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We recently caught up with George to future generations. Construction can It sounds like you have a close-knit team. Cal -T-102808
Acevedo, owner of Golden State Paint be tough, especially as my dad primarily Can you tell us more about that?
Company to learn more about him and worked as a painter. Unfortunately, he GEORGE: Yes, our team is mostly family.
his business. had a bike accident that broke his hand, My girlfriend, Gris, is the manager and
which limited his ability to work. handles logistics and data entry. My
Can you share a bit about your family's brother handles stocking and deliveries.
journey to California? How has the local community responded We also have Luis, a friend with ten years
GEORGE: Absolutely! My family to your business? of experience in the paint business, and PRINT IS STILL ALIVE.
migrated from Mexico in 1991 to work GEORGE: The community here has my brother's friend helps with stocking Celebrating two decades of print
in the fields, primarily harvesting fruit. been incredibly welcoming. We often as well. I oversee the entire operation. excellence, now 800 niche
My dad initially came by himself to save see the same customers, and they even magazines strong (and counting).
money, and then he brought my mom and bring their dogs in for treats and water! You have a unique location for a paint
sister over. I was born here in California. We’ve built relationships with other local store. What do you think about it?
To support our family, my dad juggled businesses, like the Ariel Theatre, where GEORGE: We love being here instead of
three jobs—construction, working at a we helped them out with some paint. in an industrial area. It allows for a lot
restaurant, and even TV repair. It’s gratifying to contribute when some of foot traffic. Many people just drop in
competitors weren’t as generous. to browse, and we have a parking lot in
That sounds like a lot of hard work. How the back for contractors to load up their
did you get involved in the What sets your paint store apart supplies, usually in the early morning
paint business? from others? hours. The Farmer’s Market on Saturdays
GEORGE: Growing up, my uncle owned GEORGE: We’re proud to be locally also brings in a lot of walk-in customers.
a company that did various side jobs like owned and not part of a big box store or
drywall, painting, and plumbing. When I corporation. We source our paint from It sounds like you’ve created a great
was about eight, he would take me to job Benjamin Moore, and our customers atmosphere. What do you do when
sites where I mostly helped out as a “go- appreciate that their money stays within you’re not working? Michele Henderson
fer.” I’ve been surrounded by this type of the community. We also donate paint to GEORGE: Definitely! Our family are huge Christmas Eve Services REALTOR® & U.S. Navy Veteran
work for as long as I can remember. high schools for their productions and art 49ers fans, so we often gather to watch
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