Big O Hall of Famer Little Dies

Published: July 17, 2015

Industry veteran Ken Little died on May 15 in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. He was 70.

Little started working in his family’s retreading plant when he was just 8 years old. After purchasing his family’s store, Little went on to own and co-own several Big O Tire operations in California.

“Ken, a member of the Big O Tires family for more than forty years, was an integral part of the Big O Tires organization. His willingness to help his fellow dealers is a common theme we’ve heard since his passing. His spirit and presence is greatly missed,” TBC Corp. said.

Among Little’s accomplishments were being named Franchisee of the Year in 1998 and being inducted into the Big O Hall of Fame in 2006.

He is survived by his wife Sue and sons Todd and Jeff Little.

GRI ‘Green x Circle’ initiative in Sri Lanka meant to empower women

The company said these endeavors aimed to address diverse needs of the community, focusing on both women empowerment and youth motivation.

By Christian Hinton

Published: May 15, 2024

GRI recently conducted programs in Sri Lanka to empower women and motivate children under its Green x Circle initiative. The company said these endeavors aimed to address the needs of the community, focusing on both women empowerment and youth motivation.

GRI recently organized a training program titled "Management of household finance under current economic conditions" at the Ingiriya Rubber Collecting Center in Sri Lanka, South Asia led by Shashika Nimali, an NLP practitioner and life coach. The company said this initiative provided women in the industry with essential skills and knowledge to effectively manage household finances. GRI's tailored training sessions equipped participants with tools for informed decision-making, ultimately fostering greater financial security and independence, the company said.