MARSHFIELD — A longtime Marshfield business is marking a major milestone while positioning itself for future growth.
Northside Computer and Cellular is celebrating 30 years of service as its young owner expands offerings to meet the needs of a growing community.
Malachai Anderson, who took over the business three years ago, said the opportunity to purchase the company aligned with his longtime interest in electronics repair and entrepreneurship.
“I’ve always been interested in fixing electronics and doing things with repair,” Anderson said. “I ended up being able to purchase Northside Computers and Cellular and take it from there and be my own boss at a young age.”
Anderson acknowledged the risks involved in business ownership but said he viewed it as an opportunity.
“I saw there’s some risk with it, but I’m young, so I can always start over if I wanted to,” he said. “So I figured, why not?”
As part of its expansion, the business recently introduced a new cell phone carrier — the first new carrier in the local market in about a decade. Anderson said he hopes the addition will increase competition and improve customer service options for residents.
“I’m hoping with that we put more competitiveness into the market and can kind of take better customer service within Boost and help build it where there’s actually a cell phone provider where you can go and they’re able to help you with the phone issues that you have,” he said.
As the business celebrates its 30th anniversary, Anderson said he wants customers to associate Northside Computer and Cellular with honesty and a welcoming atmosphere.
“When people get told about Northside Computers and Cellular, I’m hoping they’re telling people about the pleasant experience that they had,” he said. “We’re here to actually help them and figure out their problems … and resolve them in a quick way.”
Anderson said he is proud to continue the company’s legacy while offering new options for local customers.