"Not Owned By Scientologist" Leads To Clearwater Business Coalition [video]

Travis Wilkinson

clearwater.patch [OCT.11.12] Travis Wilkinson's first sign is just a warm up. Wilkinson, a Southern Baptist, said it's "hurtful" that people think he's a Scientologist and that customers often think his business is associated with the church simply because it's located downtown.

He is the owner of Berry Beautiful Salon and Spa, and he placed a sign in front of his business stating “Notice: this is one of the only spas in downtown Clearwater not owned by a Scientologist" in September.

Clearwater Small Business Coalition

Because of the support he has seen from the community since putting the sign up he is creating the Clearwater Small Business Coalition, which will offer members similar signs to place in front of their businesses.
He said there are about 15 businesses interested in joining him. But they are waiting for at least another 15 members before they put the signs out, Wilkinson added [continued@clearwater.patch]

 ABC: Sign states 'This is one of the only spas in downtown Clearwater not owned by a Scientologist'

abcactionnews.com [OCT.11.12] "Notice: this is one of the only spas in downtown Clearwater not owned by a Scientologist."

"It should not affect other businesses in the area and it is time that we make that clarification so that people will come back down here," said Travis Wilkinson.

Wilkinson owns Berry Beautiful Salon and Spa.  He said the sign's message will make sure he does not lose customers.

"They would assume that we were owned by Scientologists because of our proximity to downtown Clearwater," he said.
Wilkinson said he is not the only business owner worried about a negative association with the church and has the support of 15 more.  He's working to form the Clearwater small business coalition which would offer similar signs to its members. [continued@abcactionnews.com]



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