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“ Customers are able to see familiar faces , perhaps someone they went to high school with , and can rely on a level of service that wouldn ’ t be possible within a bigger , more corporate structure .” On top of creating secure long-term employment and providing a local and personalized service , Harding ’ s also goes out of its way to give back to its communities . “ On the local level ,” Tim continues , “ our stores are tapped into what their community needs , whether it ’ s helping a local girl scout or boy scout cookie sale or raising money for a community based non-profit or partnering with a local school
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