Sanford Sport Shop’s Jennifer Palmer

Jennifer Palmer owns the Sanford Sport Store, positioned on West Saginaw Street, simply west of the bridge in downtown Sanford. Palmer mentioned, “We’ve bought every little thing.” They promote searching and fishing objects, sporting items, DNR licenses, beer, wine, cigarettes, and groceries. In addition they refill propane. The store has 5 staff. The shop was swamped within the flood. Palmer mentioned the flood waters have been simply 12 inches from the ceiling. They misplaced every little thing. They partially reopened in late September after which have been totally opened by February.  Palmer’s a graduate of Beaverton Excessive College and attended Nice Lakes Faculty. She has two daughters.  

1. How lengthy have you ever owned your enterprise? Will probably be 20 years on Oct. 5.
2. What impressed you to personal this enterprise? I prefer it. Like the purchasers. They’re fabulous.
3. What makes Sanford an awesome place to personal a enterprise? Prospects are loyal. It’s the purchasers pure and easy. That’s what retains me right here. I like my prospects.
4. What are some methods your enterprise is lively in the area people? I give present certificates to fundraisers, folks in want. I sponsor out of doors objects for contests, have donated to Geese Limitless, Whitetails Limitless, and the Chamber. 
5. What are a few of your pursuits and hobbies? I like every little thing to do with the outside. I like to bike journey, kayak, and hunt. Mountain climbing, too.
6. What are some native companies that you just work with that assist make your enterprise successful? Joe Gun, I ship folks to him, he sends folks to me. Sanford {Hardware}, similar factor.
7. Different ideas?  I simply wish to thank all people who got here collectively throughout and after the flood. All of the individuals who made rebuilding doable, the volunteers, the development corporations, our prospects. Need to thank Michelle Gotts on the spot the place the folks made rebuilding doable. Additionally, my staff. The entire group was fabulous.