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Pedrotti Ace Celebrates a Century of Community

For Gene Pedrotti, hardware is much more than nuts and bolts. For Gene, hardware is history, family and community. As the third-generation owner of Pedrotti Ace Hardware in Benicia, California, Gene is committed to continuing the legacy his great-grandfather and …

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Hardware Store Caters to Bicycle Enthusiasts

Highland Hardware

With some fine-tuning and (literal) elbow grease, Highland Hardware & Bike Shop evolved from a mom-and-pop shop into the full-service hardware store and bike shop it is today. The business opened in 1946 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, and was originally called …

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Engaging With Young Entrepreneurs

Tecumseh Home Hardware

Sitting in the front of the parking lot of Tecumseh Home Hardware Building Center Store in Tecumseh, Ontario, is a hot dog stand that offers an opportunity for young entrepreneurs to test out the waters of owning a small business. …

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Hardware Manager Hosts In-Store Art Classes

Jon Wisthoff's art class at Williston Ace Hardware & Flooring

An artist and painter, Jon Wisthoff is the store manager at Williston Ace Hardware & Flooring and wanted the residents of Williston, North Dakota, to have a local place to purchase art supplies. So, he added the niche category and …

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Paint Retailer Walks Customers Through Design and Decor

Tri-City

Established 30 years ago from a desire to own a small business, Tri-City Paint & Design has transformed into a full-service paint and design store that serves the colorful design needs of consumers in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, and the surrounding areas. …

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