PRO Group, Inc., Press Release April 28, 2010

Denver (April 28, 2010) - PRO Hardware retailers from across the country mixed, mingled and relaxed with distributor personnel and manufacturers at the PRO Hardware Achievers Club trip April 18-22, 2010 in Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya, Mexico.

The Achievers Club is PRO Hardware’s national recognition and awards program for PRO Hardware retailers. PRO Hardware retailers qualify for the Achievers Club trip based upon their purchases through manufacturer partners and participation in PRO programs.

Forty-nine retailers representing The Bostwick-Braun Company, Long-Lewis Hardware Company and Wallace Hardware Company, Inc., along with PRO Group key suppliers came together for the event. Attendees benefited from a business meeting, networking opportunities and sharing of best practices, while also taking advantage of the world-class amenities at the Ceiba Del Mar Beach & Spa Resort. In all, there were 109 retailer attendees, 11 distributors, 10 vendors and three PRO Group staff members.

Jeff Chamberlain, president and CEO of General PRO in Whitehouse, Ohio is a regular on the Achievers Club trips and says he benefits from each trip. “I have made many good friendships on these trips that last throughout the rest of the year,” says Chamberlain. “There is always a core of returning owners along with many new owners, and every trip we come away with new ways to deal with the competition.”

On Monday morning, the PRO Hardware business meeting included a presentation by Brad Worthley of the Brad Worthley International Leadership Consulting Firm, located in Bellevue, Washington. Worthley is an internationally acclaimed leadership, customer service and motivational expert. His humorous and insightful presentation honed in on how to provide outstanding leadership in a service culture and he shared ideas for exceeding customer expectations.

Shari Kalbach, PRO Group managing director, said the annual Achievers Club event is a way of thanking loyal retailers for their business and celebrating their achievements. “Retailers get the opportunity to interact with other store owners from across the United States,” says Kalbach. “In return, PRO receives support of PRO key suppliers and PRO advertising programs. Plus, being able to interact and share ideas with the retailers in an informal setting is priceless.”

Long Lewis Hardware Company Retailers

Brian Young - A.J. Young & Son Inc.- Prattsville, New York & Jeff Chamberlain - General PRO Hardware - Whitehouse, Ohio

Ceiba Del Mar Beach & Spa Resort - Riviera Maya, Mexico

Headquartered in Denver, PRO Group, Inc. www.pro-group.com is a merchandising and marketing organization with purchasing power exceeding $3 billion through its 40 Member Distributors.

Note: Photos available upon request to Elissa Motley, PRO Group, Inc. at elissa.motley@pro-group.com. (303) 792-3000.