Name of Owner
Sandee Spicer, president
Year you opened for business
1965
How would you describe your business?
We are a foodservice equipment and tabletop dealer serving commercial, industrial and residential needs, services and products.
Briefly describe your typical client/customer.
Restaurants, hotels, hospitals, nursing/assisted living, military, local and state agencies, schools, homeowners, churches.
What is one thing most people do not know about your business that would surprise him/her?
There really is a Frank Spicer.
What do you enjoy most about doing business in your district/community?
Meeting old friends, making new friends and the diversity of the area.
What do you enjoy most about doing business in Hampton Roads?
The people.
What challenges do you face as a business owner?
Currently, the local economy, Internet sales, competition, lack of military spending.
What’s in store for your business in the future?
Expanding our website to further Internet and walk-in sales.
What could local government do to help small business owners in your business district (besides lower taxes)?
Advertise specific small businesses through TV and radio ads vs. a particular area (aka Downtown Norfolk).
What is one thing your business district needs?
More public parking, less parking meters, and better drainage systems.
Anything else you’d like to add?
We are open from 8:30 – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday, 9-2 p.m. Saturdays.
