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Blake Burgess
York Ace Hardware, York, Neb.
Partial Owner/General Manager
Category: Under $2 Million in annual sales
After purchasing a local hardware store in 2010, Burgess spearheaded an update of nearly every aspect of the store, from its inventory to its operations to its design. The result was sales increases and a 22 percent margin dollar increase. Burgess has continued to build the business by introducing a commercial supply program, doubling the number of employees and introducing several niche categories. He believes his success helps him give back to the community.
