06/10/2026
Thank you, Blue Collar Mercantile, for such a beautiful note and for this honor.
🏡 Home Town Heroes 🏡
We are proud to honor our very own Home Town Heroes—the people and businesses that quietly work behind the scenes to make our community stronger, more connected, and more resilient. They are the champions of small business, the supporters of local events, and the partners who help our community thrive.
This week, we are honored to recognize our very first Small Business Partner Hero: Solenberger's Ace Hardware.
As small business owners, there are moments when challenges arise and the support, encouragement, and wisdom of fellow business leaders become invaluable. Patti and John Solenberger have been that source of strength for so many. They is a pillar of warmth, wisdom, and kindness—calm, steady, and a loyal friend in business.
The impact of Patti and John with Solenberger's Ace Hardware can be felt throughout our community, from their support of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival to their dedication to local events, charitable causes, and community initiatives. Their commitment to helping others succeed embodies the true spirit of shopping local and supporting small businesses.
Thank you, Solenberger's Ace Hardware, for being such valued partners in the Shop Local, Shop Small movement. Your leadership, generosity, and community spirit help make our hometown a better place for everyone.
❤️ Congratulations to Solenberger's Ace Hardware, our Home Town Hero Small Business Partner of the Week! ❤️
Together, we build a stronger community—one local business at a time.