(Lander, WY) – For four generations, Mr. D’s Food Center has been more than a grocery store – it has been a gathering place, an employer, and a cornerstone of the Lander community.
In the newest episode of Fremont Founders, Bonnie and Michelle Motherway share how their family business grew from a small Thermopolis grocery store, survived intense competition, and adapted to a changing industry while continuing to serve Fremont County.
They also discuss the joys and challenges of working with family, supporting local producers, training generations of employees and preparing for Mr. D’s famously busy Fourth of July celebration.
The episode also features Kyle Trumbull of the Wyoming Small Business Development Center, who explains the free advising, market research, and other resources available to local entrepreneurs.
Listen to the new episode and hear how relationships, resilience and a commitment to community have helped keep Mr. D’s in business for nearly 70 years.