Ambassadors choose Teghtmeyer ACE Hardware as October's Business of the Month
(Talk of the Town photo provided) Above, Whitley County Chamber Ambassadors join the staff of Teghtmeyer ACE Hardware to congratulate them on their award.
By Michelle Culbertson
The Whitley County Chamber of Commerce recognized Teghtmeyer ACE Hardware of Columbia City as the Business of the Month for October.
Fondly known as Teghtmeyer’s, ACE Hardware has been operating in our community since 1960 selling a wide array of products to fix up the home or business: from paint to petunias, faucets to fountains.
ACE Hardware earned the nomination for its continued commitment to excellence in customer service, involvement in the community and their long history of helping the fundraising efforts of schools and other organizations. They are well-known for their knowledgeable sales staff that is eager to assist customers.
What’s the secret to their success? Ace Manager Alicia Johnson credits her employees. “Employees make it happen; they’re the ones who deserve the pat on the back," Johnson said.
The Chamber wishes Teghtmeyer’s many years of success and hopes they enjoy the ice cream cake courtesy of DQ Grill & Chill.
Attending the awards ceremony were Ace Hardware employees Michael Davison, Jon Morris, Jay Morris, Rita Hatfield, Willie Wasilewski, Alicia Johnson, Brenda Thompson, Jean Helm, Stewart Stoker & Bonnie Blaugh. Also in attendance were Chamber Ambassadors Cari Wells, 1st Source Bank; Eric Horvath, City Chevrolet; Mechelle Simon, Miller’s Merry Manor; Jim Landrum, STAR Financial Bank; Lee Aumsbaugh, Aumsbaugh Flooring; Kristi Maloney, The Oaks; Shawn Ellis, BABE; Jennifer Zartman Romano and Eliza Romano, Talk of the Town; and Chairman of the Chamber Board Mike DeFreeuw, Northeastern REMC.