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Business Tour: Handy True Value Hardware
Today I visited Handy True Value Hardware at 1435 30th Street, Rock Island.
“True Value’s family of retailers and associates are the foundation of our success. In an age of retail chains and big boxes, we understand that customers still value quality products, exceptional service and expert advice. True Value is a company with a proud heritage of supporting the growth and success of independent retailers — it’s the reason why our cooperative was founded. This diverse group of retailers operates True Value stores and specialty businesses in thousands of communities in the United States and around the globe. And our associates are equipped to provide them with the resources and support they require to make our company’s vision a reality: To help every True Value be the best hardware store in town.”
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Illinois Growth PAC Endorsement
I am honored to have received the endorsement of the Quad Cities Chamber’s political action committee, the Illinois Growth PAC!
Business Tour: American Bank & Trust
This week I visited American Bank & Trust at 3730 18th Avenue, Rock Island.
“American Bank and Trust began as a neighborhood bank on the Hilltop in Rock Island, Illinois in 1968. It began with a simple idea – that customers should receive the same kind of friendly and personalized service we would appreciate ourselves. Our primary emphasis is to provide excellent service at a fair price and to establish, develop and retain long-term, relationship banking opportunities. We are passionate and accountable for the financial success of each client served. Our clients enjoy a complete range of custom-tailored services such as: personal banking, commercial banking, private banking, cash management, consumer loans, residential mortgage loans, trust services, wealth management and insurance solutions all delivered with courtesy, competency and concern.”
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Business Tour: Valley Construction
Today I visited Valley Construction at 610 78th Avenue West, Rock Island.
“Valley Construction Company was founded in 1925 in Rock Island, IL. Today the Hass family still owns and operates the company, self- performing earthwork, utilities, paving, structures and building construction. We are Customer Focused, striving to build relationships built on integrity, performance and trust. Our desire to serve our changing customer base has molded a turn of the century company into a responsive and flexible general contractor.
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Dispatch-Argus Endorsement
Thank you to the Dispatch-Argus for their kind endorsement!
“Mike Thoms impressed us with his aggressive approach to running for the job.”
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