Portsmouth, RI -- October 15, 2007 -- Hodges Badge Company, Inc., the leading custom manufacturer of award ribbons, rosettes, and medals, is proud to announce the opening of their new on-site retail store.

Hodges Badge Company’s new retail store, located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, offers a spectacular variety of customized gifts, banners, canvas prints, plaques, and trophies, in addition to their popular award ribbon lines.

Inside the store, customers are sure to be impressed by the company’s passion for quality, as well as its penchant for top-notch customer service, both obvious the moment they walk through the front door. An assortment of silver-plated gifts, including photo albums, clocks, trays, picture frames, certificate holders, and keepsake boxes are offered with the option of engraving a personal message or design. And for shoppers who may be seeking last minute awards for students, athletes, or even their child, bags of multi-color ribbons or rosettes and medals are available for purchase. For your added convenience, especially for those just passing through, the company offers a variety of shipment options.

So please, don’t take our word for it, share in the new and accessible retail store - a most rewarding experience! The store is located at 1170 East Main Road in Portsmouth, R.I. Store hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.

About Hodges Badge Company, Inc.
Hodges Badge Company, Inc. is a family owned business headquartered in Portsmouth, R.I. with an additional plant in Washington, MO.  Hodges Badge Company, Inc was founded in 1920 by William F. Hodges and is currently in its fourth generation of ownership. 

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