Community Highlights: Meet Arlinda Self of Superior Made Spaces

Today we’d like to introduce you to Arlinda Self.

Hi Arlinda, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.  
Toledo, OH—The new veteran-owned Superior Made Spaces is currently being remodeled and will be completed just in time for their Grand Opening August 19, 2023. Superior Made Spaces will be unique in that it will provide affordable multi-purpose offices and suites to support small businesses and will provide flexible payment plans for Veteran owned businesses. Their buildings are conveniently located across from the Toledo Public Library and just steps away from the Toledo courthouse in downtown Toledo on Michigan Street. Parking, no problem! The sisters also purchased a 48-space parking lot which is conveniently located onsite. Superior Made Spaces will begin with 22 suites and 3 offices and hope to acquire additional buildings in the downtown area to continue their journey. The sisters are looking forward to using the name Superior Made Spaces as an umbrella to include and create all types of new spaces, including living and recreational spaces. They currently have plans to utilize 1 of the 3 buildings as living space to create luxury downtown flats and future plans to work with their parents to build a premier RV Resort in or near Toledo, OH.   

Toledo native’s Arlinda Self and her younger sister Shirley Lawson states they were inspired by their parents Nathan and Alicia Lawson, who are also Toledo Natives responsible for building the 1st African American RV Resort 2 years ago across from NASCAR in Talladega, Alabama. The sisters state they were always pushed to follow their dreams and to never forget to give back. After serving 10 years in the U.S. Navy, Shirley returned home and partnered with her sister Arlinda who was already involved in Toledo’s downtown re-development providing physical and mental wellness services to downtown employees. After networking with the Toledo Metro Park Services, the sisters decided to truly give back by investing in Veterans and small business owners and recognized the demand for the community to provide inclusive and affordable office and living Spaces.   

Superior Made Spaces would truly appreciate your support with helping to invite local key entrepreneurial influencers, the mayor, and the public to join them with celebrating their Grand Opening Ribbon cutting event August 19, 2023, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 421 N. Michigan St. in Toledo, OH. They are offering small business vendors an office suite for the day to showcase their products in an office setting. They will also provide a financial seminar with local speakers to help jumpstart or re-invent their business and are looking forward to a successful opening!   

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?  
Fortunately, overall, it has been a smooth road.! Our biggest challenge truly is working to make the office and living spaces that we have available more culturally and economically diverse. We would like for our properties to represent equality and an opportunity for all business to thrive no matter your background. Advertising and visiting areas that will reach the markets that we represent is a bit of a struggle; however, we are working hard to figure it out before our grand opening.   

Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs, or other resources you think our readers should check out?  
Michelle Obama is very inspiring, and reading her books help us relate and overcome many challenges in life. Also, local artist truly helps us appreciate the local talent and local perspectives. 

Pricing:

• Suites start at $350 – $650
• Offices start at $750 – $2100

Contact Info:

• Website: www.superiormadespaces.com
• Facebook: superiormadespaces