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ee Industries not only makes things, but it also makes things happen. The North Carolina–based, family-owned furniture company celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and continues to produce its iconic “1935-01” chair—a piece of furniture that’s never gone out of style. In 1969, Dottie and Bill Coley began manufacturing furniture that they wanted in their own home but couldn’t find in the market, a decision that led to their opening a factory employing ten people (and there are now 670 employees). As Lee’s success grew, the couple began making leather, slipcovers, designer collections, outdoor furniture. “We’re very proud that a couple established the company fifty years ago, and, ever since, Lee has been

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