Former Kemptville Community Business Leader Passes Away
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The community is mourning the passing of a longtime businessman.
Gerald K. Tallman passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, following a long battle with cancer.
Gerald started his career in the automotive industry as a youth, and grew to become the founder of his own trucking company Tallman Truck Centre.
In a press release, his company, now known as “Rush Truck Centres”, celebrated his legacy of entrepreneurship, kindness, and generosity.
“His diligence and commitment to helping others ensured his success and in 1970, Tallman opened his own garage and used car lot,” the release said. “In 1973, he became part owner of Kemptville Truck Centre, and shortly after, its sole proprietor. The dealership then grew to nine locations and rebranded to Tallman Truck Centre.”
Giant Royal Rideau Adirondack Chairs Coming Soon To North Grenville
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A new initiative is bringing big Adirondack chairs to help support small businesses in North Grenville.
The Best Adirondack Chair Company announced last week that they are building and installing large chairs across North Grenville, to represent the perseverance and resilience among businesses and residents through COVID-19.
Vice President of Sales and Chief Development Officer Dina Elatawi says the initiative is all part of the North Grenville Business Revival Program.
“We decided that we wanted to try and help other small businesses,” Elatawi said. “As time went on, we saw other businesses struggling, and how difficult it was, especially with restaurants, small stores and boutiques closing down, it broke our hearts because we know what it’s like as small business owners.”