Shining Lights
Hobrecht Lighting and Lofings Lighting have longevity while competitors have come and gone
At a time when anyone can order lighting fixtures off Amazon or wander the aisles of Home Depot or Lowe’s and select something readily available and cheap, visiting Hobrecht or Lofings can feel like a trip to a different era. Still, there’s a story worth telling connected to each of these Sacramento stores which shows how family businesses can endure even in changing times.
Roseville’s Unique Shopping and Entertainment Gathering Place
Family business spotlight: The Denio family embraces the future while honoring their roots
Eric and Tracy Denio remember Roseville before it was a suburban powerhouse — back when their childhood days were spent roaming among fields, ranches, ponds and gravel pits. Flash forward to today, and Denio’s Farmers Market & Swap Meet is surrounded by oceans of homes and shopping centers that span for miles in every direction. But one thing that hasn’t changed is its ethos.
Dignity and Compassion
Family business spotlight: W.F. Gormley & Sons has been honoring the final wishes of families in need for 127 years
Founded in 1897 by William Francis Gormley, W.F. Gormley & Sons is anchored by traditional values of dignity and compassion. But they’re not stuffy. The business caters to all religions and beliefs, evolving to meet the needs of a clientele who increasingly request eco-friendly “green burials” and newer technologies like water cremation.
A Pioneer in Organic Farming
Family business spotlight: Pleasant Grove Farms in Sutter County grows popcorn, wheat and rice the natural way
Driving along a country road in rural Sutter County and seeing endless rows of corn, you can’t help but think of the movie “Field of Dreams.” The Sills family decided to build their dream eight decades ago. Pleasant Grove Farms, a family-owned, certified organic grain and bean farm, has been growing corn and other crops for nearly 80 years.
A Stockton Institution
Family business spotlight: The Bank of Stockton has been operating for 157 years
Founded in 1867, Bank of Stockton is the oldest bank in California still operating under its original charter. This longevity and continuity in serving communities with Bank of Stockton branches — as of November, there will be 21 locations throughout the Central Valley — sets this family business apart.
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Talisman Collection
In the charming town of El Dorado Hills, a new chapter unfolds for Talisman Collection Fine Jewelers as founder Andrea Riso passes the torch to Adriana and Brett Sargent, a dynamic married couple with a passion for both business and beauty.
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Rehorn RV
In an industry where customer service can make or break a business, Rehorn RV Collision Center has found its secret sauce in being family-owned and operated. The Sacramento-based RV repair specialist has been serving Northern California for over three decades, with a commitment to value and personalized care that sets them apart in the competitive market.
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Buckmaster Office Solutions
For more than 65 years, Buckmaster Office Solutions has been a leader in office equipment and document management. Founded in 1958 by Leo Buckmaster, Buckmaster Office Solutions is a successful family-owned business based in Sacramento.
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AIR SYSTEMS SERVICE & CONSTRUCTION
CELEBRATING THE PASSING OF THE TORCH AND NEW LEADERSHIP
Air Systems Service & Construction welcomes Connor Westover as president in a transfer of leader-ship from his father, Garry Westover, who co-founded the company nearly 30 years ago.
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MEDIC AMBULANCE
CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF COMPASSION, INNOVATION, GROWTH AND SUCCESS
Now celebrating 45 years in business, Medic Ambulance’s story is rich with people, compassion, challenges, innovation, growth and success.