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by JFPowers
Thu Sep 19, 2019 4:10 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Powers Hardware Retirement/Sale
Replies: 10
Views: 6856

Re: Powers Hardware Retirement/Sale

The listing is now up on BizBuySell.com. Please pass along to interested parties, the store can be purchased as part of the real estate or as a business that can be leased in the space. https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/Powers-Do-it-Best-Hardware/1682460/?d=/wEFXCUyZm1pY2hpZ2FuJTJmY2hh...
by JFPowers
Thu Sep 19, 2019 3:00 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Charlevoix dock survey
Replies: 2
Views: 668

Re: Charlevoix dock survey

Great to see the option to move the ferry to the St Mary's Cement site. I believe this move alone would be a huge boon to Beaver island Ferry Traffic, and increased traffic will generate increased income to provide for a newer (and faster.......) ferry, yes we need speed first and added freight capa...
by JFPowers
Fri Sep 13, 2019 7:30 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Powers Hardware Retirement/Sale
Replies: 10
Views: 6856

Re: Powers Hardware Sale Listing

The hardware store listing is now up on Beaver Island Realty. This gives interested parties a look into the three finished apartments upstairs. http://www.beaverislandrealty.com/property/hardware/ In addition the store is listed on Do It Best Hardwares stores for sale as well as Bizbuysell.com https...
by JFPowers
Tue Aug 27, 2019 6:03 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: WTH
Replies: 55
Views: 20149

Re: WTH

A year and a half ago I sought the expertise of Hoyt Purinton President of the Washington Island Ferry and got this opinion: The long and short of it is they studied how they could improve, Increased availabilty to the consumer, didn't raise prices and because of their growth have been able to expan...
by JFPowers
Sat Aug 24, 2019 7:41 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Richard (Dick) Kohls - R.I.P.
Replies: 6
Views: 1866

Re: Richard (Dick) Kohls - R.I.P.

I am so sorry for your loss and the loss of one of the "greatest generation". My condolences to you and the Kohls family.

Jeff Powers
by JFPowers
Thu Aug 22, 2019 6:29 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: WTH
Replies: 55
Views: 20149

Re: WTH

I think the random charging system developed by the BIBCO management of freight charges, makes it difficult for not only the customer, but also the staff attempting to carry out the policy. It would seem that there should be a clear cut system that allows a certain amount of space to be allocated pe...
by JFPowers
Fri Aug 16, 2019 7:31 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: WTH
Replies: 55
Views: 20149

Re: WTH

As my dad used to say "Here's the Rub" ..... Say these folks have decided to visit the northern islands of Beaver and Mackinac Island for a few days....They head to Beaver and get charged besides the regular ticket for this cooler and that cooler or whatever....... And if they brought thei...
by JFPowers
Wed Aug 14, 2019 10:24 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: WTH
Replies: 55
Views: 20149

Re: WTH

I would call that modern day Piracy , Mr Pirate!

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by JFPowers
Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:39 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Sponsorship for the Irish Feile
Replies: 2
Views: 730

Re: Sponsorship for the Irish Feile

Thanks for the reminder Powers Hardware just donated, this will be a great event for the island!!
by JFPowers
Sat Jul 27, 2019 6:42 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Searching for Year Around Rentals
Replies: 6
Views: 1323

Re: Searching for Year Around Rentals

Pirate I think we were told not to look beyond the bow of our ships as we sail ahead! [-X
by JFPowers
Fri Jul 26, 2019 7:57 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Searching for Year Around Rentals
Replies: 6
Views: 1323

Re: Searching for Year Around Rentals

Mackinac Island is building year round housing for workers, this is something that Beaver may have to consider.....Because of the high tax rates here it is hard for many homeowners to commit to year round housing when they can earn a higher rate in the summer to offset the high costs of owning prope...
by JFPowers
Sun Jul 21, 2019 4:45 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: GullHarbor is not a DragStrip
Replies: 16
Views: 3934

Re: GullHarbor is not a DragStrip

Someone was drag racing last night in or near town it ruins everything about this place folks.....
by JFPowers
Sat Jul 06, 2019 11:41 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Beaver Island Gift Shop Cashier needed
Replies: 0
Views: 351

Beaver Island Gift Shop Cashier needed

Part or full time help needed for Beaver Island Gift Shop for the remainder of the summer.

Hours 10-5

Also help needed to clean hardware and gift shop after hours

Please contact Jeff Powers 2318814408 thanks
by JFPowers
Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:43 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Powers Hardware Retirement/Sale
Replies: 10
Views: 6856

Re: Powers Hardware /Sale/ Grill Clearance!!!!

We are clearing out our gas grills. For several years despite having very competitive pricing we have lost much of our grill business to online sales. So we are clearing out all of our remaining gas grills, discounting them until they are gone. Stop in and look at our discounted grill prices we have...
by JFPowers
Thu Jun 13, 2019 6:42 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Brine for Roads
Replies: 11
Views: 2614

Re: Brine for Roads

Do It Best hardware has 50# bags in the warehouse of 100% calcium chloride, it is designed for ice melt but we could start carrying them in the hardware they would cost close to 30 dollars a bag, that price includes the boat freight, we will be glad to get it if folks desire. Please contact the hard...