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Niagara Lubricant Co. Rebuilds with Community Aid

Niagara Lubricant Co. Rebuilds with Community Aid

For the locals of Buffalo, New York, 1923 saw the establishment of the Niagara Lubricant Co. at 164 Chandler Street. It stood in the Black Rock neighborhood of Buffalo for 88 years, withstanding the region’s brutally snow-filled winters, dramatic unemployment during...
The Emory Agency Finds a Permanent Home

The Emory Agency Finds a Permanent Home

Hunter Emory was operating as an independent insurance agent under the State Farm brand in the Sussex County, Delaware area. A ninth generation resident of the county, he attended high school and university locally. He’d kept his business local, but the Emory Agency...
Sicilia Pizza’s Delicious Pies Find a New Home

Sicilia Pizza’s Delicious Pies Find a New Home

Sicilia Pizza LLC, founded by Amro Hararah in 1992 and noted for excellent crust and sauce, has operated at various locations throughout downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. They’ve always rented space and have hoped for a more permanent location. GAF offered the awesome...
Second Use Restoration Business Crosses County Border

Second Use Restoration Business Crosses County Border

Second Use, a building materials reclamation and salvage business started in 1994, is well known and popular in Seattle, Washington. The company primarily salvages reusable building materials and sells them to the general public in their retail store. Its products...