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The Big O Tires story begins back in 1962, just as Americas new love affair with the automobile was hitting high gear. The market for replacement tires was exploding, and independent tire dealers found themselves struggling to compete in the face of low prices offered by major tire manufacturers own company stores. Big Os founding fathers were a handful of progressive independent tire dealers who decided to band together to form a tire-buying cooperative so that they could secure volume pricing and keep their customers happy. Their concept worked. In the years that followed, The Big O Tires co-op evolved into a full-fledged franchise as it continued to find innovative ways to harness the power of the collective to benefit independent dealerships and their customers. Almost a half-decade later, Big O Tires has become North Americas largest retail tire franchisor, with over 400 independently-owned and operated locations in 20 states, providing customers with a broad range of automotive services in addition to quality tires, wheels and accessories. Big O has become an industry role model admired for its innovative approach to franchising and unmatched customer loyalty ratings. In 1996, Big O Tires joined forces with one of the largest and most respected tire marketers in the nation when it became part of the TBC Retail Group, an automotive retail network comprised of some 1,200 Big O Tires, Tire Kingdom, Merchants and NTB locations spanning 40 U.S. states. Big Os reach was broadened again in 2005, when TBC Corporation was acquired by Sumitomo Corporation of America, the largest wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sumitomo, one of the worlds leading traders of goods and services. As Big O Tires continues to thrive and adapt to an ever-changing marketplace, it remains rooted in its humble beginnings as a proud collective of independent dealers committed to putting its customers first.
COVE Animal Health is a veterinarian-led network of veterinary hospitals providing integrated primary care, emergency, and specialty services across several states in the Northeastern United States, including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. Originally founded in 1937 as Pieper Veterinary in Middletown, CT, COVE has grown into a multi-state network with over 1,000 team members and four hospital systems. COVE offers a comprehensive range of veterinary services, including routine wellness care, 24/7 emergency services, and advanced specialty care in areas such as internal medicine, ophthalmology, and surgery. The company operates a hub-and-spoke model that ensures seamless coordination among its hospitals, enhancing collaboration and resource sharing. COVE is committed to maintaining local ownership and community connections while fostering a culture of mentorship and professional development for veterinary teams.
FedPoint® is a benefits marketplace operator and third-party administrator that serves millions of customers in the federal civilian and uniformed services markets. A wholly owned subsidiary of John Hancock Life & Health Insurance Company, FedPoint was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Portsmouth, NH.
Weve run the gambit on virtually everything you can do with an automobile. From donuts at Tire Slayer Studios to gravity-defying stunts on the streets of Las Vegas, weve earned our stripes on the automotive front lines, the pits, and the winners podium. Its a sense of pride and passion that allows us to continue to push the boundaries that make us who we are. At our core, we are enthusiasts just like our customers. We connect with our fans in a way most brands cant imagine. Because at one time, we, too, were just enthusiasts pursuing our passion for automotive culture and watching our motorsport heroes from the grandstands.