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Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff Corporate Office

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Joe Miller was born in the back seat of a car in front of Boone’s Drug store in Boone, North Carolina. He would grow up in Boone and get his first job at this pharmacy. He enjoyed it so much, he went to school, became a pharmacist, went to work at this same drug store and eventually purchased it. Miller always loved art but didn’t know anything about it. He took some classes and soon, set up his own small section of art supplies in the drug store. He called it “Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff.”

Cheap Joe's Art Stuff Building Front What started off as a hobby with a few art supplies has now become a full-time business, with a warehouse and corporate office located on Industrial Park Drive in Boone, N.C.

In 2015, the company opened a second location in Ashville, North Carolina. Miller offers his art, as well as his art supplies, for sale on his website. The company ships worldwide.

The company offers a full range of art supplies, drawing, painting, and other art classes, as well as advice from the owner. The town of Boone recognizes Miller’s achievements and set aside September 9th as Joe Miller Appreciation Day.

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Cheap Joe's Art Stuff

Cheap Joe's Art Stuff Logo

Joe Miller was born in the back seat of a car in front of Boone’s Drug store in Boone, North Carolina. He would grow up in Boone and get his first job at this pharmacy. He enjoyed it so much, he went to school, became a pharmacist, went to work at this same drug store and eventually purchased it. Miller always loved art but didn’t know anything about it. He took some classes and soon, set up his own small section of art supplies in the drug store. He called it “Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff.”

Cheap Joe's Art Stuff Building Front What started off as a hobby with a few art supplies has now become a full-time business, with a warehouse and corporate office located on Industrial Park Drive in Boone, N.C.

History

In 2015, the company opened a second location in Ashville, North Carolina. Miller offers his art, as well as his art supplies, for sale on his website. The company ships worldwide.

The company offers a full range of art supplies, drawing, painting, and other art classes, as well as advice from the owner. The town of Boone recognizes Miller’s achievements and set aside September 9th as Joe Miller Appreciation Day.

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Festival Flea Market Corporate Office

Festival Flea Market was founded in 1991 in Pompano Beach, Florida. Originally an outlet store strip mall, the location was purchased and overhauled in 1991. Renamed the Festival Flea Market Mall, the company is privately owned.

The mall has more than 800 merchants, selling everything from fruits and vegetables to cell phone bling. The mall includes the Hilsboro Antique Mall and covers more than 400,000 square feet. Completely enclosed and air conditioned, the mall is a popular attraction for tourists. Annual revenue in 2015 is estimated at $5.4 million. The company’s website has a complete listing of all stores in the mall.

Current CEO Daniel Shooster was named in a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by former CFO Harlene Zweig. The lawsuit contends that Shooster regularly consumed drugs on the property and sexually harassed female employees. Zweig is seeking $1 million in damages in a lawsuit that was filed in September of 2016.

Festival Flea Market

Festival Flea Market was founded in 1991 in Pompano Beach, Florida. Originally an outlet store strip mall, the location was purchased and overhauled in 1991. Renamed the Festival Flea Market Mall, the company is privately owned.

The mall has more than 800 merchants, selling everything from fruits and vegetables to cell phone bling. The mall includes the Hilsboro Antique Mall and covers more than 400,000 square feet. Completely enclosed and air conditioned, the mall is a popular attraction for tourists. Annual revenue in 2015 is estimated at $5.4 million. The company’s website has a complete listing of all stores in the mall.

Current CEO Daniel Shooster was named in a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by former CFO Harlene Zweig. The lawsuit contends that Shooster regularly consumed drugs on the property and sexually harassed female employees. Zweig is seeking $1 million in damages in a lawsuit that was filed in September of 2016.

History

Dick Blick Corporate Office

Dick Blick, sometimes known as Dick Blick Art Materials or Blick Studios, was founded in 1911 by Dick Blick. The company was originally a mail order catalog for art and school supplies. Dick and his wife Grace packaged items in their kitchen and stored them in the pantry.

The company was purchased by Robert Metzenberg in 1948. It is still owned and operated by the Metzenberg family. The first retail location was in Illinois in 1974. By 1984, the company’s mail order catalog was a full 400 pages. Their eCommerce site was launched in 1997.

Today, the company has more than 50 retail locations, as well as their online eCommerce site. The company is the #1 provider of mail order art supplies in the US.

Dick Blick acquired Utrecht Art Supply in 2013 and has plans to merge the two companies. The company maintains headquarters in Highland Park, Illinois.

Dick Blick

Dick Blick, sometimes known as Dick Blick Art Materials or Blick Studios, was founded in 1911 by Dick Blick. The company was originally a mail order catalog for art and school supplies. Dick and his wife Grace packaged items in their kitchen and stored them in the pantry.

The company was purchased by Robert Metzenberg in 1948. It is still owned and operated by the Metzenberg family. The first retail location was in Illinois in 1974. By 1984, the company’s mail order catalog was a full 400 pages. Their eCommerce site was launched in 1997.

Today, the company has more than 50 retail locations, as well as their online eCommerce site. The company is the #1 provider of mail order art supplies in the US.

History

Dick Blick acquired Utrecht Art Supply in 2013 and has plans to merge the two companies. The company maintains headquarters in Highland Park, Illinois.

Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland Corporate Office

Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland was founded in 1945 by Wally Bronner in Frankenmuth, Michigan. The company is the world’s largest, year ’round Christmas tree and decoration store. The store has an alpine type of design and covers 7 acres. The store sits on another 27 acres of park like grounds. The company states that their electric bill averages about $1,250 each day.

The company has more than 2 million visitors each year, with the day after Thanksgiving having the largest crowds, with as many as 50,000 customers. In addition to the brick and mortar location, the company sells more than 3,000 items via their website. Bronner’s offers gifts and decorations from more than 70 countries.

Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland is still family owned and operated. The company is the only authorized dealer for Precious Moments Christmas themed figurines. The outside of the location is decorated with a 17 foot high Santa Claus and a 15 foot high snowman.

In December 2021, Bronner’s spokesperson said that they have had difficulty finding employees for this season. 

Headquarters are located in Frankenmuth, Michigan. 

Bronner's Christmas Wonderland

Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland was founded in 1945 by Wally Bronner in Frankenmuth, Michigan. The company is the world’s largest, year ’round Christmas tree and decoration store. The store has an alpine type of design and covers 7 acres. The store sits on another 27 acres of park like grounds. The company states that their electric bill averages about $1,250 each day.

History

The company has more than 2 million visitors each year, with the day after Thanksgiving having the largest crowds, with as many as 50,000 customers. In addition to the brick and mortar location, the company sells more than 3,000 items via their website. Bronner’s offers gifts and decorations from more than 70 countries.

Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland is still family owned and operated. The company is the only authorized dealer for Precious Moments Christmas themed figurines. The outside of the location is decorated with a 17 foot high Santa Claus and a 15 foot high snowman.

In December 2021, Bronner’s spokesperson said that they have had difficulty finding employees for this season. 

Headquarters are located in Frankenmuth, Michigan. 

Ben Franklin Corporate Office

Ben Franklin Stores were originally named Butler Brothers stores. The company was founded in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1877. The company had more than 100,000 customers at the turn of the century. The company founded the Ben Franklin name in 1927 and the chain was sold in 1959.

The founder of Walmart, Sam Walton, began his retail chain inside of a Ben Franklin location, as well as the creator of Michael’s Craft Stores, Michael Dupey, who converted a Ben Franklin store into his first retail location.

The company filed for bankruptcy in 1996. Some locations were sold to their franchise owners, others closed permanently.

Today, the company is owned by Promotions Unlimited, which was the supplier of many of the craft items sold at Ben Franklin stores. Promotions Unlimited operates 209 craft stores and 123 variety stores. Some Ben Franklin locations also contain pharmacies, others provide clothing. Most locations are found in small towns across the United States.

Ben Franklin Stores

Ben Franklin Stores were originally named Butler Brothers stores. The company was founded in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1877. The company had more than 100,000 customers at the turn of the century. The company founded the Ben Franklin name in 1927 and the chain was sold in 1959.

The founder of Walmart, Sam Walton, began his retail chain inside of a Ben Franklin location, as well as the creator of Michael’s Craft Stores, Michael Dupey, who converted a Ben Franklin store into his first retail location.

The company filed for bankruptcy in 1996. Some locations were sold to their franchise owners, others closed permanently.

History

Today, the company is owned by Promotions Unlimited, which was the supplier of many of the craft items sold at Ben Franklin stores. Promotions Unlimited operates 209 craft stores and 123 variety stores. Some Ben Franklin locations also contain pharmacies, others provide clothing. Most locations are found in small towns across the United States.