100 Years of Clayton Business
Dominic Michael Salon Owner Recounts 30 Years in Clayton
Dominic Bertani began as a salon employee in Richmond Heights and went on to launch his own company, which now employs roughly 75 people across St. Louis.
Dominic Bertani started out as an employee at a small Richmond Heights salon on Clayton Road. He decided to launch his own business in Clayton after a review of clients' ZIP codes indicated the city would be a central location. He opened Dominic Michael Salon in 1982 at a building on Forsyth Boulevard. It had interesting architectural detail, great windows and a parking lot in the back. At the time, the building sat on the periphery of Clayton. In the ensuing 30 years, Bertani's salon tripled in size, offering hair, nail and skin-repair services. The city also grew. "I've watched the City of Clayton expand so that it's right across the street from me," he said. Bertani started out as the company's sole employee. Six months later, he hired…
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