Basketville Story Highlights Vermont Craft to Industry
The article traces Basketville's rise from Frank Wilson’s 1945 Putney basket factory to a Vermont and Florida retail network. It details the 11 step craft process, the mix of ancient weaving styles with modern assembly, price trends, and shifting demand toward decorative animal shapes and wall hangings.
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Moses
Vermont
Frank Wilson
Putney
New England
Wilson
Basketville
Florida
Pennsylvania
Robert and Jeannette Austin
Venice
U.S. 41
Robert Austin
Austin
Austins
R L Anderson Adds General Electric Line in Venice
R L Anderson Inc of Venice becomes a GE line provider in heating and air conditioning, expanding from 22 years serving the Sarasota Venice area. President Jerry Greenstein cites growth and high standards as the company moves forward with Modern Air Conditioning, a 1979 subsidiary with 65 Venice staff. The parent firm projects about $20 million in HVAC contracting sales for 1981.
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R.L. Anderson, Inc
Venice
Modern Air Conditioning
General Electric
Sarasota
Anderson
Jerry Greenstein
Progres
Greenstein
R.L. Anderson
Divis
Weatherton
Friday signup deadline and statewide small business conference
The statewide conference in Tampa runs November 8 to 10 with about 300 attendees. Senator Warren Henderson will pick one local delegate from Sarasota, and each state legislator will choose a district representative. Delegates will debate issues and vote on concrete recommendations to improve Florida’s small business climate.
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Tampa
Warren Henderson
Venice
Sarasota
Bob Graham
Florida
Wayne Mixson
Andy Ireland
Henderson
Florida Chamber of Commerce
New Hampshire
Ringling Blvd
Graser Elected Director of Sarasota Cancer Unit Board
Merle L. Graser was elected director for a two year term at the Sarasota County Unit of the American Cancer Society during the annual June meeting. Graser of Venice since 1963 chairs the First National Bank of Venice and serves on local civic groups.
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Sarasota County
American Cancer Society
Merle L. Graser
Graser
Venice
First National Bank of Venice
Venice- Nokomis Rotary Club
Venice Area
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Kathy Ryder
Jacaranda Plaza
Gulf West Financial Corporation
Fla
Pareo
Airsignal International
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