Dieterich, Illinois (January 8, 2025) – In the United States, the amount of 5th-generation family-owned businesses has been declining, but during the last 135 years, Wright’s Furniture & Flooring in Central Illinois has remained strong. Continuing the family tradition, a new duo is leading the company, with 4th generation John Wright as President leading the day-to-day operations alongside his nephew and 5th generation, Vice President Alex Wright.
“It is truly unique that our business has been led by someone in our family for the last 135 years,” said John Wright. “We wouldn’t change a thing over these years. We’ve had such tremendous support from the community and have been able to make a difference in the homes of our customers. Alex and I work together to lead all of our locations and carry out the vision my great-grandfather had in mind. We are so thankful for our wonderful family and customers in Central Illinois.”
George W. Wright first opened the Dieterich store in 1889 and since then, the business has grown with locations in Robinson, Taylorville and Wright at Home in Effingham. John Wright said his family and the business has prioritized hiring local and being involved in the Central Illinois community over the years.
“Working with your uncle is not something everyone can say they get to do, and we find it a privilege to be able to work with family,” said Alex Wright. “I’ve learned a lot from my uncle John and my dad, Tom Wright who was also a former president of the company. Our team at Wright’s is close-knit and I think that’s because at the heart of the business is family.”
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Wright’s Furniture & Flooring is a fifth-generation family-owned business that is celebrating its 136th anniversary this year. Wright’s Furniture & Flooring features a large selection of quality living room, bedroom, dining room, home office, home accents, entertainment, commercial and custom furniture as well as a wide selection of flooring. The business also offers interior design services in its Dieterich, Robinson and Taylorville locations and window treatments through its Wright at Home store in Effingham.