Carpet Exchange Opens in Greeley

Greeley, CO, August 30-- With a focus on new jobs, charitable support and a low-price guarantee, Carpet Exchange will celebrate its grand opening at 4 p.m. today in the CenterPlace Shopping Center, according to the Greeley, Colorado Tribune. Bruce Odette, president of the company, said the main objective of the new store is to "offer first-class service to our customers, at a much lower price than our competition. We're very excited to be a part of the Greeley community." One of the primary activities of the grand opening will be the ribbon cutting ceremony by Greeley Mayor Tom Selders. Carpet Exchange will also announce the launch of its Carpet Exchange Gives Back community involvement program. The store will have a $3,500 budget for donations throughout the community. Organizations interested in receiving funding can contact the store for details. Activities planned during the grand opening event include numerous product feature presentations, personnel introductions, and giveaways. The new store will have eight employees, with additional personnel hired as growth plans unfold in the next six months. In the Denver/Greeley market area, the average wage at Carpet Exchange is about $23.43 per hour. Carpet Exchange offers a range of company-paid benefits, including 401(k) plan contributions, paid holiday and sick-time, and healthcare coverage for employees and their family members. The new 11,000 square-foot store has been designed as a one-stop everything-for-your-floor store. The store features a wide range of products of varying price points from entry level to high end products of carpet, hardwood, tile, laminate, area rugs and slab granite countertops. Carpet Exchange has 17 locations along the Front Range.