Gilchrist Building Supply has awarded yet another member of our community a $500 shopping spree. Angie Arnold of Bell is the latest winner in the $500 Fall Catalog Shopping Spree Sweepstakes. Arnold selected a Weber Genesis Gold C Gas Grill from the Gilchrist Building Supply Fall Catalog.

Gilchrist Building Supply began these sweepstakes with their Fall catalog in 2004. Past winners include Dale Thigpen of Trenton and John Radan of Bell. “Winners of these contests are selected from entries made at our store, not thousands of entries throughout the country. This enables us to show our appreciation to our customers at the local level,” stated Jeff Hayes, President of Gilchrist Building Supply, Inc. The 2006 Spring catalog will also offer an opportunity for area residents to win. However, the next local winner will be eligible for $1,000 worth of merchandise.

Gilchrist Building Supply is a locally-owned business and has been serving the surrounding communities since 1979. Last year was an award-winning year for this local business. In September 2005, Jeff Hayes and Donna Hayes were awarded the 2005 Beacon Award from the Southeast Region of the National Retail Hardware Association for their vision and commitment to the hardware industry and their local communities. The award was presented at The Hardware Conference in Marco Island, Florida. In October 2005, Gilchrist Building Supply, Inc., was awarded a 2005 Purchase Award from the Board of Directors of the Do It Best Corporation at the Fall Market in Indianapolis, Indiana.

This local business is located in Bell and specializes in hardware, building supplies, lawn and garden equipment (sales and service) and rentals. It also provides services such as nail gun repairs, glass and key cutting, UPS shipping and screen repairs. Store hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Online shopping is now available at Gilchrist.DoItBest.com for direct shipping or ship-to-store.