Home Hardware Co-Founder, Walter J. Hachborn, Inducted into the Order of the Business Hall of Fame
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Over the course of his almost 80 year career, Walter dedicated his life to a vision of helping Canadians grow their businesses while maintaining individual ownership. His leadership and entrepreneurialism have had tremendous impact on the national hardware industry and the survival of the independent home improvement retailer in Canada.
"Walter’s innovation, hard work and commitment has led him to be recognized by many as a true Canadian business legend. Walter’s reach extends past just Home Hardware - he has influenced the Canadian hardware industry as a whole."
-Paul Straus, President Home Hardware Stores Limited
PHOTO CAPTION: Paul Straus, President of Home Hardware Stores Limited (L) and Terry Davis, CEO of Home Hardware Stores Limited (R) celebrate Co-Founder Walter Hachborn’s induction into the Order of the Business Hall of Fame (centre).
"Our Inductees are leading examples of achievement in business and in life. By celebrating these remarkable individuals we will inspire young Canadians to develop the business skills that they need to become Canada’s next generation of leaders."
-Keith Publicover, President and CEO, Junior Achievement of Canada.
The award was accepted by Paul Straus, President of Home Hardware Stores Limited on behalf of Walter Hachborn. The 2015 Class of Companions also include André Bérard, Corporate Director, National Bank of Canada; N. Murray Edwards, Chairman, Canadian Natural Resources Limited and Heather Reisman, Chair & CEO, Indigo Books & Music Inc.
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