The Harrell’s Family of employees are a devoted bunch. Throughout our locations around the eastern U.S. you will find employees givnig back to the community in a variety of ways. Today we hear from Brian Ziegler in our York, PA location talking about York Helping Hands. York Helping Hands works directly with the homeless and supply, through…

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The following is an excerpt from Forbes.com. Click here for the full article. For the long-term unemployed or those workers looking for a change, getting an interview in today’s market may feel like a win in itself. But once you’re in the door, interviewers often put you through an obstacle course of deceptive…

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Did you know that use of a cell phone while driving is equivalent to having a blood alcohol concentration at the legal limit of .08? Or drivers that use cell phones while driving are four times as likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves? Most people are aware that cell phone use while…

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It seems like every year there is a new normal. Anyone in the green industry today has something to say as each year passes; record high temps, record rainfalls, droughts, bankruptcies, foreclosures, job loss. This past year, we have seen, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and yes, even earthquakes. What is there to be thankful for? It’s been…

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Flu season is well underway with a lot of us kicking and sneezing as it unleashes its wrath.  In a recent article “7 steps to shoo the flu” by Karis Gabrielson, R.N. in the October 2011 United Healthcare newsletter, there are 7 steps that can help all of us get through the flu season without…

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Hey all you procrastinators, the Harrell’s Family Album Photo Contest ends September 30, 2011, so let’s have those photos! We have already received a variety of great pictures from around the Eastern U.S.A., but won’t be picking any winners until after they’re all in. For more information, and instructions on how to submit your photos, click…

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“My Computer is Running Slow!” This is one of the most common complaints I hear. Your Windows-based computer worked just fine a couple years ago, but it’s just gotten slower and slower over time. Now it takes forever just to open a web browser to check your email. You’re frustrated, and for good reason –…

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Earlier this spring, Harrell’s offered Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University to their employees, where they reduced their class total of personal debt by 14% in three months! Financial Peace University (FPU) is a 12-week video program where author and personal finance expert, Dave Ramsey, instructs individuals and families on how to begin digging their way out…

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Congratulations to Ginny Smith winner of the Midwest Regional Turfgrass Foundation’s Award of Achievement. The award, established in 2005, was created to honor those who unselfishly have given to the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation, the Turf Industry and Purdue University. Ginny Smith, Harrell’s Sales Representative was a 2011 recipient of the award.

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In the wake of disaster, one Harrell’s family spared, another inspired Norman Lafaille, Harrell’s Horticulture North Sales Manager recounts his family’s inspiration to help in the wake of the devastating tornado that ripped through Massachusetts in June 2011. June 1, 2011 started off like any other day.  I was heading to Boston to pick up Scott Martiniere…

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Earlier this spring, several employees from the Lakeland office had the opportunity to volunteer for Operation Compassion. This event was sponsored by the Plant City Church of God and Feeding America, a non-profit organization that feeds people in need. Laura Feaster, our Southeast Inventory Manager, attends Plant City Church of God and invited Harrell’s to…

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We recently received the following thank you letter from one of our Alabama customers after a recent tornado outbreak. The Community Furniture Bank is an established non-profit organization that assists clients with furniture, appliances, and home furnishings. Recipient clients include those moving from shelters into permanent housing, and victims of domestic abuse or natural disasters. The…

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Last month North Carolina was hit by several devastating tornadoes. I have lived in NC most of my life and experienced hurricanes but I have not experienced damage like this tornado left behind. Many people were left without power, water, and even homes. Several tornadoes created paths landing in counties throughout the state.…

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Take a minute to think about the small pleasures in life… clean water to drink, the sun shining on your face, a beach to watch the kids frolic.  Harrell’s, a company committed to beautiful turf, colorful landscapes and environmental stewardship, invites you to join us in Growing a Better World™. It is time for all…

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Imagine if you learned that one day you’d lose your sight and eventually that day came? You could no longer walk freely, let alone drive. Suddenly you would have to feel the sunshine and hear the smile on someone’s face. What would it be like if your son or daughter decided to re-arrange the furniture…

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