For over 100 years, the W.B. Howland Company has served the city of Live Oak, Florida, investing in the community that invests in them. Dedicated family ownership, a customer-first approach and expert employee engagement has established the operation as a premier hardware and building supply destination for north Florida and the Southeast. Specializing in building …

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The Lowe’s Foundation recently announced an expanded $250 million commitment to help train and develop 250,000 tradespeople by 2035 through its Gable Grants program. The announcement comes as Associated Builders and Contractors estimates that 349,000 net new construction are needed to meet demand this year alone. The new goal builds on the foundation’s $50 million, …

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Deckorators recently announced it has acquired the remaining operating assets for MoistureShield decking, a decking and outdoor living brand. “The addition of MoistureShield strengthens our ability to innovate and serve our customers,” says Ryan Kemp, executive vice president of Deckorators. “By combining our technologies, product development capabilities and market reach, we...

Uber Technologies Inc. and Ace Hardware announced a new partnership that will bring over 3,700 Ace Hardware locations across all 50 states to the Uber Eats platform. Going live today, customers can use the Uber Eats app to shop their neighborhood Ace Hardware for convenient on-demand or scheduled delivery, expanding Ace’s last-mile services. “Ace is …

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The U.S. labor market saw modest growth in March following a weak February, with a slight increase in payroll employment and a decrease in the unemployment rate to 4.3%, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. Construction employment led job growth with 26,000 jobs added in the sector in March. While wage growth slowed in …

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