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DutchCrafters Announces 2018 Scholarship Winners

Debra Gingerich 10/07/2018

DutchCrafters Amish Furniture is pleased to announce Urwa Hameed, Maly Sears and Tan Vu as the winners of its 2018 Heritage Scholarship. Selection criteria included grade point average, a statement of financial need, and a 750-word essay on how their heritage has shaped them and their aspirations. Urwa Hameed, Vernon, Conn., plans to attend Boston College to pursue a dual degree in political science and international relations on an advanced pre-law track. Inspired by her… DutchCrafters Announces 2018 Scholarship Winners

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Eugene Alexander Documentary is Selected for Two Film Festivals

Debra Gingerich 03/04/2018

The short documentary “Eugene Alexander: The Fashion of Eugene Stutzman” has been named an Official Selection of the Love Your Shorts and Sunscreen film festivals. Presented by DutchCrafters, a JMX Brands store and the largest online retailer of Amish furniture at www.dutchcrafters.com, the 15-minute film reveals the lasting impact of the couture dresses created by the fashion design team of Eugene Stutzman and Alexander Wallace in the 1980s and 1990s. Framed by a fashion show… Eugene Alexander Documentary is Selected for Two Film Festivals

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DutchCrafters Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2018-19 Academic Year

Debra Gingerich 26/03/2018

DutchCrafters, one of the largest online retailers of Amish furniture at www.dutchcrafters.com, is accepting applications for the DutchCrafters Heritage Scholarship. Information about the scholarship can be found at https://www.dutchcrafters.com/heritage-scholarship. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2018. Every year since its establishment in 2011, three exceptional students who have been accepted to or are attending a four-year college or university have received $500 to assist with their educational costs. Along with a brief financial need… DutchCrafters Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2018-19 Academic Year

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JMX Brands Promotes Debra Gingerich and Recognizes Her with President’s Award

Debra Gingerich 19/03/2018

Debra Gingerich has been promoted to director of marketing at JMX Brands, the largest online retailer of Amish furniture with its flagship website www.dutchcrafters.com. The first employee of the company after the founders, Gingerich worked as writer and communications manager for JMX Brands from 2004-2006 before returning in 2015. Gingerich’s promotion to director of marketing recognizes her leadership responsibilities in the company, including chairing the committee that rewrote the mission statement and the committee responsible… JMX Brands Promotes Debra Gingerich and Recognizes Her with President’s Award

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JMX Brands Staff Accountant Gwen Heaton Honored at Anniversary Party

Debra Gingerich 14/03/2018

JMX Brands, the parent company of the largest online retailer of Amish furniture at www.dutchcrafters.com, awarded Staff Accountant Gwen Heaton with the first annual Built to Last Award at the company’s 15th anniversary party. The award was presented by Vice President Linse Miller to Heaton in recognition of her work ethic, ability to evolve with the company and loyalty. The eight-year veteran of the organization has assisted in several roles since being hired in 2009,… JMX Brands Staff Accountant Gwen Heaton Honored at Anniversary Party

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JMX Brands Recognizes Robert Ata with Rookie of the Year Award

Debra Gingerich 12/03/2018

JMX Brands, the top online retailer of Amish Furniture at www.dutchcrafters.com, honored Digital Advertising Specialist Robert Ata as the first recipient of company’s Rookie of the Year award. Ata, who joined JMX Brands’ content, communications and marketing team in August 2017, became Adwords certified between his first and second interview, and quickly learned and grew the company’s Google and Bing advertising platforms for an average return on investment of 242 percent. The award also recognized… JMX Brands Recognizes Robert Ata with Rookie of the Year Award

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JMX Brands Jake Smucker First Recipient of Company Service Award

Debra Gingerich 06/03/2018

JMX Brands, the largest online retailer of Amish furniture at www.dutchcrafters.com, recently awarded company Multimedia Producer and Graphic Designer Jake Smucker the first annual Service Award during an anniversary party pep rally held at the business’ headquarters in Sarasota, FL. The award was presented to Smucker in recognition of his service to the organization and the community. The Goshen College graduate is a member of JMX’s garden club and chairs the family and employee connections… JMX Brands Jake Smucker First Recipient of Company Service Award

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JMX Brands Celebrates Their Fifteenth Anniversary

Debra Gingerich 05/03/2018

On Saturday, February 10, JMX Brands, the largest retailer of Amish furniture at  www.dutchcrafters.com celebrated 15 years in business by hosting a cocktail party for the company’s employees and guests at the Aloft hotel in downtown Sarasota. The evening included a champagne toast by the company’s CEO Jim Miller, award presentations, speeches by veteran employees, and a video featuring employee testimonials. CEO Jim Miller expressed his gratitude to the many people who have helped the… JMX Brands Celebrates Their Fifteenth Anniversary

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JMX Brands Names Amanda Stutzman Customer Experience Team Manager

Debra Gingerich 22/02/2018

Amanda Stutzman has been named customer experience team manager for JMX Brands, a Sarasota-based ecommerce business and the largest online retailer of Amish furniture under the brand name DutchCrafters at www.dutchcrafters.com. Stutzman will oversee the sales, customer service and delivery processes for the company, ensuring the best possible customer experience throughout the sales cycle. Stutzman has more than 15 years of experience in positions driving customer engagement. Most recently she has served as advancement, marketing… JMX Brands Names Amanda Stutzman Customer Experience Team Manager

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JMX Brands Makes Leading Furniture E-tailers List

Debra Gingerich 06/12/2017

Sarasota-based JMX Brands has made Furniture Today’s 2017 Leading Furniture E-Tailers list. This is the third year in a row that JMX Brands, the largest online retailer of Amish furniture at https://www.dutchcrafters.com/, has made the list. JMX Brands also recently opened an online store for eco-friendly home goods at https://www.ecofriendlydigs.com/. Furniture Today’s list of the 30 top furniture e-tailers is ordered alphabetically and includes retailers that get at least 80 percent of company revenue from… JMX Brands Makes Leading Furniture E-tailers List

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