Primghar, Iowa — The hardware store in Primghar has new owners, and the O’Brien County Economic Development Corporation is assisting in the transaction.
O’Brien County Economic Development Executive Director, Kiana Johnson tells us that Eric and Heidi Brown, owners of Paullina Hardware, Inc., have purchased the hardware store in Primghar, located at 115 S. Green Avenue. She says Economic Development is pleased to be a partner in this project through an O’Brien County Revolving Fund Loan.
Johnson tells us the Browns are excited to take over a business that has provided important products and services to the Primghar area for many years. She says the Browns also look forward to bringing new inventory into the store, in accordance with the unique needs of the area. O’Brien County Economic Development, in conjunction with the O’Brien County Revolving Loan Fund Committee, has approved financing for this business acquisition.
Johnson says that the Revolving Loan Fund is used to attract, retain, or expand business and industry.
She says the Browns have worked very hard for the past seven years to grow their hardware business in Paullina, and they’re happy to help.