Local Sporting Goods Store Marks 50 Years, New Pizza Shop Opens

The Jasper Chamber announced two upcoming business events in the Southgate Shopping Center that underscore both long term stability and new investment in Jasper. Sports Garden, a sporting goods store that also provides custom embroidery and screen printing, will mark its 50th anniversary with a celebration on Thursday, December 11 at 8 30 AM. Earlier in the week, GG's Pizza will be welcomed to the center with a ribbon cutting on Monday, December 8 at 11 AM. Both events take place at Southgate Shopping Center, located at 115 US 231.

Sports Garden's half century in the community signals sustained consumer demand for local retail and specialty services. The store's combination of sporting goods inventory and on site customization services gives it multiple revenue streams, a factor that often contributes to small business longevity. For residents, the anniversary offers a chance to support a local employer that has served school teams and recreational leagues over decades.

GG's Pizza represents fresh commercial activity within the same shopping center. A ribbon cutting typically marks the start of customer service, hiring and sales that can generate payroll and sales tax revenue for the local economy. The timing in early December coincides with the holiday shopping season when foot traffic and takeout orders often rise, potentially amplifying economic impact for both new and established tenants in the center.

The Jasper Chamber's coordination of the anniversary and ribbon cutting reflects its role in promoting business visibility and community engagement. For Dubois County households, these events present practical benefits including expanded dining options, access to equipment and customization services for school and recreational programs, and short term opportunities to hire seasonal workers.

Residents planning to attend should note the dates and times. Sports Garden's 50th anniversary celebration is Thursday, December 11 at 8 30 AM. GG's Pizza will hold its ribbon cutting on Monday, December 8 at 11 AM. Both events take place at the Southgate Shopping Center at 115 US 231 in Jasper.