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Behind the desk — Nancy J. Kerns

Blue & White Snack Bar

Address: 905 Union St., Hollidaysburg

Telephone number: 695-9031

Position: Owner

Years with company: 40 plus. I married into the business.

Family: Brothers, Don and Carl Hoover, and stepdaughter, Debbie

What products or services does your company provide?

We offer breakfast and lunch, as well as snow cones and candy for kids.

Who are your customers?

A variety between workers, retirees and kids.

What is your business day like?

My business day starts with getting ready for breakfast customers.

What is the best business advice you have received?

Be kind to customers, most of whom are regulars and they are like family.

What is the most important thing you’ve learned on the job?

You must work hard to be successful.

What does the future hold?

I don’t know what the future holds. My customers don’t want me to retire.

What have you read lately that has influenced your business life?

I keep up with the news in the Altoona Mirror.

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