I had the opportunity to attend a South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting (actually sawing!) for the new Ace Hardware store at 15600 E. Briarwood at Cornerstar in Aurora.
Ted Schenderlein is the GM and Partner in the enterprise. What I hadn't realized is ACE Hardware stores, while having the power of a national brand and marketing, are individually owned. It's a great way to do business.
In these economic times, it's refreshing to see someone starting up a big enterprise. Ted's approach is to make his store a "Neighborhood" type of store, with focus on customer service and individual approaches to customer needs. He's a nice guy and I wish him well.
It's also important that entrepreneurs like Ted can focus more energy on operating his business and less time on bureaucratic red tape. Red Ribbon cutting is far more effective than dealing with Red Tape. Free enterprise creates jobs. So let's free-up, free enterprise!
Here's the video we produced of the event.
Brian Olson
Conversation Starters LLC
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