Debra Gingerich is the ecommerce and marketing director for DutchCrafters Amish Furniture. Debra is a published author, which includes writing about her experiences growing up Mennonite and continuing to be active in the Mennonite community. She has had the opportunity to visit numerous Amish woodshops and interview Amish woodworkers about their craft. As an interior design enthusiast and admitted HGTV junkie, Debra loves to communicate the outstanding value of Amish made furniture and its benefits. The Timber to Table blog was established in 2012 for DutchCrafters to provide customers and other readers with information about the Amish and Amish woodworkers, furniture styles and history, and interior design.
DutchCrafters, the largest online retailer of Amish furniture and home décor at dutchcrafters.com is pleased to announce the application for its 2023 Heritage Scholarship opens on March 1, 2023. In alignment with its core value of giving, DutchCrafters founded the Heritage Scholarship in 2011 to offer education assistance to hardworking students. This scholarship recognizes undergraduate students who draw inspiration from their heritage to shape their career aspirations, add creative value to their future employers, and to… DutchCrafters Heritage Scholarship Application Opens March 1, 2023
At the JMX Brands’ annual awards celebration, the Rookie of the Year Award is always given to an employee who joined the company in the previous 16 months. The recipient must be a fast learner, a team player, an individual who embraces JMX Brands core values and company culture, ambitious and hard-working. Past winners include Robert Ata, Amanda Stutzman, Brittany Batchelor, Seth Carter and Nancy Kirshe. This year Vice President and Executive Leadership Team member… JMX Brands presents Rookie of the Year award to Julianna Young
Sarasota, Fla – Nawei Gu was recognized with the Built to Last Award at the annual staff awards ceremony of JMX Brands, the parent company of DutchCrafters Amish Furniture. Vice President Linse Miller presented the Built to Last Award, which recognizes a veteran employee who steadily performs and demonstrates persistence, a solid work ethic, deep knowledge, and long-term contributions that improve the business. “Nawei has the uncanny ability to read my mind when she and… JMX Brands honors Nawei Gu with Built to Last Award
Sarasota, Fla.—You are invited to join us at our Amish Woodworker Meet & Greet event at DutchCrafters Amish Furniture Sarasota Showroom, 3709 N. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota on Monday, February 20, 1 p.m. Come in and say hello to the Amish builder behind the Arts & Crafts Furniture Collection. Learn about his craft and what inspires him to create furniture that is as strong as it is handsome. Hear what this skilled craftsman has to…Amish Woodworker Meet & Greet at DutchCrafters Sarasota Store on Feb. 20
Sarasota, Fla.— JMX Brands Business Manager Doug Tuck received the President’s Award during the company’s annual awards ceremony on January 26, 2023. Since 2017, the JMX Brands awards ceremony has celebrated and recognized individuals’ outstanding character, commitment, hard work and results. “The President’s Award is the grand prize award for an employee who has demonstrated significant value to JMX Brands,” said CEO Jim Miller, noting the President’s Award winner’s “contribution toward our vision for delivering…JMX Brands Recognizes Business Manager Doug Tuck with President’s Award
Sarasota, Fla—As the bustling holiday season and busy year ended, another tradition was honored and supported at JMX Brands, a pioneer in bringing Amish furniture to the internet via its flagship brand, DutchCrafters. In alignment with the company’s core value of giving, a Giving Committee was established in September of 2021. The goal was to foster a culture of gratitude and generosity by raising funds for charitable organizations and other activities. CEO Jim Miller and… JMX Brands Raises Funds for Three Charitable Organizations
Alpharetta, GA—DutchCrafters’ commitment to its sustainability core value continues with the installation of solar panels at its newest Amish furniture showroom and design center in Alpharetta, Ga. One of the organization’s core values is sustainability and stewardship of resources for earth, company, and health, based on the belief in healthy living, environmental stewardship, and financial well-being. Investing in solar panel installations in both the Sarasota, Fla. and Alpharetta, Ga. stores demonstrates an essential element to… DutchCrafters Installs Solar Panels at New Showroom in Alpharetta, Georgia
November 9, 2022—For the second consecutive year, JMX Brands, the parent company of the top retailer of Amish furniture, DutchCrafters, was recognized in the second annual Furniture Today Best Places to Work in Furniture. JMX Brands is one of four companies returning to the winners’ circle in the top 10 companies listed. Winning companies were selected by a rigorous assessment of both employees’ and employers’ responses to survey questions. Benefit programs, corporate culture, communications, work… JMX Brands Named Two Years in a Row for Furniture Today’s Best Places to Work
Alpharetta, Ga.—The stunning new DutchCrafters showroom and design center at 160 N. Main Street in Alpharetta officially opened on Friday, October 14—exactly one year from the closing on the property. That acquisition was followed by the renovation that transformed the former fitness gym into a showcase for fine Amish furniture handcrafted in a wide variety of styles from traditional to contemporary. JMX Brands, parent company of DutchCrafters, hosted the successful event with the Alpharetta and… Successful JMX Brands ribbon cutting for new DutchCrafters showroom in Alpharetta
Sarasota, Fla.— JMX Brands Director of Stores and Fulfillment Kari-Jo Koshes, DBA, has been recognized in the Business Observer’s 2022 40 Under 40 selections. “I appreciate the opportunities for growth and leadership skills that JMX Brands has made possible for me. I am honored to be chosen for this 40 Under 40 award and thank my mentor, JMX Brands CEO Jim Miller,” said Koshes. Koshes credits her mentor with modeling one of the most vital… JMX Brands Director of Stores and Fulfillment Kari-Jo Koshes chosen in 40 Under 40 recognitions for 2022