Forty years and counting

Mayor John Dooley cuts the cake with the staff of Cowan Office Supplies as they celebrate the business's 40th anniversary. — Bob Hall photo/the Nelson Star

Cowan Office Supplies Ltd. in Nelson, B.C., has been in business for four decades.

Cowan Office Supplies Ltd. in Nelson is one of the few companies that has a history dating back four decades. Having celebrated the business’s 40th anniversary this fall, owner Andy Cowan attributes his years of success to several factors. He mentioned the attractive storefront, an ideal location in downtown Nelson and the ability to change with the times and adapt to current demands. He also credited the relationship of trust built between the staff members and their customers. To find out more about the products and services offered at Cowan Office Supplies Ltd.