New Business in Town

One sure way to know you live in a small town is that the town celebrates each business that opens. This time it is a QT station. It opened last week with posts on the town's Facebook for at least a week leading up to it and a ceremony for its opening. (Yes, I know most businesses have a ribbon cutting ceremony. This seemed a bit more over the top than average.)

When Chad and I first heard about it, we were a bit annoyed because this gas station would be the third one in our town, and they are within a short distance of each other. Also, this one was to be built right across the street from the back of our house. The thing is, we need more commerce in our town. They can't keep depending on the residents for tax revenue.

We have changed our point of view on this gas station. The day after I got back from my trip, we walked over there to check it out and ended up ordering breakfast. This morning, we walked over there again and ordered soft pretzels. The food is good. It is very close (if we still used the back gate, it would be even closer). Best of all, the competition lower the price of gas in our town. This QT station was a positive change for our community. I hope is continues to feel that way. I also hope it helps bring more business to this tiny town.