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Multi-Generation Business Celebration
This year we are celebrating our multi-generational businesses. Each month we will recognize a business that has served our community for two or more generations. We want to honor their commitment to our community and their success.

 

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The Osborn Family has been in the apparel business since 1946 . They have built a name that is synonymous with excellence and quality.

In 1946 , five Osborn Brothers ( Bill, Charles, David, Lynne and Spencer ) bought an existing clothing manufacturing business in downtown Los Angeles , CA. The Osborn brothers began contracting business in the Los Angeles area.  A year later, in 1947, the brothers agreed to move their garment manufacturing firm ( Osborn Apparel, Inc. ) to their home state of Utah. In downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, they established a small shop, which prospered to five plant locations and over 400 employees. 

In 1970 , they opened their present headquarters in West Valley City, Utah . Osborn Apparel, Inc. has had an excellent reputation in producing quality products and has done contract work for: Pendleton, White Stag, Eddie Bauer, and Jantzen.

 

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Small Independent Businesses & Health Care Reform Committee Status

Healthcare issues are important for all of Vest Pocket's members. If our voices are going to be heard, we need to clarify our position on all of the issues that concern us. These are the initial topics that the healthcare committee is addressing:

Mandates

The Vest Pocket Business Coalition opposes any mandate that requires businesses to provide health insurance for its employees. If appropriate insurance policies are available and affordable, businesses are likely to purchase the products voluntarily.

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Join Us: 2009 Member Benefits

What Vest Pocket Does For You and What You Can Do

“A city is a network of its neighborhoods – local businesses are the heart of each one.”

As a member of Vest Pocket, the best thing you can do to support Vest Pocket and grow our membership is to know what we do, what we offer members and that we are valuable to our communities because of what we bring to them. Below are some talking points that will help us promote Vest Pocket and locally owned businesses to new members and our communities.

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Turn Your Key, Be Idle Free

idlefreeVest Pocket encourages everyone to pledge to support the "Turn Your Key, Be Idle Free" campaign sponsored by Governor Jon Huntsman, Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon, and Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker.

Save money - by reducing fuel use

Breathe easier - by preventing unhealthy exhaust from building up in and around your car

Protect the environment - by reducing idling emissions that contribute to smog

Visit the website: www.idlefree.utah.gov

 

 

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