The Algona Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at West Vendee last Friday, November 11.

Owner Nicole Taffe explained the name came about because it is on the west side of town and Vendee because the items in the store come from a variety of local vendors. Taffe bought the boutique from Sierra Buchanan and moved in  five weeks ago. Taffe liked Buchanan’s idea of using different vendors and supporting local businesses.