Who Is Alex Lee "If your customers are successful and your suppliers are successful, then you will be successful."​ This was the philosophy of our founder, Moses George, and later his two sons, Alex and Lee, when they purchased Merchants Produce Company in 1931. This philosophy has stood the test of time for four generations, as the company has continued to grow and evolve into one of the largest food retail and wholesale distribution companies in the South-Eastern United States. All without losing its homegrown roots or its focus on customers, employees and our community. 85 years later, Alex Lee, Inc. works as a unifying force, guiding and supporting its two operating companies - Merchants Distributors, LLC (MDI), a wholesale grocery distributor operating in 12 different states with more than 1500 employees; and Lowes Foods, LLC, a grocery retailer with over 100 stores and 10,000 hosts. Why do our customers believe in us? Because we never take them for granted. We work harder and smarter in order to always matter, to stay relevant, and to make a real difference. A testament to our superior service is how we've helped thousands of independent supermarkets stand up and win against national chains and discount retailers. Making a real difference is something that matters to our people. It's what keeps them here for the long term and gives them reason and purpose that extends beyond the norm. Our employees would also say that being part of a privately-held, family-owned business stands in stark contrast to many other companies. We have the freedom to think bigger and reach higher, without the bureaucracy of red tape getting in the way. We also benefit from the inheritance of a value system that has guided our founders, and the generations following them, on their journey forward. What's more, our culture is one that upholds continuity vs short-term results, and balanced with a passion for embracing the new, innovative and yet-to-be-thought-of.

PEPSI COLA BOTTLING CO OF HICKORY NC INC is a company based out of PO BOX 550, Hickory, North Carolina, United States.

With over 40 years of experience, Data Imaging offers a vast knowledge of the printing and promotional products industries. We offer exceptional service, competitive pricing, and personal attention. Our experienced representatives take special care to evaluate and understand your printing needs. Whether it's an existing job, the need for a new logo and communications package, or a company brochure, we can manage the entire process for you. We also offer an extensive line of promotional products whether you need them to promote your business or recognize your employees. We offer decorated apparel, awards, electronics and accessories, bags, sport items, school/college products, tradeshow ideas, banners, inflatables, badge holders and cards, lanyards, kitchen utensils, healthcare items, automotive products, stickers, magnets, mugs, bottles, stadium chairs/seats, blankets, baskets, food items, gifts, safety apparel/items, aprons, hats, visors, golf items, etc.

Founded in 1977, Tailored Chemical Products is a leading mid-sized manufacturer of adhesives based in Hickory, North Carolina. The company that began as a small adhesives manufacturer in a 4,000 square foot facility, has now grown to four strategically located production centers in North Carolina, giving us a total of 325,000 square feet of manufacturing space. We manufacture a full line of hot melts, water-based glues, emulsion polymers, mastics, urea and synthetic resins and other specialty chemicals for any industrial application. If we don't already make the adhesive you're seeking, we have the in-house expertise to formulate an adhesive "Tailored"​ to your needs. Tailored Chemical Products is a company committed to customer satisfaction and versatility in product design. We do not have the attitude of "one size fits all."​ Rather, we exhibit a willingness that is unparalleled in the industry to "think outside the box"​ - to adapt new or improved adhesive technologies and ideas into every product we manufacture. We are confident in our ability to offer the best customized and comprehensive adhesive solutions to every customer.

Goodnight Brothers is a food production company based out of 372 Industrial Park Dr, Boone, North Carolina, United States.

Dutt & Wagner of Virginia, Inc. is a family-owned and privately held wholesale food distribution company based in Abingdon, VA. Dutt & Wagner offers a catalog with over 1,500 food items, including full lines of egg and egg products, beef, poultry, pork, deli items, dairy, and packaging materials. With a fleet of the finest refrigerated temperature-controlled trucks, Dutt & Wagner provides best-in-class supply chain services to large, small, national, and independently owned businesses in distribution, retail, and food service. Partnered with its sister company Green Valley Poultry Farm, Dutt & Wagner is the largest producer, marketer, and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the state of Virginia. With humble beginnings in the 1920s, the Wagner family has upheld the same approach of excellence and quality in both production and distribution of food products for over four generations. Our goals are to service our customers with quality products in a professional manner and to always meet the needs of the customer.

Redi Mart is a retail company based out of 2366 By Pass, Flemingsburg, Kentucky, United States.

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BEER · PEOPLE · PURPOSE — — — Our beers are only as good as the people with whom we share them. That starts with a talented team and extends to our guests, Full-Time Friends Social Club, and the people in our community. Together we’ve worked to create a dynamic environment that welcomes all and reflects the positive spirit of our brewery. — — — The Virginia Beer Company was founded with the intention of being a force for good in the form of a brewery. Active philanthropy is at the heart of our business and we strive to support & build up the community in which we live, brew, and play on a daily basis. Whether it be the events we host, the beers we brew, or getting involved in our personal lives...our team and our brewery strive to be a positive part of our community here in Virginia and in communities throughout around the world. — — — The great variety of recipes available at our Brewery + Taproom + Beer Garden — and throughout Virginia, New York, the UK, Europe, Japan, & South Korea — are made possible by a unique production model: a brewery built within a brewery. The large-scale, 30-bbl production brewing system is fully integrated with a custom built, 5-bbl pilot system that allows creativity and experimentation on a regular basis. — — — We look forward to welcoming you to Williamsburg, Virginia for a round of beers & cheers soon! #BeerPeoplePurpose

Southern Farm Supply is a retail company based out of 2335 W Memorial Hwy, Union Grove, NC, United States.

HARLEE PACKAGING, INC is a computer software company based out of PO BOX 9092, Hickory, North Carolina, United States.

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