Gulfport, MS, April 6, 2006--GCO Flooring National held its convention at the Marriott Hotel in Anaheim, California, which included the company's annual awards banquet dinner. The Franchisee of the Year award was given to GCO Flooring of Gulfport and Gautier owners Keith and Vicki Rhodes, according to the Mississippi Business Journal.
Eric Demaree, president of GCO Flooring, said, “Each year at convention, we have the privilege to recognize the franchisee whose achievements in both business and personal life stand out even among our truly outstanding group of individual business owners. This year we present our Franchisee of the Year award to a couple who has tremendous ongoing commitment to their employees, to their community and to our franchise system."
GCO Flooring has 107 stores nationwide, carrying a full line of floorcoverings. The Rhodes' GCO Flooring stores are located on U.S. 49 in Gulfport and U.S. 90 in Gautier.
