McCoy True Value in Indianola, Iowa, and Warren County Economic Development are partnering for a third round of commercial paint grants that will go towards business beautification efforts throughout Warren County. The paint grants are open to all businesses in …
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Employees’ Passions Guide Round-Up Fundraisers
When Karsten’s Maricopa Ace Hardware in Maricopa, Arizona, hosts round-up fundraisers, it turns to its employees to choose what organizations will benefit from the money raised. Store manager Chris Grover says the store will host several round-up fundraisers throughout the year …
Read More »Snow Shoveling Contest Warms Customers
Taking an often-dreaded winter chore—shoveling snow—David Strano turned it into a fun way to connect with customers by hosting a snow shoveling contest. Strano, the general manager of Ambridge Do It Best Home Center in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, saw a similar …
Read More »Cats Get a New Lease on Life at Luverne Ace Hardware
Lining one wall in Luverne Ace Hardware in Luverne, Minnesota, are a bank of kennels, the temporary homes of cats and kittens up for adoption. The store partners with the Tracy Area Animal Rescue to find homes for the furry …
Read More »Sunshine Ace Raises Over $59,000 for Children’s Miracle Network
During its eight-week 2023 Holiday Round Up event, Sunshine Ace Hardware raised $59,402 to support pediatric health care through the Children’s Miracle Network. From Nov. 1 through Dec. 24, customers at each of the operation’s 15 hardware, paint and gift …
Read More »Community Connections: Cody Goeppner Thrives on Serving Customers and His Community
What is your proudest moment as part of the independent channel? Growing up in the independent channel, I’ve had a lot of proud moments, including working as the seventh generation of the family business at our hometown hardware store, singing …
Read More »Sullivan Hardware Supports Local Eateries
Sullivan Hardware & Garden, with three locations in Indianapolis, Indiana, provided a little extra holiday love and support to its neighbors and local small business owners. One of the operation’s stores is located in Broad Ripple Village, a laid-back, eclectic …
Read More »Hardware Group Provides Christmas Trees for Children’s Hospital
The Central Indiana Ace Hardware Group (CIA) partnered with Riley Children’s Foundation to co-host the Ace Christmas Tree Farm for Riley Children’s Hospital Patients over the 2023 holiday season. Children could choose a 4-foot artificial Christmas tree, which they decorated with …
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