Antioch Store and Gift Shop is purchased by local couple
Ryan and Bobbie Grogan have opened Antioch Country Store and Gift Shop at 3867 Antioch Road, where a grand opening is planned from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18.
The building has housed the convenience store for 45 years. It was closed in 2007 and reopened October 22 by the couple, which purchased the structure and 1.23 acres of land at auction.
Mrs. Grogan said she was excited about the new venture. She has always dreamed of owning a business but not necessarily a convenience store. Her goal was to operate a gift shop.
“When this opportunity came about, we jumped in,” she said. “It has been a learning experience, but I wanted to do more to revitalize our community. I want to make it convenient for the people who live here.”
She said she is pleased with progress made and admitted that it takes a leap of faith to open a business in a slow economy. However, she thinks that all things are possible if you believe and don’t mind working hard to make dreams reality.
“I don’t believe worthwhile things are ever easy,” she said. “The atmosphere changes once people see you are sincere and want something to revive the community. They feel ownership in your efforts because they know you are trying to make it more convenient for them.”
