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| 2020 Years of Service Luncheon- Associates with 25 Years of Service or more |
Century was created in 1947 by my grandfather, Harley F. Shuford. A young, enterprising, entrepreneur, Harley never meet a challenge he could not work himself through. After the WWII, he knew that with sweat, blood and tears, good old fashioned hutzpah but more importantly a strong team and family beside him, he could make a go at making furniture here in Hickory, North Carolina. His quote was, "We strive to create furniture of such impeccable quality that it brings joy not only to the people who own it, but also to the craftspeople who build it." He was always focused on and dedicated to the people he surrounded himself with, his family, his friends, his community, and very much so the people who worked for and with him. To this day, some of our longest tenured associates who knew my grandfather will tell me how Harley would always shake every person's hand and thank them personally whenever he could.
73 years after he created it, we continue to work hard with over 800 associates to make beautiful furniture for customers the world over. We could not do it without our team and family of craftspeople and associates. Their dedication and commitment to craft, to customer service, to each other and to Century leaves me speechless and humbled everyday I go to work.
So to past associates who have retired through the years and to the team that is currently carrying the torch with us, we thank you. Not a day goes by that we are not grateful for you and what you do.
