The Chamber’s latest CEO Series featured the Gavalas family for an exclusive inside look at one of Tallahassee’s longstanding family-owned businesses: Nic’s Toggery.
Founded by Nic Gavalas in 1950, Nic’s Toggery has spent more than 75 years building a reputation for quality merchandise, personalized service and meaningful relationships with generations of customers. Today, Nic’s three sons, George, Victor and Mike Gavalas, continue their father’s legacy through hands-on leadership, a commitment to customer service and a passion for serving the Tallahassee community.
During the conversation, members had the opportunity to hear about the journey into Nic’s Toggery growing into the family business it is today, the importance of maintaining strong customer and employee relationships and the opportunities and challenges that come with carrying a family business into its next generation.
With the third generation of the Gavalas family preparing to carry the business forward, Nic’s Toggery is a testament to the power of entrepreneurship, family values and a lasting commitment to community.
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CEO Series is an exclusive benefit for Chamber partners with Steward, Trustee, Catalyst, and Visionary memberships. Interested in attending a future CEO Series? Reach out to our Chamber Membership Director, Melinda Baker Trotman, at mtrotman@talchamber.com to learn more about becoming a qualifying Chamber partner.⠀
A special thank you to our Program Sponsors, Artia Solutions and Ruvos, for helping make this event possible, and thank you to the Gavalas family for sharing their story, insights and perspective with our members!
