"Refuel, Refresh, Recharge, Revisit Marion, SD"
The Southeast Enterprise Facilitation Project held a “1st Dollar of Profit” presentation for Jill & Larry Hopf. Those shown above
include Nancy Larsen, Enterprise Facilitator, Kevin Wieman, Marion Development Foundation; John McDonald, SEFP; Kari Muller
& Mayor Ron Globke, Marion City; Jill & Larry Hopf. Not shown were there banker & Mark Slade of the Small Business Development Center.
COMPANY: Jill & Larry’s Minimart
OWNERS: Jill and Larry Hopf
LOCATION: Marion
PHONE: (605) 648-3861
NUMBER OF JOBS: 3 full time and 5 ½ part time
BACKGROUND: Jill Hopf was looking for a career change when husband Larry heard that Deb’s Minimart was for sale. They considered the possibilities, did some research, and decided to go forward.
ASSISTANCE REQUESTED: Business Plan
RESULTS: A new business
QUOTABLE: “Nancy compiled and created a complete business plan to present to the bank with us. Nancy of SEFP and Mark of SBDC gave us the knowledge of what is needed to purchase, startup and work the business and everything in-between. Larry and I want to thank Nancy for her guidance and patience to make our new adventure a reality."