Gina Schaefer

Hardware store owner, board member for cool places, public speaker and greeting card maker.

[Gina Schaefer @Hardware_Gina]

@BreezeAirline your website says “no change fees” but there is no way to change a flight. Is the site down? How is this fixable?

[Gina Schaefer @Hardware_Gina]

Thank you for sharing and doing what you do

[Business for Fair MinWage @MinimumWageBiz]

What’s better than chocolate? Chocolate that helps raise the minimum wage!
During November, chocolate sales at A Few Cool Hardware Stores' 12 employee-owned Ace Hardware stores in DC metro area and Baltimore will support #RaisetheWage

https://t.co/Y0ch81bTva

[Business Ownership Initiative, The Aspen Institute @Aspen_BOI]

In this profile, @Hardware_Gina of @Cool_Hardware explains her decision to convert to an ESOP, the process of transitioning to #employeeownership, and the challenges and successes she encountered along the way. @yooriechang @MattHelmer @AspenJobQuality https://t.co/4W7rhJBQJZ

[Small Business Rising @RisingSmallBiz]

Another Amazon Prime Day. Here are 3 pro-small business alternative actions:

1/ Buy directly from a small business website or storefront. Even if you find them ON Amazon, search out their website or find a local alternative. It's a win-win for small biz and your community.

[Small Business Rising @RisingSmallBiz]

“There’s a certain desperation because it’s hard to make a legit conservative case against a bill that is designed to protect small businesses from what is, in effect, a monopoly tax on their revenue,” said Stacy Mitchell, the co-director of @ilsr https://t.co/mtbeX78kYf

[Small Business Rising @RisingSmallBiz]

The illusion of choice. A great visual depiction by Oxfam of why 25+ @RisingSmallBiz independent business organizations are speaking out in support of strengthening merger guidelines. Read the statement here: https://t.co/xYhMMKGq9v

[Business for Fair MinWage @MinimumWageBiz]

The federal minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 for 14 Years - as the cost of living rises❗️ #MinimumWage is a poverty wage of $15,080 a year if you work full time.
It's the longest period in history without a raise by far ‼️ The new #RaisetheWage Act would phase in $17 by 2028.

[Business for Fair MinWage @MinimumWageBiz]

‘Way too low for way too long’: Local business owners applaud July 1 minimum wage increases

#MinimumWage #RaisetheWage
via @CNBC https://t.co/gW0KH3tIWV

[Business Ownership Initiative, The Aspen Institute @Aspen_BOI]

“Retooling for #EmployeeOwnership: A Profile of a Few @Cool_Hardware Stores,” featuring Founder and CEO @Hardware_Gina. By @yooriechang and @MattHelmer of @AspenJobQuality. https://t.co/4W7rhJBQJZ

[Zach W. Lambert @ZachWLambert]

Let me get this straight, “guns don’t kill people” but…

- Target merchandise makes you gay
- Bud Light makes you trans
- history books make you Marxist

Is that right?

[Marcus Bullock @_marcus_bullock]

I love the work we’re doing at @flikshop! It’s not enough to just offer employment. We want to help our team members build sustainable lifestyles.

https://t.co/linfLxGfek

[Small Business Rising @RisingSmallBiz]

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: We love @ABAbook! For 120 years, they've supported and advocated for indie bookstores.

From their latest report: "Shoppers spent $367 billion at Amazon in 2021 — money that could have gone to local biz owners and recirculated into their communities."

[Business for Fair MinWage @MinimumWageBiz]

Large and growing business coalition backs #RaisetheWage.
"Fair wages help businesses hire and retain employees and deliver the responsive customer service that leads to repeat customers instead of lost customers." - Holly Sklar, CEO, BFMW
#RaiseUpNY
https://t.co/aWmudPIRrZ

[What Does It Profit Podcast @WDIPpodcast]

@AV_Harper @Hardware_Gina According to @ESOPAssociation data we can see the tremendous opportunities for wealth accumulation for worker-owners. Check out their website for more information: https://t.co/yfc7VxjskR

[Gina Schaefer @Hardware_Gina]

@WDIPpodcast @AceHardware @CrazyAuntHelens @jgasspoore @GeorgetownKILWP @alissabarron

[What Does It Profit Podcast @WDIPpodcast]

Season 3 opens with nuts, bolts, tears, and cheers. Take a listen. Share w/someone who needs a little hope today. 🎧
@AceHardware @Hardware_Gina @CrazyAuntHelens
@jgasspoore @GeorgetownKILWP
#wdip #hardware #podcasts #shoplocal

https://t.co/hk3ByyPIJH

[@georgetownkilwp.bsky.social @GeorgetownKILWP]

Last week we were joined by
@Hardware_Gina, CEO of the DC-Area employee owned @Cool_Hardware and author of "Recovery Hardware" as she discussed "How to create a culture of second chances" with the KI's @DrDawnCarpenter

https://t.co/MYhPfzjVm2

[Governor Wes Moore @GovWesMoore]

Our conversation affirmed what we already know to be true: As the cost of living continues to increase across the nation, Marylanders cannot wait for a $15 minimum wage.

Families need this support right now, not years down the road.

I refuse to leave them behind.

[Gina Schaefer @Hardware_Gina]

@dougkammerer Snow is great for the hardware business, bring it on!

[Gina Schaefer @Hardware_Gina]

@stacyfmitchell Eat allllll the cupcakes!