Fashion designers occasionally recognize a truth that plumbers, electricians, and farmers have always known: there's something about a good pair of work boots. While office workers who like to dress as if they're preparing for a morning on a construction site don't have to worry about safety and durability in footwear, a good portion of the labor force does. Those men and women rely on brands like Wolverine and Ben Davis to provide boots and work clothes that stand up to rugged use. They can find the clothing and sturdy shoes they need to do the job at Charley Terzian's Workforce, right in the middle of downtown Petaluma.

Charley Terzian isn't a native Petaluman, but he's lived and worked here long enough to qualify as a hometown boy. The city of Boston was his birthplace, but his personality is tailor-made for small town life. Folks who drive or walk by his store on the corner of Petaluma Boulevard North and Western Avenue are likely to catch a wave from Charley, who loves to mingle with the downtown shoppers. This friendly and knowledgeable businessman has also owned and operated Wide World of Shoes and Charley's Liquor, both in Petaluma, and has recently opened a second business in nearby Vallejo. He and his staff continue to service customers from all walks of life in the historic building that once housed the L&M Drugstore. Fads and fashions may come and go, but Workforce customers know that reliability and comfort never go out of style.