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Summerlin Floors Marks Fifth Year of Donating to GCC

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AMHERST — Summerlin Floors, a woman-owned flooring business based in Amherst, has made a $2,500 to Greenfield Community College (GCC) for the fifth year in a row. This annual gift reflects the company’s continued dedication to supporting student success at GCC in honor of the owners’ beloved daughter, Erin Summerlin. 

Ann Bronner, owner of Summerlin Floors and a GCC alumna, is deeply committed to giving back and supporting the next generation of students. Guided by her belief in the transformative power of education and the strength of community, she strives to ensure students have the tools needed to succeed both academically and personally. Through the company’s charitable initiative, Summerlin Supports, created to expand their impact, Summerlin Floors makes ongoing contributions to causes that matter most to them. This year’s gift, made on April 26 in honor of Erin Summerlin’s birthday, is a heartfelt tribute celebrating her life and lasting legacy.

“Greenfield Community College will always hold a special place in my heart. I contribute much of my success and growth to the community and tools that GCC provided me with,” said Bronner. “I look forward to making this contribution each year on behalf of my daughter, Erin, as it is my way of giving back to a place that gave me so much.” 

Summerlin Floors Announces Charitable Arm, Summerlin Supports

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AMHERST — Summerlin Floors, a woman- and family-owned flooring business based in Amherst, has launched Summerlin Supports, a dedicated branch of its business focusing on giving back through charitable initiatives, volunteer efforts, and monetary donations.

Throughout the years, Summerlin Floors has supported a variety of local organizations and initiatives, making contributions in a variety of ways, from radiothons and fundraisers to scholarship donations and community events. These contributions laid the foundation for Summerlin Supports, which formalizes the company’s ongoing commitment to making a positive impact and uplifting the local community.

“As a woman-owned flooring store, we believe a true foundation isn’t just beneath your feet, it’s in the community we build together,” said Ann Bronner, owner of Summerlin Floors. “At Summerlin Floors, we’re proud to serve our neighbors with quality flooring and a commitment to giving back. From supporting local initiatives to treating every customer like family, we lay every floor with purpose.”

Among the organizations and events Summerlin Floors — and now, Summerlin Supports — has supported and sponsored include Amherst Community Theater, Amherst Global Village Festival, Amherst Survival Center, Amherst WinterFest, Baystate Children’s Hospital, Empty Arms Bereavement, New England Public Media, Safe Passage, Granby Junior Senior High School, and Greenfield Community College (GCC).

“Greenfield Community College was a pivotal part of my life,” Bronner said. “The professors, faculty, and administration at GCC created an inspiring and enriching experience for me and now is my opportunity to give back. I love making this donation each and every year on behalf of my daughter, Erin, as I know she is extremely proud, and her memory will continue to live on.”

Summerlin Floors Continues Annual Tradition with Donation to GCC

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AMHERST — Summerlin Floors, a family- and woman-owned flooring business based in Amherst, has made its annual contribution of $2,500 to Greenfield Community College (GCC). This donation is an ongoing commitment to support the success of GCC students.

Ann Bronner, owner of Summerlin Floors and a GCC alumna, is passionate about giving back to the community and investing in the future generation of scholars, and makes the annual donation in memory of her daughter, Erin Summerlin. With a deep belief in the power of education and the importance of a strong community, Bronner aims to ensure students have the resources they need to be successful and pursue their dreams both academically and personally.

“Greenfield Community College was a pivotal part of my life. It gave me the tools, confidence, and community I needed to grow,” Bronner said. “This is my way of giving back to a place that gave me so much. I look forward to making this donation each and every year on behalf of my daughter.”

Summerlin Floors is confident that Erin would be honored to be remembered in a way that supports others in their educational journeys. They are thrilled to ensure her legacy lives on and thank Greenfield Community College for making a lasting impact on the lives of its students and beyond.

Summerlin Floors Makes Annual Donation to Greenfield Community College

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AMHERST — Summerlin Floors, woman-owned flooring business based in Amherst, made its annual donation of $2,500 to Greenfield Community College (GCC) in memory of Erin Summerlin, daughter of owner Ann Bronner, who hopes the gift makes a lasting impact and positive contribution toward the educational community.

Bronner, a GCC alumna, aims to support the future generation of scholars and give back to the GCC community.

“Greenfield Community College was a pivotal part of my life,” she said. “The professors, faculty, and administration at GCC created an inspiring and enriching experience for me, and now is my opportunity to give back. I love making this donation each and every year on behalf of my daughter, Erin, as I know she is extremely proud and her memory will continue to live on.”

Summerlin Floors Awarded Woman-owned Business Certificate

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AMHERST — Summerlin Floors has been awarded the official woman-owned business certificate from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the U.S. and a leading advocate for women business owners and entrepreneurs.

Summerlin Floors has been busy during the COVID-19 pandemic, completing the certification process and reaching its goal of achieving the woman-owned business certificate, along with announcing a new scholarship that will be awarded to a woman of color.

To achieve WBENC certification, woman-owned businesses complete a formal documentation and site-visit process administered by one of WBENC’s 14 regional partner organizations. The WBENC certification gives woman-owned businesses the ability to compete for real-time business opportunities provided by WBENC corporate members and government agencies.

Applicants must answer pre-qualifying questions in order to determine if the minimum requirements for certification are met. To be certified, management and daily operation must be controlled by one or more women. WBENC uses a two-part process to ensure that the applicant company meets WBENC standards. This includes a thorough review of the documentation presented and a site-visit interview with the female owner or owners.

WBENC certification validates that Summerlin Floors is at least 51% owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women. Its goal is to ensure women business owners have access to the education, support, and tools they need to grow and succeed — a goal similar to that of Summerlin Floors, as Summerlin aims to expand the available opportunities that exist for students in the local community. To give back to the community and future generations, the company launched a new scholarship last month, awarding a $2,500 scholarship to a woman of color pursuing a degree in business at Greenfield Community College (GCC). For more information and to apply for this scholarship, contact the GCC Admissions Office at www.gcc.mass.edu/admissions or (413) 775-1801.

“The personal touch and culture I bring to my company is extremely important to me, and I’m grateful to be recognized for those efforts by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council,” said Ann Bronner, owner of Summerlin Floors. “This world-class woman-owned business certification will provide me with invaluable training and networking opportunities that’ll help me continue to make a positive impact on my company. We have an amazing team at Summerlin Floors, and it is a priority of mine to make sure I create the best possible environment for them.”

Summerlin Floors Announces New Scholarship Opportunity for Women of Color

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AMHERST — Summerlin Floors, a woman-owned flooring business, announced a new scholarship opportunity for a woman of color pursuing a Greenfield Community College (GCC) degree in business. The goal for this scholarship is to expand the available opportunities that exist for students in the local community.

Summerlin Floors will award a $2,500 scholarship to a woman of color pursuing a degree in business at GCC. Company owner Ann Bronner and her daughter Lori Zumbruski, who is also a part of the Summerlin Floors team, created this scholarship in memory of Ann’s daughter Erin, whom they lost in 2018.

“A woman achieving a college degree has a multi-generational impact that goes beyond her. And when one thinks of the wage gap, we know that this gift from Ann Bronner of Summerlin Floors will be transformative for one of our students and generations to come,” said Yves Salomon-Fernández, president of Greenfield Community College. “We’re so grateful that Ms. Bronner is investing in our students.”

A recipient will be chosen this month. For more information and to apply for this scholarship, contact the GCC Admissions Office at www.gcc.mass.edu/admissions or call (413) 775-1801.

“For many, entrepreneurship is the only option for survival,” said Michelle Barthelemy, chair of the GCC Business Department. “It provides new beginnings and new opportunities for the entrepreneur and their family.”

Bronner is a Greenfield Community College alum herself. Her goal is to support the next generation of scholars and give back to the GCC community. The intention in launching this scholarship is to help prepare the recipient for the next steps in her college education.

“Greenfield Community College was a pivotal part of my life,” Bronner said. “GCC is an incredibly welcoming environment for its diverse student body. The professors, faculty, and administration created an inspiring and enriching experience for me, and now is my opportunity to give back.”