my unique combination of skills in lamp repair and restoration, along with making creative custom lamps. I knew there had to be a way to provide my lamp expertise to the community without being tied down to a storefront, and I found the perfect collaboration with Bedford Street Antiques. They offer my customers the convenience of being open seven days a week for drop-off and pick-up.
Q: How did you get your start? A: I grew up with eight brothers and loved helping them fix things, so I’ve always been handy with tools. In my 20s I got a part-time job at a lamp shop in Texas. I found I really.
