The Home Beautiful owners celebrate 5 years by giving back to community

BELMONT — The Home Beautiful is celebrating five years of employee ownership by giving back to the community that helped make it possible.

In April 2021, after 35 years of ownership, Bruce Hamel sold The Home Beautiful and The Home Beautiful Bargain Outlet to his employees, marking a historic first for Central New Hampshire.

“It was hard to believe, but this was a first for the Lakes Region,” said Hamel, who remains on the cooperative’s board of directors.

Today, the company has 11 employee-owners and continues to thrive under its cooperative model. To mark this milestone, the team has launched a series of community-focused initiatives across Central New Hampshire.

Among the highlights is a Local Hero giveaway, awarding $5,000 in flooring and installation to a deserving community member. The Home Beautiful is currently inviting the public to submit nominations through their website.

In addition to the giveaway, the entire Home Beautiful team will participate in five acts of kindness throughout the Lakes Region.

The celebration also includes ongoing in-store promotions. Every fifth customer visiting The Home Beautiful’s main showroom on Route 3 in Belmont will receive a door prize throughout the anniversary celebration.

Customers and community members can nominate a Local Hero at TheHomeBeautiful.com/community-star through May 26. Full contest details and eligibility requirements are available on the company’s website. The winner will be announced during a live broadcast on Mix 94.1 FM on Friday, June 5.

For updates on their community initiatives and events, visit facebook.com/TheHomeBeautiful.