My City January 2023

MYSUCCESS

“We are going to be here for a long time to carry on my grandfather’s legacy, as a local, family-owned business that supports the community.” Dick Skaff

“People like it built the old- fashioned way.” In addition to running a suc cessful business and providing great customer service, community involvement is another Skaff family tradition. “We help support over 20 charity organizations,” Skaff shares. “Giving back is very important to us and it is who we are.” In its eleventh year, the company’s biggest fund raising campaign is Save & Share, when a portion of the sales from the Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday after Thanksgiving are do nated to Whaley Children’s Center, Communities First, the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and Carriage Town Ministries. “In the last eleven years, we have given $200,000 to these organizations,” he adds.The company also volunteers at the Food Bank and donates funds to Coats for Kids, YWCA Safehouse,The Empty Pink Chair and Favorite Teacher Giveaway. How has Skaff Furniture Carpet One continued to be successful for 112 years? “One reason is the people who work here,” states the owner. Of the 37 Skaff employees, some have been there 35-40 years. “We do our best to take good care of our employees,” he shares, while adding that Skaff customers are the biggest reason the company remains successful. “We take care of them. It is very rewarding when

Skaff ’s 70,000-square-foot showroom is unique, according to the CEO, as it has a designated area to showcase all of the prod ucts – carpet, furniture, mattresses, clearance items and more. “The con cept of offering home furnishings and flooring as a one-stop-shop is attractive to customers, and is one of the ways we have adapted our busi ness,” he adds. “We have something here for everybody!” Skaff ’s vast and impressive inventory includes a variety of floor ing, such as carpet, hardwood, tile,

laminates and high-end remnants. Belonging to the Carpet One net work allows for lower prices and the grandiose furniture selection makes it easy to find your style and person alize your living space. Supported brands include Smith Brothers of Berne, Flexsteel, Bassett, Benchcraft and more. In addition, Skaff carries Serta and TempurPedic mattresses and Amish-made furniture craft ed by veteran Ohio woodworking company, Mavin. “The popularity of Amish furniture has really exploded in the last ten years,” adds Skaff.

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