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CityViewNC.com | 31 FA M I LY- O W N E D B U S I N E S S E S Vause Farm Equipment is a third generation family owned business celebrating 76 years of offering quality parts and outstanding cus- tomer service. R.C. "Bob" Vause founded the company in April 1945 with little to his name. With the help of a few bank loans and hard work, he signed a contract with Allis Chalmers. His degree from N.C. State and experience as a farmer in La Grange gave Bob both the intimate knowledge of farming and a deep appreciation for North Carolina farmers. Vause Equipment was incorporated in 1947. From the start, Bob involved his son Bobby in the everyday tasks and management of Vause Equipment. In 1978, Bob Vause's sudden death left his son to carry on the company's tradition of success and customer service. Granddaughter Misha Vause, Bobby's daughter, will be joining the company as well. "Pride, family, legacy and a connection to my roots have inspired me," she said. "Vause Equipment Incorporated is still an integral part of the farming community in North Carolina. My grandfather taught my dad, and my dad is working on teaching me. One day, I hope to take the company past 100 years and make both of them proud." In August of 1983, Bobby Vause acquired the Ford Tractor contract to add to Vause Equipment's line of farm equipment. Through the years, Vause Equipment has been a consistent force in the farm and industrial equipment business in Fayetteville and eastern North Carolina. 910.483.7165 | www.vauseequipment.com 1013 Gillespie Street, Fayetteville, NC 28306 Vause Equipment R.C. "Bob" Vause Olde Fayetteville Insurance and Financial Services C 28301 Olde Fayetteville Insurance and Financial Services is committed today to the same unwavering standards of integrity upon which the business was founded in 1955 by Mr. Bill Hurley. In 1994, Dennis M. Walters joined the life insurance business, and the agency expanded to include business insurance, health insurance and employee benefits. In 2008, Dennis' son-in-law Ty Ross joined the agency and daughter Paige came onboard in 2010. Dennis' son Will Walters also works in the business as a licensed life agent for 18 years. As a family they are invested in this community; they live and work here. When you call their office, you reach a real, live person who is ready to help you. The caring staff at Olde Fayetteville Insurance is always willing to help navigate all your insurance needs. When you are faced with having to deal with another insurance company, they will help with claim processing and communication with insurance carriers – you are not alone. They represent 40 different companies as an independent agency today and they are GROWING! They are celebrating 65 years as a reputable company in Fayetteville, NC and are looking forward to carrying on the tradition for at least another 65 years. 910.483.6210 | 201 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301 | www.oldefayettevilleinsurance.com Olde Fayetteville Insurance will be moving in late August 2021 to 1308 Ft. Bragg Road, Fayetteville NC, 28305 Dennis M. Walters - President, Paige Ross - Business Management and Ty Ross - Vice President

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