"Agress stated, 'We opened about five months ago, but we didn't let anybody know because there was so much work we had to do to get open again.' This reflects the challenges faced during the reopening process."
"Agress recounted, 'He comes in, he sits down and he says, I want you to make me a kitchen two, in fact.' This moment marked the turning point for Berkeley Mills, leading to its revival."
"Bankruptcy documents reveal that Agress purchased all personal property assets of Berkeley Mills for $450,000, including machinery and intellectual property, indicating a significant investment in the company's future."
Berkeley Mills, a custom furniture shop, closed in July after 37 years due to high costs and debt, filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. New investors helped reopen the shop, with co-founder Gene Agress returning as manager after health issues. Agress has rehired 11 of the 30 laid-off employees and aims to hire more. The company's revival began unexpectedly when a longtime client offered to invest, allowing Agress to buy back the company's assets for $450,000, although he now refers to himself as the manager.
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