Our newest downtown business has its official grand opening on Friday, although C3 Designs is no stranger to the South Shore.

Chris Jensen has moved his custom jewelry business, C3 Designs, from the Marketplace in Oak Creek to the former Donn Powers Jeweler location at 2110 10th Ave.

More details on Chris’ grand opening below. I’ll be there at 4 p.m. for the ribbon cutting.

I have met Chris several times, and I’m impressed with his commitment to his craft, his family and to the place his business calls home. We’re lucky that’s now South Milwaukee, as the new business momentum continues in our city center.

Chris replaces a legend, of course. I wish Donn well in his retirement and thank him for his lasting contributions to our city and downtown — they were significant.

Chris and C3 Designs will blaze their own trail — and build their own business. They’ve already started. Please join me in welcoming them to South Milwaukee!