Have you been to Sweetwater Trophies and Gifts in downtown Green River on Flaming Gorge Way?
Did you know that in addition to providing custom trophies and awards they also offer UPS services, custom framing, and have an extensive gift shop with many unique items? They even sell some items from local artisans on consignment which gives you a chance to find distinctive gifts and home décor and supports our local art community.
Mike Frink has lived in Green River for about 41 years and has owned Sweetwater Trophies & Gifts for 14 years. Mike was working for a trophy and framing shop and really enjoyed the work he was doing when he got the opportunity to buy the business. He bought the trophy and gift shop first and later bought the framing side of the business. After receiving lots of encouragement to move downtown, Mike purchased the building he is in now.
Mike really loves Green River. He said it’s quiet, has a low crime rate and is a great place to raise kids.
He says that one of his favorite things about being downtown is the tourist traffic he gets. Since he expanded his gift shop to include official Wyoming souvenirs, he said about 20% of his retail business is from tourists. Another thing he really enjoys is being able to visit with all the customers that come in to the store. One challenge Mike faces is that sometimes he gets so busy that it’s difficult to keep up with all the trophy and framing work. He only has 1 full-time and 2 part-time employees so that makes things pretty tight sometimes.
Mike thinks that one of the strengths of his business is that he offers a variety of services. Being able to provide UPS services is an added convenience that is really great for the community and brings lots of people into the store. His gift store which includes candles, candies, jewelry, souvenirs and many other novelties, is also a huge asset for the community.
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