Strock Enterprises has always tried to source all of the materials we use from locally owned businesses. Just to name a few....
Hughes Lumber
Molufs Plumbing Supply
Lord & Evans Paints
Buck Lumber
Carolina Lanterns & Lowcountry Lighting Center
Carpet Baggers
Melcer Tile
We have found that working closely with LOCALLY owned and operated businesses results in getting better products, far superior Customer Service, and creates better community relationships.
Going to the big box nationwide stores just doesn't create that business relationship. You're just a number in their computers, another face in the crowd, and someone that is in the way of their 15 minute break. The big box stored may be more convenient, but they are often a customer service nightmare...PLUS for every dollar you spend in a big box national chain store only 14 cents stays in your community! Thats pretty hard to believe. The money you spend in a national retail store heads right out of town. Now when you buy from a locally owned business the average is about 45 cents for every dollar spent stays in the community...supporting local families, and charities.
Another benefit of buying from locally owned businesses is their attention to American Made, and Higher quality products. National retail stores have to meet a certain price point and the easiest way to do that is to sell goods manufactured in other countries (Mainly China) It's hard to get away from...but it IS possible...for at least the past 12 years we have not willingly bought anything made in china that we could find made in the USA. Anytime I am shopping the first thing I look for on any product that peaks my interest is where it's made. If the label says made in china it goes back on the shelf. When you start looking at the labels you will be shocked and horrified how much STUFF is made overseas. It's almost impossible to find shoes made in America! Okay...I am ranting
In 2007 Lowcountry Local First was founded in Charleston, SC it's main objective is to educate people on the benefits of buying local products and supporting locally owned businesses. You can visit their website to learn more at www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org
Just this past week our very own Trey Strock was elected to serve a 3 year term on the board of directors for Lowcountry Local First. I know that he will work very hard to help LLF grow over the next three years, and looks forward to working with everyone in the organization. Congratulations Trey!
If you're interested in finding other local businesses in the lowcountry you can go to www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org/directory
