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By KENNETH JESSEN – The story of California based Hewlett-Packard starts with Loveland First National Bank President Paul Rice and General Electric appliance dealer Bob Hipps.

Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard at HP Loveland picnic in 1962. How many companies have founders that cook and serve their employees steaks? (Hewlett-Packard collection)

Money from the Loveland Development Fund was used to acquire a portion of the Schwartz farm on the southwest side of Loveland for an industrial site. Dimes and quarters collected by Loveland children were matched by the bank.


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