Thunder Alley Bowling Center & Cafe

                     "Family Fun & Entertainment"

A “1st Dollar of Profit” and PSA plaque were presented to Alex & Lori Smart by the SEFP, PSA, and GMDA.  Those shown above
include: Jan Larson, PSA President, Joan Raap, PSA Welcoming Committee, Lori & Alex, Nancy Larsen, Enterprise Facilitator;
Curt Lukes, Tara Okeson, Alan VanRuler, Jerry Paweltzki and Howard Heidelberger, representing GMDA & SEFP.

COMPANY:  Thunder Alley Bowling Center

OWNERS:  Alex & Lori Smart (“Brook, Bryce & Bree”)

LOCATION:  320 North Main Street, Salem, SD

PHONE:      (605) 425-2652

NUMBER OF JOBS:  2

BACKGROUND:  This family made an original offer on Melody Lanes back in December 2008.  Through trials and tribulations the next year and one half, Merchants State Bank made our dreams come true.  After hard work preparing and great support and guidance of the SEFP, we succeeded in our goal to purchase a Family Business.

ASSISTANCE REQUESTED:  Information

RESULTS:  A retained business

QUOTABLE:  “The SEFP was the big brother/sister to help guide us down the road to success.  No matter how smart and prepared we were, the SEFP provided us the ability to see outside the box.  We learned that you never have enough friends with business knowledge to help guide us to success.  Thank you SEFP and Nancy Larsen for the support, wealth of knowledge and friendship that helped us succeed in our dreams.”