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Ondrus Amusement and Vending has been a family-owned and operated coin amusement and vending business since the late 1930s. Started near the shores of Lake Michigan by Gus and Rose Ondrus in their small hometown of Union Pier, Michigan, the business has grown and changed with the changing times, but has remained true to its local family roots. Gus and Rose began by purchasing food and cigarette vending machines and placing them in local business establishments, bars and taverns. Among their early locations were the Welcome Inn in Stevensville, Michigan, the Royal Blue Grocery Store, Gillman's Grill and Louie's Tavern. With their base of business operations conveniently situated on the border between Michigan and Indiana, Gus and Rose were able to serve stores, taverns and bars in both states. The vending machines held gumballs, candy and cigarettes. In the 1930s, gambling was still legal, so they also put nickel slot machines in the Royal Blue Grocery Store in Union Pier. There were no computerized electronic games, so early customers got their amusement from traditional juke boxes, pool tables and pinball machines. Gus' son Arthur began working for the business in his teens, and took over the company in 1946 following his father's death. Following his marriage, he and his wife, Jessie, ran the business together. As new games and advanced computerized technologies became available, the inventory changed to include electronic dart boards and modern CD and downloadable jukeboxes. Later, sanctioned Dart Leagues and Pool Leagues were organized using the equipment supplied to local bars and taverns. Company Today Today, in 2009, Ondrus Amusement and Vending remains a family-owned and operated business that is proud of its long tradition of honesty and local service. Company President Jessie Ondrus, and her son, Vice President Art Ondrus, continue to operate the business from its Union Pier, Michigan headquarters. A trained staff provides administrative support, equipment installation and on-site maintenance and machine revenue tracking. Vending machines have been phased out over the years, but a constantly-updated inventory of games offers the very latest in quality coin-operated electronic dart boards, pool tables, CD jukeboxes and a wide array of other amusement games to local businesses. We also sell new and used games, dart boards and pool tables to individuals, for in-home, recreational use. We strive to provide only the highest quality games and are committed to offering exceptional customer service and support. We are proud to be part of the vending and amusement industry, and are members of the following state and national professional associations:

Tiggs Canteen Services, established in 1932, has evolved into a leading provider of food and commissary services across Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, serving a diverse clientele that includes county jails, elderly nutrition programs, halfway houses, and drug rehabilitation centers. With a commitment to quality and innovation, the company delivers approximately 600,000 meals each month while maintaining high standards of service and integrity. Specializing in correctional commissary services, Tiggs Canteen tailors its programs to meet the specific needs of facilities and inmate populations, ensuring secure and efficient operations. Additionally, the company offers comprehensive laundry services and advanced food service technology, reinforcing its dedication to supporting at-risk individuals and organizations. Generated from the website

K and S Vending Services Inc. is one of the largest vending and coffee companies in Southwest Michigan. Based in Mattawan, Mich., the firm offers beverages, snacks, cold foods and sundry convenience items. It also provides beverage, hot beverage, snack and cold food machines. Founded over 50 years ago, K and S Vending Services Inc. is a member of the Unified Strategies Group and National Automatic Merchandisers Association. Its list of clients includes Western Michigan University, Eaton Corporation, Welch s, Humphrey Products, American Axle and Stryker Medical.