Montevallo Residents are excited about the newest addition to Main Street. Happy Dollar, a discount bargain store, has officially opened its doors this month.
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| Happy Dollar filled with bargains |
Mayor Hollie Cost says that the town is happy to have a new business that will help Montevallo in multiple ways "We’re thrilled about it," she said, "Of course it always impacts the tax base that it adds to the city. But also just bringing life downtown. We have a great vibrant downtown and it can only get richer."
The store owners, Joseph and Hariette Panchoo, credit God with inspiring them to open Happy Dollar. “When we prayed and asked God to send us here we found out that there’s a university right there," said Joseph, "They’re students, they’re on a budget.”
The couple also says that they see the store not just as a business, but a way to get back to the community. “We found this business that could benefit both of us," said Joseph, "We’re not looking to do a lot of markup on any items, we want to keep it as a dollar store.”
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| The cosmetics section |
The name even has a special meaning behind it and was inspired by Hariette's personality “The owner’s nickname it happy so that just tells a great story.” said Cost. Joseph said he's always wanted to name a business after his wife, but had no idea it would end up being a dollar store.
The Panchoos say they're here to stay in Montevallo and they will be keeping any business transactions possible within the city itself. "I would encourage people to come in and do more business in the city of Montevallo," said Joseph, "Because it’s such a good place to do business I think because of the people themselves."
To visit Happy Dollar's Facebook page click here.
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