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A s the largest replacement window and success was built right here in my hometown of

exterior remodeling company in the U.S.,
North Wilkesboro. It’s an honor to represent where
we come from in everything we do.”
Window World® operates its headquarters
and flagship training center in North
upgrades on its flagship store in Wilkesboro.
Wilkesboro. Window World’s Chairman Window World is completing construction
and CEO, Tammy Whitworth, was born and raised Having this space allows them to conduct training
in Wilkes County. Together, she and 50-plus local in a real store atmosphere. Hundreds of people
employees have shepherded the company into visit throughout the year for enhanced training for
its fourth decade. Today there are more than 220 their local stores, whether it is an existing or brand-
franchise-owned Window World locations in 48 states. new location.
Window World’s philanthropy reflects the Tammy Whitworth spoke in February at Wilkes
community. A significant long-term initiative is the Community College. Her message to students
founding of Window World Cares® in 2008, devoted pursuing careers in the trades is that skilled trades
to raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research often start higher in pay scale than many positions
Hospital® in Memphis. More than $20 million has that require a four-year degree and without the burden
been raised to support the children and families of St. of student loan debt.
Jude’s. Whitworth reflected how honored she feels for “Our nation is growing and rebuilding its
Window World to play a role in advancing St. Jude’s infrastructure, and the demand for skilled
life-saving research and mission for children from all tradespeople has never been greater,” Whitworth
backgrounds, and at no cost to families. said. “We need talent. We need leadership. We
A key example of the hospital partnership is need craftsmanship.”
the Window World Dining Room at St. Jude, a warm, Window World’s giving mirrors love and gratitude by
welcoming space for patients and their families to a local company for local people.
share meals and find comfort during challenging
times. Whitworth explained that 27 years ago, her
daughter was born prematurely, which inspired
her and her late husband Todd to support a children’s
charity. A visit to the hospital in Memphis in 2008
solidified their commitment.
Giving back reflects the company’s love of
community and togetherness. Window World has a
clear vision to continue partnerships in major events
in Wilkes County as part of its ongoing commitment to
giving to the community they call home.
Window World also sponsors numerous local
golf tournament fundraisers throughout the year,
most notably Henry Moore, Hugh Martin, Speedway
Children’s Charities, and Wilkes Community College’s
WAW Scholarship tournaments.
Window World was founded in 1995
and specializes in windows, doors, siding,
and other home exterior products, with
a strong focus on energy-efficient
products. The Whitworths opened
several store locations starting in • This past April, Window World was the presenting
1998, expanding the company’s sponsor of MerleFest at Wilkes Community
reach, and purchased the College, honoring the “traditional plus” music we’ve
corporate office in 2007. Tammy been gathering to celebrate for decades. Window
Whitworth became CEO in 2010 World has been the presenting sponsor for a
following Todd’s sudden passing. decade now.
She is determined to carry on the • Get ready for the Window World 450, part of
on Community Giving
mission of providing top-quality the NASCAR Cup Series in July at North
products and services with a focus Wilkesboro Speedway.
on family values, honest pricing, • Wilkes County’s Moonshiners Baseball honors
and integrity. Window World as presenting sponsor for its third
“I deeply love our community,” said season this year (May to July).
Whitworth. “Although I serve as the • Window World and the Town of North Wilkesboro
CEO of a national company, Window present Concerts on the Deck downtown at the
World remains locally owned, and Yadkin Valley Marketplace, offering free community
I’m incredibly proud that our national concerts on the third Saturday evenings in the summer.

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