Tuesday 5/15/2018     At last the big day has arrived! We all gathered at the store early to set up the canopy and table with crescents, muffins and orange juice. We also put up yard signs and advertising flags to draw attention to the store. Several people from the local Chamber of Commerce were attending as well as the trainers from Sport Clips corporate offices. At 9 am was the ribbon cutting ceremony with Michael getting the honor. The guests chatted for awhile and then it was time to get to work. Clients began showing up for haircuts and we began trying to attract people from the busy street in front of the store. Bob from the corporate office was the first to step into the “Sporty” blow up suit. It was very hot and humid but Bob was a real trooper. I took a turn in Sporty later in the day. Michael and family were all taking turns holding up signs on the street. Rose and I drove across the street to Walmart and bought a couple hula hoops which the stylists took turns hula-hooping on the sidewalk. Michael had hired a professional sign spinner for the week. He stood at the busy intersection on the next corner and energetically spun the day away. The stylists were kept very busy with a steady stream of clients through the door. Many were taking advantage of free haircut coupons but there were also many that did not use a coupon. The store was open until 8 pm and the grand opening day was considered a huge success.