Decades of a goofy hometown beaver… until Big Corp decided it suddenly belonged to them. So we made our own. 🦫 #HandsOffOurBeavers
At TQI Solutions, we believe innovation, entrepreneurship, and community are built on respect — not intimidation. That’s why we’re speaking out regarding Buc‑ee’s recent lawsuit against Beaver’s Mini Mart, a long‑standing mom‑and‑pop business in Beavercreek, Ohio, that has proudly used its beaver logo for years as a reflection of its hometown identity.
The people of Beavercreek know who they are. They don’t need a billion‑dollar corporation telling them what kind of beaver they’re allowed to use.
Small businesses are the backbone of American communities. They create jobs, serve families, and build local culture. When a national brand chooses to weaponize its legal department against a decades‑old neighborhood store — especially one whose logo is tied to the name of the city itself — it crosses a line that responsible companies should never approach.
TQI stands firmly with the entrepreneurs, family businesses, and community leaders who make Ohio strong. We support Beaver’s Mini Mart and any small business facing unnecessary corporate pressure. Protecting your brand is one thing. Bullying the little guy is another.
To show our support, we’re temporarily updating our logo with our own “TQI Beaver” — a lighthearted reminder that no single corporation owns the right to community identity, creativity, or good humor.
We encourage Buc‑ee’s to reconsider its approach and choose partnership over pressure. Great brands don’t fear small businesses. They uplift them.
TQI Solutions Empowering innovators. Protecting communities. Standing with small business.