A dream since childhood, Joe Rawson always knew he wanted to be in the military. Rawson served in the U.S. Air Force starting in 1998. He served on active duty until 2004, and then full time in the Pennsylvania Air …
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No other event brings the independent home improvement channel together like the Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference), which will take place July 30-31. Attendees will include retailers from every wholesaler umbrella, vendors and service providers and industry experts and …
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In the July issue of Hardware Retailing magazine, retailers shared insights on the importance of a returns policy and what has worked for their operation. To gain additional insight, the North American Hardware and Paint Association conducted a survey of …
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In one month, the 2025 Independent Home Improvement Conference will kick off at the stunning JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, inviting the industry to come together to learn, network and enjoy all the resort and Orlando have to offer. Here …
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Growing up watching family members serving in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force, Chris McDaniel developed a desire to contribute in the same way and joined the U.S. Air Force in May 2002. “When I was younger, I …
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From a legacy of military service to finding a new home at Do it Best, Cole Atwood’s journey from the U.S. Army to the independent home improvement industry was marked by dedication and teamwork. Growing up, Atwood was surrounded by …
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With a dynamic lineup of expert-led sessions, panel discussions and opportunities to make connections with peers, manufacturers and service providers, the 2025 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) will take place July 30-31 at the stunning JW Marriott Orlando, Grande …
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Taking place July 30-31, 2025, at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, the 2025 Independent Home Improvement Conference (IHI Conference) offers a dynamic lineup of expert-led sessions, panel discussions and opportunities to make connections with peers, manufacturers and service providers. Along with …
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