T&C's

T&C's Other Place

Mike at work

Mike in T&C Store

Story & Pictures by DR Tech Center

T & C's

is the Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for June 2005 .

In the Spring of 1976, Mike Park helped his dad & mom start the family business. The business consisted of the service station and gas pumps.  Shortly after opening they remodeled and opened the convenience store.  A number of  years later they added the car wash.  Today the business is what  we all know as T&C's  with Shell gas, convenience store, Carwash, LP Gas, Bait and Hunting/Fishing Licenses.

Along with the main store on Old Hwy 77 & 4th Street, Mike's family purchased the old Marchers Building on 7th & Garfield a few years after their purchase of the service station and converted it to a convenience store.  About 5 years later they moved across the street to the old Conoco and converted that into the existing T&C's Other Place.

Mike says his greatest challenge has been maintaining a comfortable environment for his customers and keeping up with the competition of the National Franchises.  His greatest success is the loyal customers that spread the word about T&C's.  Mike says he thrives on making it easy for his customers to access the products they need. 

Mike believes that Dells has a great opportunity for business and growth in the next couple of years and believes the Chamber is "doing one heck of a job getting things together."

Mike's advice for business owners in Dells is to "know your customer and their needs.  Then provide them with the best customer service you can." 

Mike says he is excited about getting up each morning at 5:00am and going to work at something he loves and enjoys doing.

T&C's Shell

402 N Hwy 77

Dell Rapids, SD 57022

605-428-3042

T & C's Other Place

701 N Garfield

Dell Rapids, SD 57022

605-428-3774

Always lots of FREE Coffee and a Smile!

also

Hotdogs, good friends and the latest town news.