Two Board Members Advocate in Washington, D.C.
Board members Kendra Patterson, co-owner of Michigan Barn Wood and Salvage, and Andrew Gemmen, co-owner of Gemmen’s Ace Hardware, traveled to Washington D.C. in late July to attend the biannual National Retail Federation’s Retail Advocates Summit.
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Election Outcomes Will Impact Your Business
It’s election season. Yes, again. Most people are sick of campaign ads and campaign promises, which makes it tempting to ignore the noise or focus on just one or two issues.
