The Century Club: Meet the DuPage Businesses that Have Thrived for 100+ Years

On this episode, host Greg Bedalov joins four members of the “Century Club”—leaders of local family businesses that have been in operation for over 100 years.

What does it take to keep a family business going for decades? How have they adapted to new technologies and changing times? And what can other leaders learn from their stories?

Find out on this special episode of the DuPage Business Beat.

Special Guests

• Jerry Hinckley, 4th-Generation Owner and President, St. Andrews Golf and Country Club (Celebrating 100 years)
• Anna Ball, 3rd-Generation Owner and CEO, Ball Horticultural Company (Celebrating 120 years)
• Susannah Ball, 4th-Generation Owner, Ball Horticultural Company (Celebrating 120 years)
• Alex Anderson, 6th-Generation Owner of Oswald’s Pharmacy (Celebrating 150 years)

Dive Deeper

• Explore the roots of Ball Horticultural in our in-depth feature and learn how the company is shaping the future of ornamental plants.
• Want to hear another great local business story? Don’t miss our recent interview with iconic DuPage County entrepreneur John Calamos, Sr. here.
• Located at the heart of Chicagoland, DuPage is a pro-people, pro-business community that both supports longtime legacy businesses and welcomes new investment. Learn why businesses and top talent choose DuPage County here.

As always, we’d like to thank the College of DuPage for supporting today’s episode. To keep up with what’s happening in DuPage County and the Chicagoland region, follow Choose DuPage on social media or visit ChooseDuPage.com/Ready.