Factory Man
How One Furniture Maker Battled Offshoring, Stayed Local - and Helped Save an American Town
by:
Beth Macy
in:
Small Business
Summary:
The book chronicles the story of John Bassett III, a determined Virginia furniture maker who fought against the tide of offshoring to keep his company, Vaughan-Bassett Furniture, competitive and preserve jobs in his community. It details his legal battles against cheap imports, his innovative business strategies, and the impact of his efforts on the town of Galax and the American furniture industry.
Key points:
1. John Bassett III's fight to keep furniture production in Galax, Virginia, against offshoring pressures, saving jobs and the local economy.
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