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Purcell Ace Hardware named Oswego Economic Development Commission Business of the Month
Summary
Village leaders recognized Purcell Ace Hardware as the Economic Development Commission's October Business of the Month, praising its local ties and long service to Oswego and nearby Yorkville.
The Village of Oswego on Oct. 21 honored Purcell Ace Hardware as the Economic Development Commission's Business of the Month for October. John Purcell, owner of Purcell Ace Hardware, joined village leaders and Economic Development Commissioners for a brief recognition at the start of the meeting.
President Kauffman invited John Purcell, who owns and operates two Purcell Ace Hardware stores (Yorkville and Oswego), to the front of the meeting and cited the store’s long presence in the area and community contributions. "Purcell Ace Hardware has been in business for over 50 years, more than 20 of which have been here in Oswego," the president said, noting the store’s product lines and in‑store services including key programming, screen repair and propane services.
John Purcell spoke briefly and thanked the village for its support, noting the stores’ operating hours and community involvement. "I appreciate the support of the village and of all the customers here in town," Purcell said.
Why it matters: the recognition highlights a locally owned small business that the village says supports civic groups and contributes to downtown activity. The mayor and commissioners encouraged residents to patronize the store and acknowledged Purcell Ace Hardware's sponsorships and donations to community causes.
Provenance: remarks introducing Purcell Ace Hardware and John Purcell are recorded in the meeting transcript.
