“I’ve spent almost 20 years refining my design style and skill set, but I’m learning more every day when it comes to running a business,” says Amy Peltier of Amy Peltier Interior Design and Home. The design agency boasts East and West Coast offices, and specializes in a signature preppy style infused with California, classic, and modern vibes. She and her team work with clients on anything from selecting new furnishings to entire remodels and new construction.

As owner and founder, she brought a wealth of knowledge in residential interior design when she left Michigan for Southern California to re-open her design firm. Armed with a passion for design and a high standard of professionalism, she quickly became a well-known interior design name in the Pasadena area. Amy was even featured in HGTV Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, and was on the cover of California Homes. This success has allowed Amy and her team to expand their services to the East Coast. Amy’s company serves the Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. areas, and brings a hint of California-casual to the traditional East Coast design landscape.

Amy sought out the Mason SBDC to help expand her firm “the right way.” They helped with everything from business planning, budgeting, marketing, and most recently, obtaining a PPP loan. “The SBDC advisors have been invaluable in helping me navigate the roller-coaster climate of 2020,” Amy says. “For many years, my business had been strong but stagnant. My SBDC advisor helped me plan and execute an organized and logical growth strategy.”

The advice she received helped her remain on track during this difficult year, and as a result she has emerged more determined. “I look forward to my regular meetings with my advisor because it is a way to strategize with an experienced professional that I otherwise would not have access to,” she notes.