Meet Our Owners

Long-time customers of the Akron, Ohio Wild Bird Center, Bob & Carol knew they had found what they wanted to do. Coming from years of retail experience in the camera business, Bob & Carol started their store in February 2007 in Hudson, Ohio. They have been growing their business successfully ever since. They say:

“When the opportunity arose to open our own store, we decided to combine our love of birds with a business in order to provide the best quality product to enhance enjoyment of the bird feeding hobby for our community. Support from Home Office has been greatly appreciated and they help us with any issues that arise and are readily available to help us grow our business, from marketing to the “nuts and bolts”. Ultimately, one of the best parts of owning our store is that we have great customers who share our passion for feeding and watching our beautiful wild birds!”


Partners


Birding Partners

NBFS
The purpose of the National Bird-Feeding Society (NBFS) is to be “The ultimate resource for enhancing the bird feeding experience”. The NBFS (www.nbfs.org) provides the latest and most comprehensive information available about feeding and watching backyard birds to the backyard birding public and its members.The Wild Bird Centers of America (WBCA) sponsors the NBFS and WBCA’s Director of Research and Development, Dr. David Horn, also serves as Director of the National Bird-Feeding Society.


NBFM
The National Bird-Feeding Society (www.nbfs.org) supports and promotes National Bird-Feeding Month each February to increase public awareness of the birding hobby and the survival needs of backyard birds. This famous event is observed throughout North America and promotional materials are available to birding or environmental education organizations upon request. Please visit www.nbfs.org for details


NWRS
The National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) supports over 500 National Refuges, serves over 40 million visitors per year and preserves millions of acres of wild bird habitat. WBCA is proud to support NWRS (http://www.fws.gov/refuges/birding/index.html) and its programs. George Petrides, Sr. served on the NWRS Birders’ Team from 2006-2008 and received a Citizen’s Award for Exceptional Service.


Business Partners

IFA
The International Franchise Association (IFA) protects, enhances and promotes franchising. WBCA is a proud member of IFA and actively supports its programs and Code of Ethics.


WBFI
The Wild Bird Feeding Industry (WBFI) is an association dedicated to the progressive expansion of the wild bird and backyard wildlife feeding industry. As the voice of the industry, it serves the interests of its members through promoting responsible feeding, creating alliances, removing barriers, and safeguarding gains. WBCA Founder and President, George Petrides, Sr., serves on WBFI's Board of Directors and is Chairman of the Retailers’ Committee.


SBA
WBCA is a Small Business Administration (SBA) Partner. The SBA has reviewed our concept, approved our documentation and keeps it on-line to support a fast-track loan process for franchisees that choose to apply for SBA financing.



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