YOUR STORE
BUILT A LEGACY
Let’s Protect It.
"Helpful Hardware partners with independent hardware store owners who want to preserve their community relationships, protect their associates, and transition their business with confidence."- Dave Enmark
MEET Cindy
Cindy leads acquisitions and business development for the Helpful Hardware Company, building relationships with independent hardware store owners and identifying opportunities for long-term growth. Coming from a family of small business owners, she understands these businesses are built on years of hard work, loyal employees, trusted customers, and deep community roots.
Working closely with Dave and each owner, Cindy focuses on preserving what makes every business unique while supporting future growth. Her relationship-driven approach emphasizes protecting each store’s legacy, delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining local connections, and honoring the hands-on culture that defines great hardware stores.
WHAT MAKES HELPFUL HARDWARE Different
Preserve
Local Identity
Neighborhood relationships matter.
Support
Associates
Protecting teams and culture.
Strengthen
Operations
Resources, systems, and long-term investment.
Continue
the Legacy
Helping stores thrive into the future.
SELLING IS
Personal
We Want You To Know
- your team is taken care of
- your customers are respected
- your reputation stays intact
- your legacy continues
Helpful Hardware positions itself as a long-term operator focused on community-centered retail — not simply flipping stores.
" HHC understands the importance of taking care of customers and operating first-rate local hardware stores. Over the past 30 years, Gloria and I have worked hard to build the Ace brand in the Goose Creek area, and I am very comfortable knowing HHC will maintain and grow what we have built together."
- Hugh Duncan, Previous Owner of Duncan Ace Hardware" With 12 stores and 150+ years of combined industry experience, the Helpful Hardware Company executive team brings unmatched expertise in hardware store ownership, operations, and acquisitions. Their experience will only strengthen the strong foundation we’ve built at Southern Home & Garden Ace."
- Kristi Garrett, Previous Owner of Southern Home & Garden Ace Hardware" HHC was the right choice for our family when we were ready to sell. Their integrity, dedication to amazing customer service, commitment to the community, and care for their associates set HHC apart. For years to come, customers will benefit from a first-class, well-run neighborhood hardware store."
- Chris Dempsey, Previous Owner of Memphis Ace Hardware