Auto Land in Uniontown is a family business built on decades of experience. “We’re not a huge dealership group or a big corporation. We’re hands-on and you can find my father, mother, brother or myself at the dealership every day,” Chris Parker Jr. said. Parker’s grandfather started ...
For nearly 20 years, Pretzels Plus was the go-to for a quick snack at the Washington Crown Center Mall but one year ago, Andy and Anastasia Whiteman purchased the company and exciting things began to happen. Anastasia works in marketing and had made a connection with Pretzel Plus owners, and ...
Cindy Rutherford worked in corporate retail for 30 years, buying the popular clothing for the new season, honing in on the latest home décor craze and developing an eye for what worked for her and others. Of course, much of her skill has been there since the beginning. “I think it’s ...
Sharee Kalchthaler has always had a passion for animals, making her own dog food and treats for her furry friends’ optimal health. She was a human massage therapist for 17 years before turning her attention to equine and canine massage therapy and became certified through Holistic Animal ...
David and Anna Berg of Washington are continuing the legacy of Anna’s family. It all started with chocolatier Peter Paradise launching the business in the 1920’s and eventually bringing his nephew Jake (Anna’s father) over from the Greek island of Leipsoi. “My dad came from Greece ...
Since 1921, the Mon Valley Chamber of Commerce, formerly the Charleroi Chamber, has been finding ways to support local businesses in Washington, Fayette, Westmoreland and Allegheny counties. “In 2001, with the mills going under, our small towns were suffering a big hit, so they decided to ...
