Fireplaces are all in the family at the All Seasons Fireplace Shop.
The shop at at 3500 Niles Road in St. Joseph is owned by Mathew Reitz and family. His son Nathan Cihlar manages operations of the 1,200-square-foot retail store that opened in early July. It employs three people.
All Seasons Fireplace Shop offers a variety gas and wood fireplaces, inserts, pellet stoves, grills, granite outdoor products, and much more. Along with these products they have 20 plus years experience in installation, repair and maintenance in the industry.
Matt Reitz is the primary installer and servicer for the company. He also handles in-home consultation. Carole Reitz is the face of the store's logistics and behind the scenes operations at All Seasons Fireplace Shop. She makes sure projects run as smoothly and efficiently as possible. The Reitzes are co-owners.
Cihlar says the store is the only one in the area to offer Regency Fireplaces, a highly respected company that is known for its strong warranty and ability to quickly turn around a order. "If you order it today we can usually have it in tomorrow," Cihlar says.
Cihlar says All Seasons can respond to service calls within 24 hours, and its price to visit a home is $75, compared to others that typically charge more than $100.
The business opened this summer after going through programs available at Cornerstone Alliance. Through them, the business completed their business plan and obtained an SBA Microloan that helped make the business possible.
"All Seasons Fireplace Shop invites you to explore our showroom," Cihlar says.
• Stores hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed Sundays. For more information, please visit
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Writer: Kathy Jennings, Second Wave Media
Source: Nathan Cihlar, All seasons Fireplace Shop
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