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The Hometown Fresh Podcast

The Hometown Fresh Podcast

by Harps Food Stores

EP30. The Meatloaf Lady of Bella Vista, AR

Who could have guessed that meatloaf would be the new trend? Not Stephanie Hopkins DeMilio of Bella Vista, AR! When her advertisements for Martha Harp's famous meatloaf recently went viral on Facebook, she did the only thing she knew to do: ride the wave and make more meatloaf! From an idea to autographs, listen in to hear all about her experience and how you can stay up-to-date on the latest happenings at our store in Bella Vista, AR. You know what they say... let them eat meatloaf! - Questions or comments can be sent directly to gpatterson@harpsfood.com - For more about The Meatloaf Lady: https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/meatloaf-lady-bella-vista-harps/527-dd6939b6-08b4-43c3-bfd7-5b773eb2df12 https://gardenandgun.com/articles/meet-the-meat-loaf-lady-of-bella-vista-arkansas/ - Join the Facebook group! ⬇️ https://www.facebook.com/groups/2642201075917998/

EP29. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Harps Emerging Leaders Coming Soon

Today we’ll be hearing from our Director of Training and Leadership Development, Bob Arthur, as we discuss the upcoming Harps Emerging Leaders program. We as a company value holistic career development opportunities and are thrilled to offer yet another chance for our associates to progress in their professional relationship with Harps. Bob leads our HarpsLearningU program here at the company and provides associates and listeners alike with the skills they need to be successful not only in the business world, but in life. Listen in to hear all about this very exciting announcement! - For more information, please contact Bob at barthur@harpsfood.com

EP28. Celebrating 37 Years with Harps: Jim Antz

Today we'll be hearing from our CEO, Kim Eskew, as he speaks with our Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Jim Antz, about his career and upcoming retirement. We'll discuss the pitfalls and rewards of working in the grocery industry as well as Jim's career accomplishments, advice to his younger self, his experience working with Harps for so many years, and what's next on his agenda for retirement. Jim has been an asset to the company in his 37 years of service and he continues to provide valuable skills to the job. Listen in to hear what wisdom he has to offer and learn more about working with Harps long-term. - Questions or comments can be sent to gpatterson@harpsfood.com

EP27. HarpsLearningU: The Merit Profile Assessment

Today we’ll be hearing from our Director of Training and Leadership Development, Bob Arthur, as we discuss the topic of the Merit Profile Assessment offered to Harps associates for personal and career development. The MERIT Profile is not a pass/fail assessment, but rather a source of information designed to support both employee and management decisions within the company. This assessment offers individuals with a personality breakdown, including the specifics of strengths and weaknesses. Bob leads our HarpsLearningU program here at the company and provides associates and listeners alike with the skills they need to be successful not only in the business world, but in life. Leave us a review and let us know how the podcast has affected you. Thanks for listening! - Questions or comments can be sent to gpatterson@harpsfood.com - For more information about the MERIT Profile Assessment, you can contact Bob Arthur at barthur@harpsfood.com.

EP26. Food Insecurity, Clean Eating, and Giving Back w/ Bret Raymond - Neighborly Food Co.

This week, we'll be hearing from one of our amazing local food vendors, Bret Raymond of Neighborly Food Co., regarding food insecurity in Arkansas, the significance of Neighborly products, and how they have taken the world's best flavors and combined them to create one simple, accessible meal for the everyday shopper. Listen in to learn more about this special Harps item, Neighborly's mission, and how to live a happier and healthier life one meal at a time. - To learn more about Neighborly or join a Pack Shack Party: https://neighborlyfoodco.com/pages/retailers - To learn more about food insecurity in Arkansas: https://www.axios.com/local/nw-arkansas/2023/11/03/arkansas-food-insecurity-hunger-child-poverty - Questions or comments can be sent directly to gpatterson@harpsfood.com.

EP25. Runaway Grapes, Ghost Carts & Traveling Con Artists w/ Haile Kasiner

This week, we'll be speaking with our NEW Loss Prevention Specialist, Haile Kasiner, as she spills some of the fun behind-the-scenes aspects of this mostly-serious job. Not only does Haile combat crimes such as gift card or credit card fraud, short-changing, and traveling con artists - she also gets to see some pretty unusual things on our store cameras on a daily basis. Listen in to hear all about runaway grapes, ghost carts, and so much more! This episode is gonna be good... TW: Prepare to laugh.-Questions or comments can be sent to gpatterson@harpsfood.com

EP24. HarpsLearningU: Self-Evaluation

Today we’ll be hearing from our Director of Training and Leadership Development, Bob Arthur, as we discuss the topic of Self-Evaluation. Self-evaluation is the process of assessing your own performance, actions, behaviors, and progress against a set of criteria or standards. It involves critically analyzing your strengths, weaknesses, accomplishments, and areas for improvement. Self-evaluation is a valuable tool for personal growth, learning, and continuous improvement. Listen in to find out how you can effectively evaluate yourself to become a better version of YOU.-Questions or comments about the podcast can be sent directly to gpatterson@harpsfood.com-For more information about the assessment, contact Bob Arthur at barthur@harpsfood.com

EP23. Shoo, Fly, Shoo!

Today we'll be hearing from our Project Manager, Scott Stout, about a recurring problem for a lot of people: fruit flies. Scott oversees a multitude of projects for Harps, from pest control to store remodels. There are a lot of ways to manage this issue from household to store level and Scott is our company expert, so strap in and grab a notepad because we're about to give all the tips and tricks for getting rid of these particular pests for good.-Questions or comments can be sent to gpatterson@harpsfood.com

EP22. HarpsLearningU: Personal Growth

Today we’ll be hearing from our Director of Training and Leadership Development, Bob Arthur, as we discuss the topic of Personal Growth. Personal growth is of paramount importance as it encompasses the continuous process of developing and improving oneself intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. This journey of self-improvement is not only beneficial on an individual level but also has far-reaching effects on various aspects of life. While this can look different for each individual, it is essential to make this a priority in order to change the trajectory of our lives for the better. Bob leads our HarpsLearningU program here at the company and provides associates and listeners alike with the skills they need to be successful not only in the business world, but in life. Leave us a review and let us know how the podcast has affected you. Thanks for listening!-Questions or comments can be sent to gpatterson@harpsfood.com-For more information about Personal Growth assets, you can contact Bob Arthur at barthur@harpsfood.com.

EP21. It's Hatch Chile Season!

Today we’ll be hearing from our Produce Category Manager, Josh Rector, as we unpack the delicious Hatch Chile origin story. These peppers are only grown in the Hatch Valley region of New Mexico and are only ready for consumers one month out of the year - August! Listen in to hear about why these chiles are so special and how you can get your hands on them this season.-HATCH ROASTING SCHEDULE 2023:August 18th & 19th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Fort Smith #137Cabot #114Piney #391Joplin #168Rogers #117Lowell #228Mountain Home #135Fayetteville #177Greenwood #531Gravette #504Clarksville #227-ORDER AHEAD HERE:https://www.harpsfood.com/hatchchiles-Questions or comments can be sent directly to gpatterson@harpsfood.com

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