Father
and author George C. Ballas, Sr., is the inventor of the WeedEater
and founder of over 100 other companies. He was the president
of Fred Astair Studios from 1960-1964, and founded many of the
dance syllabus that are still in use today!
George Ballas owned and operated the largest dance studio in
the world still unsurpassed today: The Dance City USA Studio.
With over 43,000 square feet and 120 dance teachers under one
roof, it was by all means one of George Ballas' major achievements
from 1960-1964. The 13-story Westchase Hilton in Houston, Texas
was built in 1980 by a group led by developer George Ballas.
Mr. Ballas has recently authored "The Love Formulas".
You
may contact George and read more about his new book ...
You
can also contact him via email at Ballas@hia.net
Below
you can get a bit of insight into the world of George C. Ballas,
Sr. You can find pictures of family, his inventions and a bit
of history on this incredible entrepreneur.
Why The Weed Eater was invented...
His
yard looked like this...
Another look at the
yard...
Historical
Images
The
first Weed Eater
"The Needie"
"The Weedie"
The Ballas Heir Loom
Original Logo
