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SUCCESS STORY: Palms Convenience Super Store

Having been in the convenience story industry for over 7 years, Tobin Turner and Jared Timko decided to start a chain of a "new-concept" of convenience super stores.

With people today being constantly on the move, their market research showed that there was a need for clean, top-quality convenience stores. "Most travelers we polled were frustrated with the majority of convenience stores, noting that the bathroom facilities and the stores themselves were less than ideal," said Turner. "Plus, they wanted more food and beverage options."

Turner and Timko, two former convenience store industry executives, developed their company to incorporate not only a clean atmosphere, but to create a state-of-the-art facility that serves top-quality food and beverages. In addition, they sell their own brand of gas, a money-saver for all travelers.

Partnering with Capital Bank of Greenwood, Provident Business Financial Services provided these Presbyterian College and Clemson graduates the money they needed to get started.

Having opened Palms in April 2006, they are on their way to having a successful business, with Provident being a proud contributor to their future success.