Record #:

5476

Author(s):

Blackwelder, Jerry

Abstract:

An interesting feature of High Point's economic base is the large number of family-owned businesses, over 150, that have been successful for over half a century. Seventeen of them have been in business over 100 years. Blackwelder discusses one firm, Mirro Products, which has been in business 70 years.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 60 Issue 12, Dec 2002, p34, il

Subject(s):

High Point--Economic conditions; Family-owned business enterprises--High Point; Mirro Products (High Point)

Record #:

14752

Author(s):

Robinson, Russ

Abstract:

A. O. Redding, a High Point craftsman, started Alma Furniture in 1885. In 1921, Charles E. Hayworth, Sr. purchased the company, dropped furniture making, and began specializing in wooden desks and other furniture designed for office and institutional use. Alma is now one of the top three producers of wooden office furniture in the country. Sales in 1984 exceeded $70 million, and the company remains a family-owned business.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 5 Issue 6, June 1985, p27-28, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Family-owned business enterprises--High Point; Office furniture industry--High Point; Alma Desk Co. (High Point)