C and S Supply

10 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 10 Supply practices every day as well. “We contribute several donations to our local community throughout the year to places like United Way, Salvation Army, Toys for Tots, Bundle Me Warm program, Pap Joe’s Pals, and many other individual benefits and silent auctions. We also donate to local schools in our area to help provide safe and fun graduation and prom parties for their students.” Further, as Robin l points out, many customers come into C&S Supply because they know it uses the ESOP model. The fact that the company is local and employee-owned is not only more advantageous for its employees, but it also serves as a more attractive factor for the people who come in to shop at C&S. It’s the sort of thing folks care about, and that matters a great deal to them. “They tell us, ‘We appreciate you,’” Robin says, emphasizing the family feeling that comes with being local like that, “and ‘That’s why we come and see you.” PREFERRED VENDOR/ PARTNER n ESI Equity http://esiequity.com Determining an objective value for your business is critical.  ESI Equity excels in providing reliable business valuations, specializing in ESOP-owned companies for over 30 years.  We have experience with a broad spectrum of industries and geographic areas.  All relationships are confidential, objective, and professional.