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Perseverance, customer loyalty keep local businesses around for decades
Amid a historically difficult period for businesses, at least two local establishments have been quietly celebrating about half a century of sales in Utah Valley. Pioneer Book celebrated 40 years of business last year, and McGee’s Stamp & Trophy celebrates 55 this fall. (A sign thanking customers for the first 50 is on State Street in Orem.) Both businesses gave the Herald an inside look at their success. When asked the secret of their success, Scott Glenn, partner at Pioneer Book, said, “Our customers.” The customer base was first built in a small shop on Center Street ...
