After 35 years, the fair trade wholesale Ganesh Himal Trading Company is passing part of its business ownership to the next generation, which is also happening among some of its producers in Nepal.
After nine years working at Ganesh Himal’s warehouse south of Spokane, Austin Zimmerman recently bought 49 percent of Ric Connor’s portion of the business. Ric is retiring, but his wife, Denise Attwood, will continue to work as co-owner.
“I will focus on learning all I can from her as my mentor,” said Austin.