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On Tuesday, Aug. 2, Home Central held a bittersweet opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at their newly opened showroom, located at 133 Central Ave. in Owego. The project was part of a Downtown Revitalization Initiative project initiated by Katherine Whittemore, former president and owner-operator of Home Central who passed away in July of 2021.<\/p>\n

According to Ryan Rennells, general manager of the Owego, Candor and Vestal Home Central locations, stated that the newly opened showroom was Katherine\u2019s vision.<\/p>\n

\"Whittemore\u2019s<\/a>

Pictured inside of the new showroom, from left, are Ben Whittemore, president; Sam Robinson, office manager; and Ryan Rennells, general manager of Home Central locations in Owego, Candor and Vestal. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cThis was really her baby,\u201d said Rennells as the ribbon was about to be cut, bearing the fruits of Whittemore\u2019s labor.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe got this all started,\u201d said Rennells of Whittemore\u2019s efforts prior to her passing from breast cancer in 2021.<\/p>\n

Alicia Cerretani, who will serve as the showroom\u2019s manager, said that the project was long in the making, and that they designed it for the community.<\/p>\n

\"Whittemore\u2019s<\/a>

Staff members and affiliates of Home Central, as well as several local officials, gathered at the newly opened showroom on Tuesday, and were recognized by the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

The building at 133 Central Ave. in Owego, which once served as a paint and appliance shop, and then D&B Auto, sat vacant until Whittemore decided to utilize the DRI, in addition to an investment by Home Central, to bring life to the corner building in the heart of downtown Owego.<\/p>\n

Cerretani noted that the showroom\u2019s opening is a huge deal, stating, \u201cWe don\u2019t have anything here like this, and we hope to get another 100 years out of this old building.\u201d<\/p>\n

But to look at the building you would not believe it was that old. With original beams that have been preserved, and graced with new flooring and fresh paint, the showroom allows customers to select their complete design for their project, while staff members assist in the selection and delivery. They also have a list of certified contractors that they can refer customers to for any installation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want people to know you can come here to shop,\u201d added Cerretani, noting that with Home Central, their focus is on the community.<\/p>\n

\"Whittemore\u2019s<\/a>

Alicia Cerretani, showroom manager, readies to speak with media at Tuesday\u2019s grand opening and ribbon cutting at Home Central\u2019s new showroom in Owego. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cNot only can people come and select windows and designs for their projects, the owners are local and the workers are local,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Now open on Central Avenue, the showroom will serve as an all-purpose design center where homeowners and contractors can tour a wide selection of cabinet styles and finishes, countertops, windows, doors, flooring, siding, and more.<\/p>\n

To learn more about Home Central Stores and their locations and hours, visit http:\/\/homecentralstores.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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