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Domino’s Recognizes Women’s Shelters in Honor of International Women’s Day
Domino’s Celebrates International Women’s Day
Domino’s Delivers Trees to Dallas
Meet Richard Osita: Domino’s Black Franchisee Opportunity Fund Recipient
Happy Future Farmers of America Week, From Domino’s
Domino’s Team Members Reflect on Black History Month (2023)
Newest Menu Item, Loaded Tots, are Coming in Hot, Just in Time for the Big Game
The Bhatti Family Came to America for Opportunity and Found Prosperity at Domino’s
Domino’s® Supports Local Law Enforcement Holiday Events for Youth
Domino’s® and the National Fire Protection Association® Celebrate 15-Year Partnership During Fire Prevention Week
Domino’s Publishes 2022 Stewardship Report
Domino’s Celebrates Giving Tuesday by Donating to Organizations Nominated by Team Members
Domino’s is Electrifying Pizza Delivery! More than 800 Chevy Bolt® electric vehicles are rolling out across stores in the U.S.
Second Annual UNCF Domino’s Pizza Scholarship Awarded to 10 Students in 2022
Domino’s Recognizes Those with Disabilities - National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Domino’s Supports Farmers Across the U.S. Through FFA Partnership
Domino’s Celebrates the Diverse Heritage of Its Team Members
Domino’s ® Franchisee in Massachusetts is Donating $500k in Free Food
Locally Owned Domino’s® in Bangor Teams Up with Make-A-Wish Maine to Make 4-Year-Old’s Wish Come True
Nearly everything that leaves a Domino’s store is in the same type of packaging: corrugated cardboard boxes.
In 2021, Domino’s announced a stewardship strategy that includes a commitment to the environment – focused on ...
Friday, July 1, 2022 was a normal night on the job for Domino’s delivery driver Seth Godwin, until it wasn’t.
Twins Rianna and Sheridan Chaney grew up raising cattle in Nebraska before they moved to their farm in Keymar, Maryland. Like many other ...
Chris Krueger: Climbing the Ladder from Driver to U.S. Supervisor of the Year
Chris Krueger didn’t know what kind of job he wanted in 2008 – he just knew he needed one as soon as possible. He didn’t have a place to stay and was living out of his car.
Celebrating the LGBTQIA+ Community: Domino’s® Supports Motor City Pride
Domino’s Pizza LLC and its franchisees believe in doing the right thing by creating a sense of belonging for everyone. In celebration of Pride Month, Domino’s sponsored Motor City Pride in Detroit on June 11-12, 2022.
Domino’s® Welcomes Future Farmers of America Officers for a Day of Learning and Collaboration
April 11, 2022 marked one of the first steps in the exciting continuation of Domino’s partnership with Future Farmers of America, as national FFA officers visited Domino’s World Resource Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Zagros Jaff Wins Domino’s ‘World’s Fastest Pizza Maker’ Competition
Zagros Jaff started working for Domino’s as a pizza maker in 2007 in England. Never in his wildest dreams did he think he would become the fastest pizza maker in the world, but on May 10, 2022, that changed.
Get to Know Joseph Hsu
We sat down with Joseph Hsu, Domino’s international regional vice president, to ask about his roots, the brand’s rapidly growing business in Asia, and his passion for inclusion and diversity.
Now You Can Order Domino’s Pizza ... With Your Mind
What if you could order pizza with your mind? Now you can, thanks to Domino’s new mind ordering app.
Domino’s in Savannah Helps Feed First Responders and Residents After Tornado
On the evening of April 5, 2022, an EF4 tornado with winds of 185 mph touched down in Bryan County, Georgia, in the center of Pembroke. The tornado traveled about 11 miles from ...
Ethan Badger: Domino’s Franchisee and First Recipient of Black Franchisee Opportunity Fund
Ethan Badger began working at Domino’s as a dish washer when he was 16 years old. If you would’ve told him that he would own his own store by the age of 25, he would’ve laughed and said, “Yeah right.”
Franchisee Spotlight: Chad Vickers
Chad Vickers is not your average business owner. He started working at Domino’s when he was 19 and opened his first store by the age of 23. Chad, who is now 27, owns five stores and hopes to continue growing his business.
Tackling the Water Crisis: Domino’s Donates $100,000 to charity: water
In 2021, Domino's donated $100,000 to charity: water to support its effort of combating the water crisis. Since 2006, charity: water has funded more than ...
Celebrating International Women’s Day: Domino’s Female Executives and Board Members Share Professional and Personal Growth Advice in Fireside Chat
Diana Cantor, Cindy Headen, Patricia Lopez and Lisa Price have more than 125 years of combined experience in the workforce, which is exactly why WiSDOM, the employee resource group for women at Domino’s, turned to them to ...
Domino’s Delivers More Than Pizza on International Women’s Day
When women support each other, incredible things happen. In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, two Domino’s team members did just that by making a few special deliveries to women’s organizations in their areas.
Domino’s Sponsors Second Annual United Negro College Fund Scholarship
Domino’s understands the importance of education, and wants to support young Black leaders in their pursuit of higher education – a priority in our effort to support the Black community and make opportunity more accessible.
Celebrating International Women’s Day: Domino’s in Christiansburg Donates 100% of Sales to Local Charities
Being a female leader within the Domino's brand has always been something that Lindsay Shaw, vice president of New River Valley Pizza LLC – the franchise organization that owns Domino’s in Christiansburg, Virginia, has been proud of. To her, it’s on honor to lead and encourage team members every day.
Lolly Jones: In the Business of Making Pizza and Having Fun
You may recognize Alaura “Lolly” Jones from being on television. She is featured in one of Domino’s current TV commercials as one of 95% of Domino’s franchise owners who started as delivery drivers or pizza makers.
Supporting the work of the Bme Community and leaders like Tiffany Brown
Tiffany Brown believes in empowering and uplifting Black youth. At Detroit Food Academy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating young Detroiters into holistic, healthy...
Domino’s Stewardship: An Important Step to a Better Future
Domino’s has long been a “brand in progress,” striving to grow, improve and lead the way to a better future. In 2020, Domino’s initiated a drive to better understand our environmental and social impacts. With the help of ...
Introducing Domino's Carryout Tips: Because You Earned It
Thousands of carryout customers serve as their own delivery drivers each day, and now, Domino’s is tipping them. Why? Because Domino’s believes every great delivery driver deserves a tip. Carryout customers who ...
Lou Ann Dellinger: Domino’s U.S. Manager of the Year
Lou Ann Dellinger knows a thing or two about hard work and dedication when it comes to managing a Domino’s store. The Lincolnton, North Carolina, native was recently named U.S. Manager of the Year at ...
Domino's ® Recognizes Delivery Expert of the Year
Luis Godinez’s customers in Canoga Park, California, know him for always safely delivering pizzas with a smile on his face and for providing great customer service.
Domino’s Delivers Comfort to Tornado Victims in Chester, Illinois
On October 24, 2021, a tornado traveled through southern Illinois, touching down about 800 feet from the Domino’s store located in Chester, Illinois.
Domino’s® Surprises Customers Across Select Cities with Gift Cards to Other Restaurants
While Domino’s is the largest pizza company in the world, many people do not realize it is made up of thousands of stores which are owned by hundreds of local business owners across the U.S.
Domino’s Supports Nonprofits That Serve Veterans
In honor of Veterans Day, Domino’s is recognizing three incredible nonprofit organizations working to support active military and veterans.
Domino’s® Introduces Newest Side Item, With a Twist!
What’s oven-baked, delicious and comes in three flavors? Domino’s newest side item: Oven-Baked Dips!
Domino’s® and NFPA Partner with Pittsburg Fire Department to Promote Fire Safety
Did you know Fire Prevention Week was Oct. 3-9? To help raise awareness about fire safety, a number of Domino’s stores across the country partnered with ...
Hispanic Domino’s Team Members Share Challenges on the Road to Success
Fitting into a new culture can be stressful, and it comes with a different set of challenges for each person. For Victoria Petrella, Domino’s vice president of international marketing, it wasn’t easy.
Domino’s Team Members Fundraise for St. Jude
Adam and Kristin Grigsbay are what you might call a Domino's power couple. They're both general managers for stores owned by Domino’s franchisee Corey McKanna, and they're both superstar supporters of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Indianapolis Domino’s Team Members Help Evacuate Burning Apartment Complex
On the evening of June 18, 2021, Domino’s team members Walter Elliot and Bradley Bruckman were at work when the apartment complex just next to their store caught fire.
Domino’s Awards UNCF Scholarships to 11 HBCU Students
Domino’s believes in the UNCF’s work, and wanted to support its mission by delivering scholarships to students who attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
While Some Food Delivery Apps Are Charging Surprise Fees, Domino’s® is Giving Away Surprise FREES™
We’ve all been there – you’re hungry and want the convenience of using a third-party food delivery app, but you end up paying way more than you should.
A Look into Domino’s Rapid Growth in China
Domino's Pizza China celebrated the opening of its 400th store in May 2021. To put that in perspective, when Aileen Wang was hired as CEO in 2017, there were only 106 Domino's stores in the whole Chinese market.
Domino’s® Celebrates 18,000th Store in the World by Donating $18,000 to Local Nonprofit!
To say Domino’s is continuing its global growth momentum is an understatement. On July 15, 2021, Domino’s celebrated the grand opening of the brand’s 18,000th store in the world in La Junta, Colorado.
North Texas Supply Chain Center Team Works Together to Make a Special Delivery
Domino’s Supply Chain Delivery Driver Jose Salazar is used to hauling his semitruck across Texas and Arkansas to deliver dough, sauce and toppings to Domino’s stores, but he never thought it’d be ...
Business Ownership Runs in the Family for St. Augustine Domino’s Franchisee
Bob Andrew Briggs was raised among entrepreneurs – so it was no surprise he became a business owner himself.
Did Domino’s Launch a Carside Delivery 2-Minute Guarantee and Challenge? Oh Yes We Did!
Domino’s believes in offering customers the best and most convenient carryout experience possible, so much so that it has launched a new guarantee.
Domino’s® Celebrates LGBTQIA+ Community During Pride Month and Beyond
Domino’s LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group, True Colors, wasn’t going to let the first Pride Month since its inception go off without a bang.
The First 5 Years: A Look at Domino’s Commitment to FFA
In 2017, Domino’s made a commitment to donate $1 million over five years to the National FFA Organization – also known as the Future Farmers of America.
Domino’s Warns Customers: Do Not Buy NFTs From the Noid
Spotted: the Noid on Twitter trying to sell nonfungible tokens (NFTs)! The Noid is attempting to ruin Domino’s tech-savvy pizza deliveries with ...
Domino’s Archrival Has Returned and He’s Still up to No Good
Something peculiar has been going on @Domino’s on Instagram over the past week, and now, we know who’s behind it. Domino’s archnemesis, the ...
Domino’s Partners Foundation Makes the Gift of Hearing Possible
Javier Torres, an assistant manager at a Domino’s in New Mexico, was born with a rare condition known as microtia.
Domino’s® Tests Autonomous Delivery with Nuro in Houston
Have you ever had your pizza delivered by a robot? Yes, that’s right – a robot.
Domino’s Hosts Educational Webinar for International Transgender Day of Visibility
“Working Together Towards Inclusivity and Allyship.” Not only was that the title of a webinar watched by hundreds of Domino’s corporate team members in honor of ...
Domino’s Female Franchisees Discuss Challenges They’ve Conquered
The 2021 International Women’s Day theme, “Choose to Challenge,” isn’t something that Domino’s female franchisees are strangers to.
Local Franchise Organization Holds Third Annual Women’s Empowerment Day
Domino’s in Gorham, Maine, was staffed entirely by female team members on Nov. 14, 2020 in celebration of their third annual Women’s Empowerment Day.
On a Quest to Achieve the American Dream
Maribel Pineda was just 15 years old when she immigrated from Tijuana, Mexico to Anaheim, California to live with her mother’s cousin, who she had only met once before.
Get to Know Cindy Headen
For Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we sat down with Cindy Headen, Domino’s executive vice president of supply chain services, to ask about her life, career and advice for aspiring female leaders.
Domino’s® Raises More Than $13 Million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and The Domino’s Village
As a proud partner of St. Jude, corporate and franchise-owned Domino’s stores across the U.S. raised a recording-breaking $13 million in the fight against childhood cancer in 2020.
Pizza by Plane: Domino’s in Port Clinton Takes to the Skies
Domino’s is the leader in pizza delivery, but now, one store in Port Clinton, Ohio is taking it to another level – an aerial level, that is.
A Domino’s Wedding Story: Couple Marries Inside Las Vegas Store
When Mark (Lara) Hutchens and Michael Hutchens met on Facebook through a gamer group in May of 2018, neither of them could’ve imagined that within a year, they would ...
A Domino’s Love Story: I Love You With Every Pizza My Heart
It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Time to think about love, happiness and pizza! After all, what makes people happier than pizza?
A Tale of Two Jobs: Pharmacist Loves Working as Domino’s General Manager
For Sam, his job at Domino’s started out as a way to support himself while he was attending pharmacy school.
Four Domino’s Stores Across Three Time Zones Make Surprise Virtual Pizza Party Possible
It’s no surprise that stay-at-home mandates during COVID-19 put a damper on many people’s plans in 2020. Family gatherings and holidays were cancelled, and special occasions were ...
Domino’s Offers 30 Days of Free Access to EPIX NOW, Making for the Best Pizza and a Movie Night Ever
Pizza night just became more cinematic, thanks to Domino’s and EPIX! Domino’s customers who order online now through April 11, 2021, will receive 30 days of ...
Domino’s Commitment to the Black Community
In June of 2020, Domino’s CEO Ritch Allison made a statement unequivocally denouncing all acts of racism, hatred and the unjust treatment of Black people.
Happy 60th Birthday Domino’s
In a small pizza shop in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on Dec. 9, 1960, a beloved brand and global leader was born.
Franchisee Spotlight: Kenny Looney
Kenny Looney was a sophomore in high school when he decided to apply for a job at his local Domino’s store in Palestine, Texas. Since it was across the street from his high school, he thought it would be a convenient place to work for an after-school job.
Domino’s: It Runs in the Family
We have a saying in the Domino’s system – there’s pizza sauce running through our veins. For Josh Giefer, global store food safety and compliance manager, that certainly rings true.
One Sailor’s Story: Joe VanOosterhout
Joe VanOosterhout wanted to be a part of something bigger than himself, so when he was 23 years old, he decided to join the U.S. Navy.
Domino’s® Virtually Crowns 2020 World’s Fastest Pizza Maker
Every two years, fast and efficient pizza makers from around the world gather in Las Vegas, Nevada at Domino’s Worldwide Rally to compete in Domino’s World’s Fastest Pizza Maker competition.
Upcycle Your Domino’s Pizza Box: Create a Spooky Box-O’-Lantern This Halloween
Looking for a spooky good time this Halloween? Domino’s has you covered! Nothing says Halloween like carving your very own box-o’-lantern!
Special Olympics Athletes Inspire Domino’s Team Members
When Lynnda Heppler, Domino’s director of graphic design, watched the Special Olympics Winter World Games in 2017, she was inspired by the event's mission to empower those with disabilities.
St. Louis Domino’s Delivery Driver Saves Life of 15-Year-Old Boy in ATV Accident
Sept. 24, 2020 was not an average day for Domino’s delivery driver Brandon Eckstein. When 19-year-old Eckstein reported for work, he didn’t anticipate that by the end of the day, he would save the life of a 15-year-old teenager.
Creating Change: Anchorage Now Accepts Pizza Boxes for Recycling
Suzanna Caldwell of Anchorage, Alaska, works as the recycling coordinator for the Municipality of Anchorage Department of Solid Waste Services. In July, a friend reached out asking if she’d seen the recent study endorsed by the American Forest and Paper Association.
Domino’s Commits to Raise $100 Million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
In January 2016, Ricardo and Simone learned their 2-year-old daughter Azalea had a soft tissue cancer called rhabdomyosarcoma. After receiving this diagnosis, they knew they wanted the best care for her.
Growing and Winning Together: One Family of Dominoids Shares Their Legacy
When the Ortiz family gathers in one room, there are always three things present: food, storytelling and some sort of competitive game.
Craving a Taco or Cheeseburger? Domino’s Has a Pizza for That
What do tacos and cheeseburgers have in common? More than you might think, thanks to Domino’s! Customers can now enjoy two new, delicious pizzas: the chicken taco pizza and the cheeseburger pizza.
Franchisee Spotlight: Chad Vickers
At just 23, Chad Vickers took a chance by moving to Chicago – a city brand new to him – to pursue his dream of owning and operating Domino’s stores.
Don’t Trash the Box: Your Pizza Box is Recyclable
Domino’s launched recycling.dominos.com in partnership with WestRock to deliver the facts about pizza box recycling. Pizza boxes, with grease and all, are indeed recyclable!
Domino’s Awards Scholarships to Team Members
Karen Galvan was born in Nuevo Leon, Mexico in 2000. When she was one year old, her family relocated to Pasadena, Texas, and her path was forever changed. Karen is now a sophomore at San Jacinto College, majoring in engineering.
Domino’s Carside Delivery: It’s Carryout, Delivered
Domino’s customers now have yet another way to carry out their favorite pizza: via Domino’s Carside Delivery™. Domino’s Carside Delivery is a new contactless carryout option that customers can choose when placing a prepaid online order ...
Postponed Wedding? Domino’s Has a Rain Check Registry for That
Wedding planning can be exhausting. Having to postpone and replan a wedding due to the circumstances around COVID-19 is even more stressful. To help spread some much-needed cheer, Domino’s has launched its ...
Domino’s Celebrates the LGBTQ+ Community
Domino’s believes in giving back to its communities and putting people first. With the start of this year’s Pride Month, we are reminded to live each day with purpose, embrace who we are and celebrate our differences.
New Orleans Domino’s Stores Donate 500 Pizzas to Kingsley House Community
Two Domino’s franchise-owned stores in New Orleans donated 500 pizzas to the Kingsley House community on Tuesday, May 5. Local store team members and Kingsley House employees passed out pepperoni pizzas to kids and their parents, members of the community, and caregivers of seniors.
When Michigan-based Domino’s franchisee Dave Cesarini heard about another franchisee's giving back initiative, he couldn't wait to put it into practice with his own stores.
Remote learning can be difficult, especially during the coronavirus crisis when direct access to teachers and peers is limited. To celebrate the milestone academic achievements of Emerging Scholars students in the D.C. area, Domino’s donated and delivered pizzas as part of a virtual pizza party on April 22.
Domino’s stores across the country, including those in and around Philadelphia, are working to help those on the front line in the fight against COVID-19. Domino’s in Doylestown and Perkasie, Pennsylvania are no different.
Businesses are shuttering, unemployment is spiking and access to basic needs – like food, rent and utilities – is getting harder for millions, including many kids and families who are served by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside in California.
Domino’s stores throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area are committed to giving back to essential workers and those in need across the area. The stores banded together to launch the Dallas Gives Back Pizza Blitz on March 31.
Domino’s stores throughout Flint, Michigan, believe in giving back to the community. During the week of April 6, they donated 900 pizzas to the three Flint Cares Help Centers to help feed those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, GENYOUth is providing grants to schools to provide much-needed resources to get food in the hands of students.
H-E-B is a longtime supporter of March of Dimes. As the No. 1 donor in Texas, H-E-B has raised more than $700,000 for March of Dimes, which works to improve the health of mothers and babies.
In a world where you can be anything … be kind.” It seems like you hear that quote more and more these days. For some, that is more than just a saying – it is a way of life.
As a brand, Domino’s is a huge proponent of spreading joy through pizza. Since 2018, Domino’s corporate stores and employees throughout Phoenix have supported Child Crisis Arizona through the gift of pizza.
Giving back is important to Domino’s franchisee Jim Gronemann, especially in times like these.
For Women’s History Month, we sat down with our newest female leader – Lisa Price, executive vice president and chief human resources officer – to ask about her life, career and advice for aspiring female leaders.
Domino’s customers rejoice – the days of waiting for your carryout order are gone! Domino’s is rolling out the red carpet for carryout customers by launching Pie Pass – a new technology that lets them skip the line and grab their order.
In 2015, Joe Rogers was working at a Domino’s supply chain center in Texas, supporting his family by loading trucks with dough and product for stores. However, he and his family lived with his wife’s aunt to help make ends meet.
If you ask Fred Pearson if he’s always wanted to work for Domino’s, he’ll tell you no, it was a case of divine intervention.
Dennis Tran began working for his family business as a teenager. The work was fun on an ice cream truck, but the pay was low. At the time, a friend of his worked for the local Domino’s store in Gaithersburg, Maryland, passing out flyers door-to-door – earning more money than Dennis was making.
Phillip Pedigo started his career with the Domino’s brand in 2007. He is currently the vice present of administration for Jason Shifflett, a Domino’s franchisee in Memphis, Tennessee. But, first and foremost, he is a father, and his daughter is a cancer survivor.
The months following 9/11 were fast-paced and anxious, as Walter (Tommy) Daigle III remembers from his time in the Navy.
Every morning when franchisee Ben Thomas walks into one of his stores, he’s determined to find what makes each of his store employees tick, and to use that to motivate them to reach new heights.
Amanda Stevenson believes in America’s farmers, and wants to make a living by serving them. Amanda graduated from California’s Nipomo High School in 2018, where she was actively involved in FFA – the Future Farmers of America.
Be the change you wish you see in the world … so easily said, but not so easily done. For Penne Carpenter, this is the mantra she lives by. Penne owns Domino’s stores in Cutoff and Raceland, Louisiana, and was recently presented the ...
Domino’s recognizes and celebrates the diverse heritage of all its team members. In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we asked employees, “What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to you?”
On Aug. 21, the brand took the next step in discovering the power of possible with the opening of Domino’s Innovation Garage, located at Domino’s Farms in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
When Randy Foote was 8 years old, he played a daring game with trains in his town. He jumped on the side of them and rode them through town. When his parents found out, he promised not to do it again, but a week later, he ran alongside another one.
Since Alec Blancarte was little, he always dreamed of becoming a businessman. “I always loved suits, and I’d imagine myself carrying a briefcase in a fast-paced environment,” he said.
Johnnie is celebrating his 15th year as a delivery driver at Domino’s in Beaufort, North Carolina – but that’s not the only thing he’s celebrating. Domino’s named Johnnie as the 2018 National Delivery Expert of the Year at a recent awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Domino’s is dedicated to delivering a difference. For the third consecutive year, Domino’s has joined forces with Stand with Trans at the Motor City Pride Festival – the largest Pride celebration in Michigan with more than 40,000 participants.
Domino’s stores across the country celebrate heroes every day. One of those stories takes place in Copperas Cove, Texas. For the 14th year in a row, Domino’s in Copperas Cove hosted a Soldier Appreciation Day to thank soldiers and their families for the sacrifices they make every day.
Domino’s is known for pizza. When people think about a Domino’s team member, naturally they think of a pizza maker or delivery driver. Not many people think about the individuals who work behind the scenes in supply chain – people like Duane Bowmer .
Megan Houstin knew she wanted to work at Domino’s in Goshen, Ohio, since she was 12 years old. Every time she picked up her Domino’s order, she would tell the store manager, “On my 16th birthday, I’m going to come in, fill out an application and you’re going to hire me.”
Cassie Gerety started as a Domino’s delivery driver in 1995 when she was a high school senior. She became a general manager a year later, working her way up to win Rookie Manager of the Year in 1996 and Manager of the Year in 1997.
When Sher Senior started working at Domino’s as part of a work-study program in high school, she never could’ve imagined that one day she’d own her own store. But, that is exactly what happened.
Eric Arntson now owns 12 Domino’s locations throughout Michigan and is the proud father of four daughters: Abby, 20; Megan, 18, Emma, 14; and Olivia, 12 – all of whom share his passion for Domino’s, as well as his wife, Stephanie.
In 1986, Sam Hishmeh was a college student attending ITT Technical Institute, looking for a part-time job. He wanted something that was fun, flexible and the pay would be worth his while.
When Stan Gage was stationed with the Marines at Camp Geiger in 1985, he had no idea he would be back in Jacksonville, North Carolina 30 years later … but this time, as a local resident and business owner. His life would come full circle.