It is quite appropriate that Phil Fortino celebrated his 25th
anniversary in business on Labor Day.
The foundation of any successful business is hard work.
Rolling up your sleeves, putting in long hours, draining your
personal resources and hoping for an understanding family are all
part of the equation.
It is quite appropriate that Phil Fortino celebrated his 25th anniversary in business on Labor Day.
The foundation of any successful business is hard work.
Rolling up your sleeves, putting in long hours, draining your personal resources and hoping for an understanding family are all part of the equation.
But there is nothing quite like the vision that drives the American Dream. And the reward is even better.
Fortino had his vision and it proudly sits on display in Hollister, along with a sparkling showroom filled with home furnishings and appliances.
We salute Phil for his efforts over the years, his continuos drive to learn more in his chosen field and overcome many obstacles along the way. We wish him another 25 years and more of growing success.
But let’s not stop there. So many, many businesses have started in similar fashion in Hollister and San Benito County.
They began with people who had a vision and were willing to roll up their sleeves and work hard for it, to put in the long days and nights and make those agonizing decisions and wonder so many times “Is this really worth it?”
The folks themselves are from all ages, backgrounds, races and religions. It is a coalition based on a drive for a better life.
Thank goodness for those of us who enjoy shopping at the myriad shops and businesses that help make Hollister and San Benito County special that the long and difficult road was worth staying the course.
Your dreams and vision are on display all over town and we should take a moment to realize how that sign above the door or in the shop window came to fruition.
Please take a bow before you get back to the business at hand.
