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September, 2009 Business of the Month:
Fun Party Stores, Inc.
Getting into the Spirit of the Season are Seated Left to Right:
Tracie Ford, Nancy Hatalowich, Sue LaVella Martin, Lisa Copeland
Standing, GRC Executive Board Member, Tom Mimidis, Owner, Bob LaVella Sr.,
and GRC Executive Board Member, Andy Solan
Their name says it all! “Fun party” is exactly what you’ll have when you shop Fun Party Stores, Inc., 145 Finley Road, Belle Vernon for all your party needs. Fun Party Stores, Inc. is a family owned and operated retail party store. Founder and CEO, Bob LaVella, Sr. along with his wife Irene, CFO; daughter Susan, President – Retail Development; son Bob Jr., President and General Manager; and daughter Toni, President – Senior Buyer offer the finest selection of party products at competitive prices.
The company originated in 1971 as part of a national franchise system known as Fun Services. Since then they have serviced schools, churches and service organizations with toys, novelties, carnival games, and equipment throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania. In 1983, they expanded into the party retail business and they currently operate four stores, Belle Vernon, Greensburg, Jeanette, and Mt. Pleasant. In 1997, the company was incorporated and became known as Fun Party Stores, Inc.
Fun Party Stores, Inc. employs four store managers, an office manager, and distribution manager, in addition to 40 other employees. Seasonally, Fun Party Stores, Inc. employs up to 60 people.
Planning a party? Fun Party Store, Inc. offers one stop shopping for any party; graduations, weddings, baby showers, bridal showers, birthday or anniversary parties. They carry a variety of party supplies including invitations, decorations, tableware, and balloons. The most requested party themed merchandise is available as well, from beach party, fiesta, casino night, western and many others. The employees at Fun Party Stores, Inc. can help with custom decorations, balloon sculptures, and custom, full color banners. Fun Party Stores, Inc. also carries football spirit items including pennants, beads, signs decals and more for all of the local high school teams.
Fun Party Stores, Inc. is the Black & Gold Headquarters, carrying more Steelers gear than you can imagine. Steering wheel covers and accessories for your vehicle, items for your tailgating or game day parties, merchandise to wear and decorate with. They even ship Steelers merchandise to customers and fans across the United States!
In addition, Fun Party Stores, Inc. is your Halloween Superstore! Autumn decorations are plentiful and the Halloween department has costumes for everyone and every size, from infants to adults. Whether you are looking for something scary and gory, or fun and whimsical, they have it all. Beginning Oct. 1st., store hours will be extended during the Halloween season.
Bob LaVella, Sr. and crew at the Belle Vernon location would like to thank all of the loyal customers who patronized the store during the Finely Road widening project. Good news for Fun Party Stores, Inc. and their loyal customers, the Finely Road project is expected to be completed by month’s end, just in time for the busy Halloween season.
Be sure to visit Fun Party Stores, Inc. at any one of their locations, Finley Road, Belle Vernon, 724-929-9500; Lincoln Highway, Jeanette, 724-523-5474; Eastgate Shopping Center, Greensburg, 724-836-4386 or Countryside Plaza, Mt. Pleasant, 724-547-3909. Store hours Monday –Friday 10am to 8pm; Saturday 10am to 6pm; and Sunday, 11am to 4pm. Extended Halloween hours Monday-Saturday 10am to 9pm; Sunday 10am to 5pm. www.funpartystores.com.