Hotel Management Company History in Photographs
William J. ("Bill") Boykin, Founder Boykin Enterprises LLC
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Ground Breaking of first hotel, 1958
South Bend, Indiana
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William Boykin with WJ Marriott
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Boykin Enterprises grows from 3 to 7 Marriott franchises. (1977)
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Sons Jack (top) and Bob (right) join the family business.
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Boykin Team
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"The Noticeable Difference" - A core value that sets Boykin apart from the competition to this day.
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Paula launches Spectrum Design Services. (1995)
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Boykin Lodging Company goes public (1996)
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Weatherhead Family Business 1997 Inductee, The Boykin Group
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Jack Boykin, Paula Jo Boykin, Bob Boykin
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Ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate Pink Shell Resort in Fort Myers Beach, FL. Owned and operated by Boykin Management.
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Spectrum Design Services celebrates 20 years.
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