September 2011 Newsletter

As we welcome the dust, sweepers and shakers of harvest, at Schemper's ACE Hardware we are ready to provide both the homeowners and farmers with the tools and supplies they need to get through the next few months. 

With the farmers picking up their crops and racing the clock, we would like to supply these hard-working individuals with a convenient and easy place to pick up tools and part for their work load. Here is a list of harvest equipment that can help them day or night, in the field or in the huller:

• Almond Scoops
• Rakes
• Dust Masks & Ear plugs
• Knocking poles
• Water Coolers
• Gloves

The dust from harvest can cause  homeowner to stress over the amount of dust in and around the neighborhood. Dirty windows, dusty furniture, and gritty floors can drive a Ripon resident crazy. But we must commend our local farmers and deal with the dust for the next few weeks of harvest. For all of your house-cleaning needs head to Schemper's ACE Hardware for an abundance of cleaning supplies to conquer the dust.

  GET IN.

 GET GOING.

 GET READY FOR HARVEST!

Made in the USA 

    We've all seen the changes to our economy and the great loss of jobs. The government has not provided a solution to the problem, therefore, it is time for us, the consumers, to take action before it is too late.  We need to help our fellow American laborers and purchase American made products!  Your purchase of American made products lets you make a difference by supporting our economy and the demand for  more  American products keeps businesses open and jobs in the United States. If we do not purchase American products, jobs will most likely be lost forever which will increase our dependency on foreign goods and send money out of our economy.

     Schemper's Ace Hardware is pleased to announce that we stock over seven thousand items that carry the "Made in the USA" label. This number has grown significantly over the last 12 months when we first took a close look. The "Made in the USA" label is on a wide variety of merchandise including America's most trusted tools, Craftsman, and we have a lot of ACE branded merchandise manufactured in the United States.

     We the consumer can do our part for the economy by purchasing American made products keeping Americans employed and can even look for green products that will help to save our environment. We have choices and our choices can make a difference.

10 Ways Your Local Purchase Helps the

Ripon Community

Do you know the kind of impact you can make by shopping at locally owned independent businesses?

When you think about the economy today and our current struggles, do you think about taxes and jobs? Do you ever wonder what you, personally, could do to help revive your local economy and community? Simple: Shop Local! 

Here's what happens when you shop local:

1. More of your money will be kept in your local economy

For every $100 you spend at locally owned businesses, $68 will stay in the community. What happens when you spend that same $100 at a national chain? Only $43 stays in the community.*

 2. You embrace what makes your community unique

You wouldn't want your house to look like everyone else's in the U.S. So why would you want your community to look that way?

 3. You create local jobs

Local businesses are better at creating higher-paying jobs for your neighbors. When you shop locally, you help create jobs for teachers, firemen, police officers, and many other essential professions. 

4. You help the environment

Buying from a locally owned business conserves energy and resources in the form of less fuel for transportation and less packaging. 

5. You nurture community

Local business owners know you, and you know them. Studies have shown that local businesses donate to community causes at more than twice the rate of chains.

 6. You conserve your tax dollars

Shopping in a local business district means less infrastructure, less maintenance, and more money available to beautify your community. Also, spending locally instead of online ensures that your sales taxes are reinvested where they belong- in your community!

 7. You create more choice

Locally owned businesses pick the items and products they sell based on what they know you like and want. Local businesses carry a wid­er array of unique products because they buy for their own individual markets.

 8. You took advantage of their expertise

You are their friends and neighbors, and locally owned businesses have a vested interest in knowing how to serve you. They're passionate about what they do. Why not take advantage of it?

 9. You invested in entrepreneurship

Creativity and entrepreneurship are what the American economy is founded upon. Nurturing local business ensures a strong community.

 10. You made your community a destination

The more interesting and unique you community, the more we will attract new neighbors, visitors and guests. This benefits everyone!

*Source:Civic Economics - Andersonville Study of Retail Economics.