No tired hang-ups here: Midtown shop reflects owner’s exuberance, expertise

Small business profile for The Commercial Appeal

February 15, 2010

The sign reads: It’s never too late to live happily ever after. Not only is the message a poignant one, but it is beautifully matted and framed as well.

For Danny Bubnick, happily ever after began at the end of last year when he opened Midtown Framer & Art at 1523 Union Ave.

“I’m feeling very good,” Bubnick said. “People are extremely supportive.”

Bubnick was manager for BA Framer in Midtown for 20 years until it closed, as did all its stores nationwide, in 2009. He brings his knowledge and a passion for the business to his new concern. When BA Framer announced its imminent closing, Bubnick knew he needed to act quickly and, while he looked elsewhere, he knew Midtown was where he needed to be.

“I didn’t want to lose customers and we wanted to work closely with artists,” he said.

Bubnick contacted property owner Jim Kinsinger about the 6,000 square foot space, known as Union House, and a four-year lease was signed for an undisclosed amount. Ten days after his previous employer closed its doors, Bubnick opened in his new home … (read more)