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| − | + | In 1921 Frank opened B&F Light and Sound with his partner [[Arthur Winston Frome|Arthur Frome]]. They opened a small variety shop specializing in electrical and radio components and specialized hardware. It catered to those needing electric light installation and fixtures. Many of the young tinkerers in early radio bought their supplies here. | |
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| + | Frank, a tinkerer and self taught businessman, met [[Arthur Winston Frome|Arthur Frome]] while Arthur was building a radio transmitter. He was facinated with the technology and they both started selling radio parts to friends and neighbors. | ||
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| + | Today B&F Light and Sound has grown into [[Boyer Communications Corporation]] a major communications corporation providing media services in and around the Maple Grove metropolitan area that includes WRMG (609 AM) Radio, WBCC, Ch63 Television, and The Maple Flyer News. | ||
== Legacy == | == Legacy == | ||
Latest revision as of 04:18, 3 August 2014
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Early life
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Family
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Major Events
In 1921 Frank opened B&F Light and Sound with his partner Arthur Frome. They opened a small variety shop specializing in electrical and radio components and specialized hardware. It catered to those needing electric light installation and fixtures. Many of the young tinkerers in early radio bought their supplies here.
Frank, a tinkerer and self taught businessman, met Arthur Frome while Arthur was building a radio transmitter. He was facinated with the technology and they both started selling radio parts to friends and neighbors.
Today B&F Light and Sound has grown into Boyer Communications Corporation a major communications corporation providing media services in and around the Maple Grove metropolitan area that includes WRMG (609 AM) Radio, WBCC, Ch63 Television, and The Maple Flyer News.
Legacy
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See Also
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Notes
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