An example of the entrepreneurial spirit that pushes through can be found in every industry. Some farmers for instance will work the land and produce a variety of produce for the local market but the entrepreneur will not be satisfied with this.  They will diversify their produce into a variety of products and expand their offerings to the local markets to regional, to national, and even global distributions. 

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TASCA is a fourth generation American family business that was founded by Robert 'Bob' Tasca, Sr. in 1943. Their corporate office is located in Cranston, Rhode Island. 

Most businesses face challenges, some catastrophic and TASCA's experience came in 1953 as they had just opened the original TASCA FORD in Bristol, Rhode Island when it was destroyed by Hurricane Carol. 

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As in most multi-generation family businesses there comes a time for the next generation to take hold of the reins.  For some family members they moved away from the home base headquarters and this was the situation for Avedis III who had moved to America, became a citizen and established a

Well, in 1927, Avedis III received a letter from his Uncle Aram that it was time for him to take over the

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Three values consistently revealed in the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses are integrity & respect throughout all aspects of their business; consistently maintainingexcellent service to your clients driven by a 'customer first attitude'; and providing products that utilizes superior materials and construction standards. 

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For America's multi-generation family businesses

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The husband and wife 'Team' has proven to be quite valuable in both achieving success and growing what became the family business.  There were circumstances where the wife had to become the provider for the family mostly when an illness would rear its nasty head.  It is at these moments that traits of perseverance, determination, and what would seem like endless energy would kick in and what these ladies were able to achieve is admirable and astonishing.  AND the beautiful part of this is that the adrenalin rush was purely for survival of the family. 

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When learning about the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses, one is able to see how their businesses were a part of various stages of growth of our America.  So many contributed so much and were able to achieve financial stability and security to provide a life for their families and future generations.  If you delve into each Industrial Revolution

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Sometimes you may come across an opportunity to purchase or make a deal to take over a struggling business that you are confident in flipping into a successful, profitable, solid business.  Once again, be aware and be curious at every step.  Either of these approaches can be a great avenue to start your business.

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There is no one way that leads to starting and growing a business that potentially could evolve into a multi-generation family business but one thing is for sure...most successful business founders had and/or have something within them, a drive, true grit that does not come from a classroom. 

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A compassionate family business that is instrumental in giving purposeful lives to between 5k and 10k employees under their umbrella of companies.  Their business plan appears to have been methodically executed to cover a wide range of services that assist with needs that most people will use in their lifetime.  BRAVO! 

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