PAROWAN – Gadgets n Goodies was selected by members of the Parowan Chamber of Commerce to be the chamber’s Business of the Year, and owner JoAnn Jensen said she was very appreciative of the support from residents and the business community.

The store opened just last year and JoAnn, who owns the business with her husband, Richard, said they have received a lot of positive feedback and repeat business and have been really pleased with the response. Learning they received the award, which is determined by a vote of all chamber members, was “fantastic,” she added.

“We’ve just had a great reception from the community,” JoAnn said.

Gadgets n Goodies is a variety store offering gifts, decor, snacks and much more. Last week a small sampling of their inventory included musical instruments, kitchen items, movies, and furniture, and things are continually changing.

The Jensens try to keep a wide variety of items and make sure there is always something new, and they have plans in the near future to offer a bookstore area, vintage jewelry, and an area for people to make copies and do laminating. They also carry a lot of items for Pintrest craft projects, which are popular right now, JoAnn said.

They are seeing a good lunch crowd, and offer wonderful hard ice cream with “toppings” swirled in. They will soon be offering fountain drinks.

They work hard to keep prices low so a visit to the store is even worth the drive from Cedar City or other surrounding areas, she added.

Gadgets n Goodies is at 20 E. 200 North in Parowan, and JoAnn encouraged everyone to come look around. Visitors are likely to be surprised at what they find.