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Show WORK Page I THE HERALD, Provo, Utah. Sunday. February 15. 1981 usoness Still Being Drawn f By DAVE HEYLEN Herald Staff Reporter With the completion of the University Mall in 1973. Orem's business community has grown and grown and grown Businesses continue to see Orem as a potential home despite soaring interest rates and a stop to the city's rapid grow th Since 1976. the number of business licenses issued has doubled from 60(1 to approximately 1.300. Inflation has taken its toll on retail business sales, though, as sales tax returns show people buying less. Still people like Byron Johnson, operator of Geppetto s Shoe Repair, sees Orem as a good place for business "I wanted a better location." Johnson said "I had a shop set up in Lindon but decided to come to Orem because it is more wide open." Johnson's shop opened last September in the Kombo Shopping Center in north Orem. City officials believe Orem will continue to increse thanks to projects such as the mall expansion which should add 53 extra stores, bringing the total number of mall stores to more than 180 City business license ad- ministrator Nancy Montgomery says she is optimistic about Orem's future. Recently Mrs. Montgomery received three letters from companies asking business evaluation material. "1 wa3 impressed to get the letters and the companies they represented." Mrs. Montgomery says. "Two are national retail shoe stores and the other a popular restaurant. The city also has experienced a boom in the number of home occupancy permits. More than 100 licenses have been issued in the past year. Mrs. Montgomery believes the rem Area sharp rise in license purchases reflects the need for supplemental income She says the number should continue to grow so long as it doesn t impied the commercial sector Home occupation licenses encompasses a fourth of the citv license Public works director Jack Jones says the commercial in dustry holding its own although he believes it to be down 111 "It's a much better percentage than our faltering housing business," Jones said "We are probably down around 10 percent than last year." According to the proposed master plan, presently being reviewed by the presently under revision by the planning office Orem wili center its business growth along 1300 South. Center Street. 800 North and State Street The city council continues to allow growth from State Street to Interstate 15 along 13(H) South Two auto dealerships, Washburn Motors and Heathman Chevrolet are both building car lots along 1300 ' tyr - "i I1 Mmta ffflftj $MVP i v ,, J , Ova Orem business The commerce took a strong stand recently to the city limiting the business district. The planning commission is Business has been good. Pat says the people of Utah County seem to have room for lots of affection in their hearts for such pets and she is glad to be able to fill the need. at a recent workshop he believes one out of every three persons involved on the MX project will live in the Provo-Orearea. timistic of Orem's business future especially with the development of the MX missile. Mayor James E. Mangum said uof a people li?QI g work. Tim Haveron. keeps busy with his welder, repair ing and building different projects throughout the area. Two licensed mechanics, LuRay Draper, and Jack Mosher, have helped many people in their shops and at homes to keep transportation in operating condition. Shirl Ekins deals in one tvpe of metal builders, while Robert Oberg and Morris Smith deal with another type. Rose Draper has her "Make and Bake Shop" where she not only makes wedding cakes, but also makes all the other delicacies that go with a wedding or other special occasions She also makes her own silk flowers and arranges them Shepherd's Photography can be found anv where there is a wedding or a family or church doings, taking pictures All in all the people of Genola are a close knit and enterprising people, and have contributed much to the betterment and building of the whole area The best, and probably most significant thing about them is that the businesses are all familv owned and operated. mi 7 m mm TRACK KHC Foster & Marshall we are proud of the record of success we have compiled over the years. 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She is especially proud of the boa constrictor which likes to wrap itself around ones arm or waist and is very friendly. The ferret is a descended of those trained to hunt in burrows and to keep rodents from the temples in India and other Asian countries. .v;. '81 - Creates Business As a girl Pat kept a lot of gold fish. She liked all animals but her mother drew the line at the fish. So Pat resolved to have pets when she grew up. At that time she did not think of a pet store, but manv friends and acquaintances also were interested, so she decided to start one rr: "II Mil l city officials along with the Chamber of Commerce are op the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Davis Alan. Brent, Mark. Donald, and James. Thev are vcrv widely known for their cabinets and woodwork In the past year they completed one of their biggest jobs to date, when they did all the woodwork in the new Alan Osmond home They do many conventional jobs, but are called upon often to help restore older homes and bnnp back the woodwork that was so popular in old homes. They employ 10 to 15 people year round, and have just perfected a new innovation in making drawers that could well become the most popular technique in the business of cabinet-makinOther businesses include: S&E Auto Wrecking where one can find about any part needed to fix an ailing auto or truck, and if a person has one that is beyond repair, the owner, Junior Kester. will come and haul it off. Garry Petersen, is known lor his bodv and tender Love of Animals Pat's Pets occupies one of the three spaces in the office building recently built in the 700 North Main block of Spanish Fork by Jud Harwood. U.W. .to now reviewing their objections. Despite the difficulties, most Boasts Flourishing Shops counties. Garner and Sons Enterprises is one of them. Frank Garner, the father started in the insulation business first, manufacturing their own insulation by milling newspaper and adding boric acid as a fire retardant. This makes a very effective insulation that can be blown into the homes right from the truck. By making it themselves, they are able to control the high standard of their product and make it less costly for the homeowner. They have branched out into the electrical business and now have their own warehouse where they are able to keep in stock nearly everything that is needed to wire homes, businesses, or anv other project. Wade, the oldest son. is the electrical engineer of the family, and another son. Brent is a senior in high school, working on his apprenticeship, so after his mission, he too. can work in the business. Another very successful business is that of Davis Brothers Cabinetmakers, owned and operated by S. jt Orem's business community just keeps booming. Business World of Genola progress The oldest business is the small country store that was owned for years by the Delbert Jensen family, and was recently purchased by the Doug Thomas family. It is a place where one can find almost anything needed to keep the home running and many times things for the farm too. It also doubles as a small service station, with the gas pumps, air compressor and etc. In more recent years, a number of enterprising citizens of this community have started businesses of their own that have become well known throughout this county as well as the surrounding .a"' w ii pleted this year The council did reject a proposed seven storv office building on 1300 South Main Street after local residents com plained about the height to council members. Several groups vocal at council meetings, have helped to shape Orem's business community The city's master plan has been sent back to the drawing board for review after meeting heavv The city's patron criticism Chamber of Commerce also has played a key role in shaping Herald Correspondent GENOLA In the small community of Genola. located in the far south end of Utah County, on the west side of West Mountain, there are a number of flourishing businesses, despite the prevalence of farming and the small number of people living here only between 550 and 600. mamiwu South. Washburn's will be located next to the Carillon Square while Heathman will be located nearer Utah Valley Technical College. Both are scheduled to be com- By VIRGINIA SHEPHERD ; ..A 7$ Isi J? rrc--'--- We Match Applicant And Job ! I At on employer, you know the value of having quannea applicants to worn with. At no colt to you, we carefully icreen applicant you want to tee. It's a real service! 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