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In a town with just 90 residents, every cause counts. Giving back to one organization without a doubt touches every local family in some way. That’s why Round Top Mercantile Company, a family-owned general store and STIHL outdoor power equipment dealer in Round Top, Texas, opens its doors — and its porch — to any group that asks.
The holiday season so often becomes a time for celebration with loved ones, but for thousands of families across the country, it’s also a time for remembrance. On December 15, volunteers laid Christmas wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, and at other cemeteries across the United States to honor and remember the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives in service to the country. In Virginia,…read more →
Burney Hardware has served the community of Aberdeen, North Carolina, for nearly 100 years. The store’s ownership has changed over the years, but its service to the community has not. Just this year, Burney Hardware was named one of the best hometown hardware stores in the country. More than the STIHL outdoor power equipment hanging on the wall or the Weber Grill set up on display, Burney Hardware’s service to…read more →
A small town of roughly 1,500 people, Haubstadt, Indiana, bills itself as a “shining example of how towns are supposed to work.” The town proudly boasts a strong tradition of “neighbors helping neighbors,” giving it the close-knit community feel that America’s small towns are known for. Haubstadt’s community togetherness is evident in the work of small businesses like Scotty’s Lawn Equipment, which has served the community for more than 50…read more →
Home to just 15,000 people, Oakhurst, California, is a close-knit community near the gateway to Yosemite National Park. What it may lack in size, the Oakhurst community more than makes up for in spirit. That’s thanks in large part to small businesses like third-generation hardware store True Value Home Center. “Especially in a small town like we’re in here, it’s less about doing business and more about building a relationship…read more →
With nearly 40 years in business, Fredonia NAPA Parts & Service has a long history of supporting its local Kansas community.
Kim and Judy Olson, who have owned The Mower Shop since 1986, know that the event wouldn’t be possible without the support of the community and the enthusiasm for the cause. “For a city of only 80,000 people, raising this amount of money is unheard of,” Kim says.
hen Justin South joined the military, he knew he’d be making a serious commitment, in both time and lifestyle. He understood what it all meant for his life, but he couldn’t have known what it would come to mean for his job and his employer.
Anthony and Cheryl Ludwig, owners of Ludwig Repair Shop in Hallettsville, Texas, know their customers will often come from far away to find what they’re looking for.
“We get involved with any and all fundraisers we can that benefit the local schools,” Jackie says.
