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58 | March/April 2015 said, "Nancy may not work 'in' the com- pany, but she works 'on' the company to make it a better place to work and shop." In 2012, Nancy introduced Sarah Faucet, an illustrated brunette bomb- shell ambassador for Hubbard's Kitch- en, Bath & Lighting showrooms. "I wanted a logo girl that would be our 'fashionista' and voice for the decora- tive plumbing and lighting side of our company," said Nancy, of the innovative logo created by local artist, Shari Link. "People ask me if I'm Sarah Faucet, but I'm not. She is the embodiment of eve- rything we love about the business." Whether she's having a cupcake at e Sweet Palette or posing for Face- book 'selfies' in e Butcher and the Baker, Sarah Faucet's promotional reach goes where plumbing supply companies have never been. "Sporting Sarah Fau- cet out and about town is something we like to do from time to time to help promote local businesses like ourselves and to help bring branding to our show- rooms so people know they don't have to drive to larger cities to have the most sought-aer kitchens and baths. We are thrilled to be able to provide these amenities right here in our home town," said Nancy. is spring, Sarah Faucet will host events at Hubbard for the public and trade, including a spa day and a spring fashion show. "Plumbing and lighting are high fashion and we are excited to partner with vendors and local busi- nesses to bring our communities the glamourous side of what helps make your home fabulous," said Nancy. Lynne Greene, President, Highland Lumber Company, Inc. Highland Lumber Company was founded in 1919 by Lynne Greene's great grandfather, John M. Wilson, Sr. "I believe the only two local businesses that have been in Fayetteville longer than us are Bell's Seed Store and Hol- mes Electric," said Lynne. Lynne was born in Augusta, Georgia and the story goes, "My grandmother in Fayetteville couldn't stand to have me so far away when I was a baby, so my grandfather, James Wilson, convinced Photography by Kia McMillan "I enjoy hearing that our customers are happy with the services we provide, but also, it is great to be able to resolve a problem right here. With so many non-local businesses, if a customer has a problem, the person they are talking to can't help them. The employee has to run it up the ladder. Well, I am the ladder."

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