A small town boy turned worldwide entrepreneur. Bounced back from a fire that destroyed three mills. Being able to bounce back from any number of obstacles but still protect the rights of other people. When it comes to picking one person of the decade, most times it’s a close call between candidates, but this year our man outshone the others without even trying.
On December 3, 1842, in Warner, New Hampshire, Charles Alfred Pillsbury was born to George Alfred Pillsbury and Margaret Pillsbury. He was the eldest of three children, the other two being Fred C. Pillsbury and Mary Addie who died a year after birth. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1863
Pillsbury Co. is a national, and international, marketing organization that made the trade name "Pillsbury's Best" known throughout the world. This incredible feat was only accomplished because of Charles …show more content…
His winning personality, his travels, and his public appearances made him a very famous American miller. He was friendly with all his employees. For five years the firm tried new profit-sharing plan that had over $150,000 paid to employees. He also helped Minneapolis coopers to start their cooperative shops. This plan worked for several years and it is a perfect example of producers' cooperation. He made large gifts to charitable and philanthropic events and companies. He was also somewhat interested in politics. From 1878 to 1885 he was a member of the state Senate, but held no other official position.
Observing the significance of this man is very paramount to our time, as he is the reason the milling industry has changed for the better.
So in the end, we can all say that Charles A. Pillsbury was a great man. His arms reach into every aspect of the milling business and then some. The amount he was able to accomplish in a short amount of time is astonishing. His kindness and willingness to help others benefit from his company add up to one truly amazing
On December 3, 1842, in Warner, New Hampshire, Charles Alfred Pillsbury was born to George Alfred Pillsbury and Margaret Pillsbury. He was the eldest of three children, the other two being Fred C. Pillsbury and Mary Addie who died a year after birth. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1863
Pillsbury Co. is a national, and international, marketing organization that made the trade name "Pillsbury's Best" known throughout the world. This incredible feat was only accomplished because of Charles …show more content…
His winning personality, his travels, and his public appearances made him a very famous American miller. He was friendly with all his employees. For five years the firm tried new profit-sharing plan that had over $150,000 paid to employees. He also helped Minneapolis coopers to start their cooperative shops. This plan worked for several years and it is a perfect example of producers' cooperation. He made large gifts to charitable and philanthropic events and companies. He was also somewhat interested in politics. From 1878 to 1885 he was a member of the state Senate, but held no other official position.
Observing the significance of this man is very paramount to our time, as he is the reason the milling industry has changed for the better.
So in the end, we can all say that Charles A. Pillsbury was a great man. His arms reach into every aspect of the milling business and then some. The amount he was able to accomplish in a short amount of time is astonishing. His kindness and willingness to help others benefit from his company add up to one truly amazing