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Nash is a big supporter of charitable or-
ganizations in London and contributes to
over 100 charities. “Generally, I do not say
no, whether it is a $50 gift certificate or
a product from the store or whatever we
can do to help out,” said Colin. “We are
heavily involved in the community and
I think through our roots we have been
able to grow into the concept about be-
ing involved in the community and that is a
healthy way to be.”
Over the years Nash has sponsored numer-
ous youth hockey teams, soccer teams,
and other teams. Though there were not
as many teams in recent years, according
to John C., with 11 grandchildren and more
on the way, he said they will be supporting
lots of local teams in the near future. For
the 100th anniversary, Nash has partnered
with the London Health Sciences Centre
to donate to each one of their major func-
tions over the next few years. Then the
hospital will join Nash at their party to cele-
brate a century in business. Colin said they
expect to raise over $1 million through the
partnership.
THE NEXT 100 YEARS
Big changes are coming to Nash in mid-
2016 as they have sold their iconic down-
town core location and will be amalgam-
ating with their north-end store at a new
location. Their neighbour Mike Manuel,
who owns the Music Hall, purchased
their downtown location. He will be pay-
ing homage to Nash’s legacy by keeping all
the cabinetry and jewellery cases intact.
“For me, (it) was (about) taking the two
doors that were six kilometers apart and
breaking them down into one store that
can supply overall quality and service that
will benefit ourselves and the community
in a simpler way,” said Colin.
With the 100th anniversary rapidly ap-
proaching they are already making plans
to keep the family tradition going for many
more years to come. The ground is lev-
eled on the new site and they are ready
to build. Now in the final stages of devel-
opment, the big billboard at the new loca-
tion states, “Nash Jewellers, home for the
next 100 years”.
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