As a Long Beach resident of 15+ years and a local small business owner for the past seven years, Maggie Stoll has a strong dedication to the regional creative community. She opened her sustainable fashion and lifestyle boutique Burke Mercantile in 2018 and has held a Green Business Certification since 2020. Through the Burke Residency Program she developed and implemented at the boutique, she’s been able to highlight and share the stories and work of over 35 emerging contemporary artists and fashion designers. Her north star has always been people and planet before profit.
In 2024, Maggie was awarded a Woman of Distinction Award from Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal, after being nominated by her entrepreneurial peers for her leadership efforts in the East Village Arts District of Downtown Long Beach. With an extensive career in commercial retail and spatial design, Maggie has also been able to use her skills to provide creative consultation for many independent businesses in Long Beach as well as design projects for residential clients. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her out supporting small businesses, hunting for vintage furniture, exploring art museums, or indulging at Gusto Bread!