‘Families should stay together’
Eulalee Daley Whitter is dad’s longest-serving staff member
FOR 27 of its 30-plus years of operation, Daley’s Construction and Hardware Limited in western Jamaica has had one prominent face on staff greeting its customers and continuing its reputation of excellence.
Eulalee Daley Whitter is the daughter of the owner, Telford Daley, and when it comes on to working with her dad, she will tell you, quite simply, “Families should stay together.”
“I love my job,” she said. “I would have it no other way.”
FIRST JOB
When the company started in the 1980’s, it only offered construction services, and Eulalee was the typist, her first-ever job.
Now, with the addition of the Hardware side of the business, Daley Whitter takes pride in being the sales clerk and longest-serving staff member, helping to build dad’s brainchild.
PROUD OF DAD
But outside of being the complete businessman, Eulalee describes Telford Daley as being the consummate individual who is honest and noble in his intentions. He is also excellent at what he does, which is only natural, considering that construction is his passion.
“He is a first-class contractor who gives excellent service and value for the job that he does,” she said.
On a day-to-day basis, Daley’s Construction and Hardware Limited offers a full suite of building materials and services, and Eulalee says that where customer satisfaction is concerned, nothing is left to chance. According to her, “If we don’t have what they need, we get it for them within a day or two.”
She is hopeful for the future and envisions continued success for the business as she would for any other member of the family. FINDING A good hardware store can be immensely rewarding, for more reasons than you think. While a trip to Daley’s Construction and Hardware Limited can heighten the building or repairing of your home or office space, there are many other reasons why you just might want to make a second trip. Here are three great ones:
DIY PROJECTS
If you are the hands-on type, then chances are, you enjoy taking on DIY (do it yourself) projects. Many of the items sold in a hardware store can be manipulated to your advantage, whether you are assembling a new shoe rack or making a frame for your favourite family photo from scratch. Even if you are not a self-starter, browsing through the catalogue at Daley’s may be the encouragement you need to try something new!
GIFT IDEAS
A hardware store is for the handy and more resourceful person. If you know him/her, why not shower them with an assortment of the coolest tools from Daley’s to commemorate a special occasion? It’s different, genuine, and sure to excite the receiver.
A BUMP AND A GLITCH
As Jamaicans, we hear the expression all too often: Trouble nuh set like rain! And when trouble comes, a visit to Daley’s is sure to conquer any bump or glitch. Similarly, even before the problems arise, it might not hurt to be stocked up on all the masking tape, screwdrivers or other essentials that you may need. After all, better safe than sorry!
There is a plethora of reasons why a hardware store is a necessary feature in our daily lives. For your next visit to Daley’s Construction and Hardware Limited in western Jamaica, reap the real benefits of finding everything you need under one roof!