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Norfolk Business Recognizes Longevity; Wetzel & Truex Sold to Thorpe and Company

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 23
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What happened

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Wetzel & Truex Jewelers, which traces its roots to 1905, sold the business to Thorpe and Company Jewelers of Sioux City. Separately, the Daily News began a recognition program in Norfolk to honor local businesses for their longevity, commitment to employees, and civic involvement.

From norfolkdailynews.com

Why it matters

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The business sale represents a change in ownership of a long-standing local fixture. The recognition program highlights local business commitment and longevity within the community.

From norfolkdailynews.com

Who's involved

  • WetzelOriginal owner associated with the business that was sold
  • NorfolkTown where the original business operated and where the recognition program is held
  • Daily NewsNewspaper that started the local business recognition program

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • NorfolkSpeculative

    The town might see changes in local commercial demand or business investment following the change in ownership of a long-standing fixture.

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The entities involved

  • Sioux City

    city ​​in Woodbury and Plymouth counties in Iowa, United States

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  • Norfolk

    town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

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  • Daily News

    daily newspaper published in Durban, South Africa

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