And in front of a sellout crowd of more than 300.
The Tongala couple, who took over the diverse ag supplies and home hardware business just five years ago, have turned it into a regional dynamo, with customers stretching as far south as Melbourne.
Paige said signing on the dotted line to take over the operation in 2021 was “a huge leap of faith” but they had been working morning, noon and night since then to not just keep it going but to make it much bigger – and much better.
They weren’t just named business of the year either, they were also named ag business of the year earlier in the night.
She said by joining major buying groups such as AIRR (Australian Independent Rural Retailers) and Total Timber and Hardware they had been able to deliver a huge product range to local buyers at competitive prices.
“Jordan has also worked hard to grow the seed business and that has been a big success,” Paige said.
“We’re a small town but our business model has been to give customers plenty of reasons to come into the store and see us.”
And if ag supplies and hardware aren’t enough reasons, GTS Farm Supplies is also the local butcher, supplying quality cuts from Greenham’s.
Now in their 24th year, the Campaspe Murray Business Awards celebrate excellence, innovation and leadership across a diverse range of industries, recognising the businesses which make a significant contribution to the region's economy and communities.
The awards culminated in a gala presentation at Rich River Golf Club on Wednesday, October 21, bringing together business owners, industry leaders and community representatives from across the Campaspe and Murray regions.
