Sir Winston Churchill once said, “the price of greatness is responsibility,” a quote that begins to shape together the inspiring story of Spector Furniture located on 385 Main St. Ansonia, and a small business reaching its 125th Anniversary on January 18th. The slogan, “Family operated for 125 years!,” is a great way to display Spector Furniture’s traditional values of integrity, basic good service, and customer connection that has allowed for them to not only become a successful, family owned business within the heart of Ansonia for 125 years, but have also made them a representation of strength within a rapidly changing world. A world that includes competition from large companies and modern technology advancement, but something that store owner, and Greater Valley Chamber Board Member, Ken Krieger embraces as a welcoming challenge. One might ask themselves, “How do Ken Krieger and the Spector family meet this daunting challenge of the 21st century?” Well, the answer is simple and humbling, it all comes back down to responsibility and customers. Spector Furniture works “under its own umbrella,” as Krieger says, which simply means everything done inside of Spector’s is done in personal and responsible manner. Responsibility is a value that Spector Furniture takes seriously since everything is handled personally from business on the floors, their own finances, to their own shipping. Customers are family and great source of support, Krieger says that, “every interaction with customers is meant to live up to Spector’s values of truth and the ability to follow through.” It is without a doubt that Spector Furniture has always cared about their customers since the very beginning, since most of its customers come from multiple generations of family members who have also shopped at Spector Furniture since its opening in 1890. Krieger describes these generations of customers as, “followers who contribute to the stores success,” and they are very important to him. Become a part of the Spector Furniture family and celebrate their 125th Anniversary starting Thursday, Jan 15, from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm. The celebration will continue through Tuesday, January 20 from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. The big in store celebration however, will be on Sunday Jan 18, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The store will have several events including, an Enter to Win $1250.00 Shopping Spree, store savings, and the lovely addition of cake and food. The food will be provided by restaurants such as, Antonio’s and Hot Tamale Taqueria Express. So, please come down with friends and family on Sunday and shop and support your local small business in Ansonia, and not to mention you will be a part of Spector Furniture history! For more Information you can contact Spector Furniture & Home Décor by telephone at 203-734-2525, and online on their website Spectorfurniture.com. - Intern Stephanie Chang |
CategoriesAuthorsGreater Valley Chamber Staff, Interns & Members Archives
November 2023
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