It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Freedman Seating Company Chairman, Gerald “Jerry” Freedman. He left us peacefully, surrounded by those he loved. Jerry was a remarkable leader who inspired Freedman’s core values of integrity, community, pride and ownership. His unwavering commitment to these principles shaped not only the company but […]
Founder Hyman Freedman Received an Honorable Mention at The Columbian Exposition Chicago, IL — It was over 130 years ago when Hyman Freedman and his employer, Columbia Cab Company, exhibited at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Hyman Freedman exhibited in the popular Transportation Building (now Jackson Park in Chicago). An elaborately decorated golden arch […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact John-Paul Paonessa Marketing Manager 773-524-2440 Ext. 394 jp.paonessa@freedmanseating.com Freedman Seating Commemorates 125 Years Founder Hyman Freedman Received an Honorable Mention at The Columbian Exposition Chicago, IL — It was over 125 years ago when Hyman Freedman and his employer, Columbia Cab Company, exhibited at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition […]
How a seating manufacturer is getting its employees off their butts Thanks to a $10 million facility expansion, Freedman Seating not only has the space it needs to continue to grow, it also has a workout facility that’s providing employees a way to get into shape and get to know each other better. SEPTEMBER 5, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Casey Smagala – Director of Development Email: Csmagala@apcc-chgo.org Tel. 773.539.5907 Date: 5/31/16 Albany Park Community Center Honors Jerry Freedman as Distinguished Alumni APCC’s annual awards ceremony and fundraiser will present Jerry Freedman, of Freedman Seating Company, with the Distinguished Alumni Award. Albany Park, Chicago, IL — 2016 marks APCC’s fourth decade […]
By Barbara B. Buchholz March 8, 1999 The continuing growth of many family businesses has proved a boon to the economy and an incentive to budding entrepreneurs. But it also has created a potential void: a dearth of family members to lead a booming firm and take the positions that come with expansion. “There’s less likelihood […]