From political leaders to CEOs, sports to the military, leaders come in all shapes and sizes, but the one attribute most have in common is a strong group of people supporting them. Having a solid team around them not only …
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Proud to Serve: Cassie Cirisan Finds Fulfillment in the Independent Channel
The Few, The Proud, The Marines. Taking it as more than just a tagline for this branch of the U.S. military, Cassie Cirisan lived out this slogan during her time serving in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1990 to 1998. …
Read More »Walmart and Amazon Step Up Delivery Game
With the release of its 2024 annual financial reports, two big-box retailers—Amazon and Walmart—have shared goals for 2025 in terms of improving product delivery times to customers. In a letter to shareholders in April, CEO of Amazon Andy Jassy shared …
Read More »Do it Best Wins ACG 2024 Deal of the Year Award
Do it Best was named the recipient of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) 2024 Deal of the Year Award (Large Cap) for the state of Indiana. The Deal of the Year Awards recognize the most impactful and well-executed transactions …
Read More »Ace Hardware Announces Partnership With Major League Baseball
For the next three years, Ace Hardware will be the Official Hardware and Home Improvement Retail Partner of Major League Baseball. “We’re excited to partner with Ace Hardware, another iconic American brand whose impact has been felt by consumers around …
Read More »Judge Approves True Value Bankruptcy Plan
During a hearing last week, Judge Karen Owens of the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved True Value’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan and disclosure statement. The court adjourned for a brief time to allow the debtors to address …
Read More »Gold Beach Lumber Yard Acquires 2 Hennick’s Home Center Stores
Gold Beach Lumber Yard announced the acquisition of the Hennick’s Home Center locations in Bandon and Lakeside, Oregon. After adding the new locations, Gold Beach Lumber Yard‘s store count is now nine locations. Hennick’s Home Center operated as a Do …
Read More »Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies Releases 2025 Housing Report
The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies released its Improving America’s Housing 2025 report which found the remodeling market has been supported by the aging of homes and households and record-high property values. “Given the strong foundation and growing needs, residential remodeling …
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