Something can be small and still be significant.

Consider the iconic glass Coke bottle, so iconic in fact that collectors the world over seek them out. On the bottom, each bottle bears the name of the town or city where it was manufactured decades ago. Continually re-used, a bottle’s lifespan was long and so every glass Coke bottle has a long, unique history.

Winona also has a long and unique history, one forever tied to the glass Coke bottle. The Coca-Cola bottling facility in Winona was the last distribution center in the world to use the glass bottle, which ceased production in 2012.

Winona is a crossroads where big world ideas and small town values come together. Since 1948, Then has been a proud member of the Winona business community. Fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit and rooted in small town values, we understand that a strong community is reflected in our products and service. Even through decades of change, we’ve never lost focus of what makes our community special and successful - we continue to thrive and endure, just like the Coke bottle.

Thern is proud to work with and support a number of local charity organizations, outreach programs and community projects that promote quality of life and wellness. Some of the local organizations that we support include:

• Great River Shakespeare Festival • United Way • Annual Trinona Triathlon • Women’s Resource Center • Goodview Gallup • Minnesota Marine Art Museum

Most recently, Thern donated to the City’s bike path restoration project around Lake Winona. The lakes and bike path are valuable community resources and Thern recognizes their importance in promoting a healthy, active community and overall employee wellness.

As a token of gratitude, Thern received a number of final run 6oz. collector bottles which we now share with you, our valued employees. Working together and with our

community we make a difference in our world.

Together we make The Winona Difference.

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Photo courtesy of the Winona Daily News