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The Last Shoe Company In America's Shoelace Capital

Portsmouth, Ohio was once known for making the world's shoelaces. Now, only one company remains.

May 17, 2016

Portsmouth, Ohio was once known for making the world's shoelaces. Now, only one company remains. Here's how Sole Choice is trying to bring jobs back to the area.

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