Dave Longaberger
Longaberger Baskets Business sales and founder Dave Longaberger From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Longaberger Baskets Business sales and founder Dave Longaberger From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dave W. Longaberger (1934–1999) was an American businessman who founded the now-defunct Longaberger Company, which made handcrafted maple wood baskets and accessories and became notable in the Newark, Ohio area for the "Big Basket Building" that became the company headquarters in 1997.[1] Dave had two daughters, Tami Longaberger, who was CEO of the Longaberger Company, and Rachel Longaberger Stukey, President of the Longaberger Foundation.[2]
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Longaberger grew up in a poor family of 14. He suffered from a stuttering problem and epilepsy, and did not graduate from High School until he was 21. He began his basket business in 1971.[2]
Longaberger was also a philanthropist, focusing on Dresden, Ohio.[citation needed] He gave millions of dollars to the local community and schools, and provided much-needed services to the community.[citation needed]
Longaberger was interested in history.[citation needed] Later, after he became prosperous, Longaberger undertook the restoration of many historic buildings in the Dresden, Ohio, area.[citation needed] Some of the buildings saved were:
Additionally, Longaberger purchased and refurbished many other historic buildings on Main Street in Dresden, Ohio.[citation needed]
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