05/27/2026
For the finale of our 2026 Hahn Kickoff, last Wednesday and Thursday we had our vendor shows in Farmington Maine and Waterville Maine.
We had 31 tables with vendor product at both shows and our customers showed up to meet them all. We had several new vendors there (Perfect Stop Rotors, CEC Lightning, BBP brake hardware, NGK) and I know a lot of customers and employees stopped to talk with them. Several customers thanked our efforts and that they appreciate that we still do these for them.
We had awesome turn outs at both locations, and we even ran out of food at Waterville! Farmington came in at 74 total people in attendance and Waterville had our biggest turn out with 101 total people there.
We really appreciate all the employees who showed up to support the vendors and stayed for dinner with customers. Events like this really build customer relationships and there were a lot of laughs had around the room. Melissa said it at each show, “Our employees are THE BEST around and I am fortunate to be able to work with them every day!”
These events are a true TEAM effort, and Melissa wants to make sure she especially thanked a few that really helped before, during, and after the shows:
"Payton, Peter Beane, Russell (and son Jackson) for coming over early to Farmington and hauling all the boxes around in that awful heat! Scott and Kevin from Livermore Falls for making sure all the customers were talked to and happy. Nick and Tim from the Waterville store for helping get everything loaded in and out so I did not have to in Waterville. James and Stubs from Skowhegan for making sure the customers were laughing and I was not losing my mind. Rob, Kevin, and Chris from Augusta for making the journey and heckling me when I needed a laugh during the presentation.
Jay and Anson from Madison – Jay smiled more than once and Anson learned quickly just how a dysfunctional work family is fun!
Peter Early who took time out of his vacation to come help man the registration booth in Waterville. You had everyone laughing and I appreciate all the organization you brought to set up. Rod Moody who allowed me to embarrass him by signing Happy Birthday. I know you hated every minute but the customers INSISTED I do it and you know that old saying….what the customer wants…they get
Rick Sanborn and Craig Badeau…..without you two none of these shows would run as smooth. You guys are always the first to ask if I need help and you are always the last to leave with me. Without ALL our store teams none of these shows could be successful. Please pass along my thanks to all your team members who helped spread the word about the event and get people in the seats. "
Thank you to everyone for your participation and making these kickoffs so memorable! Until next year!