Not often does a person’s determination and grit lead to a movie made about their life. Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger is one of those rare cases, with his life portrayed in the popular movie “Rudy.” As the son of an oil …
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Education First: California Retailer Finds Success With NHPA Training Tools
For most independent home improvement retailers, having a team of knowledgeable employees can elevate their operation and make it stand out from the competition. In a time when hiring and retaining talent is challenging, establishing a training program to get …
Read More »Research Fosters Growth: Paint Store Owner Shares How NHPA Study Strengthens Her Business
If someone asked you how your business was performing, could you answer them? For Peggy Sue Wingard, owner of O-Gee Paint Co. in Miami, Florida, she easily paints a detailed picture of the company’s strengths and areas they are working …
Read More »NHPA Adds Sales Veteran to its Leadership Team
The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is pleased to announce the addition of industry sales veteran Greg Cole to its leadership team. Cole, who has been a part of the home improvement industry for nearly 20 years, joins …
Read More »Get to the Know the 2024 IHI Conference Keynote Speakers
Get to know each of the three keynote speakers for the 2024 Independent Home Improvement Conference. Leading Through Change: Q&A With Conference Keynote Al Comeaux Service Through Culture: Meet IHI Conference Keynote Arthur Greeno
Read More »NHPA’s Newest Educational Program Covers Cash Flow Conundrums
This fall, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) will launch a new educational program, which will guide retailers through managing cash flow to support growth and success. The classes will be led by Kim Peffley, NHPA’s director of …
Read More »NHPA Top Guns Honoree Glen Morosohk Exceeds Expansion Goals
The independent paint industry is in Glen Morosohk’s DNA. His grandfather, David Morosohk, started as a painter in the 1920s and opened his own paint store. Norman Morosohk, Glen’s father, joined that paint store business in 1945 after returning from WWII …
Read More »NHPA’s Premier Management Program Offers Industrywide Application
Developed for owners and managers in the home improvement industry, the North American Hardware and Paint Association’s Retailer Management Certification Program focuses on helping students learn skills to grow store sales and profits in today’s changing retail landscape. As NHPA’s premier …
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