Valley Industries

10/14/2026

Valley Industries Thrift Store has been named Best Thrift/ Resale Store in North County Greater North County Chamber of Commerce
We are very thankful to be recognized as a 2026 NoCo Treasures Winner

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE THAT CELEBRATES IN OCTOBER!!

10/08/2026

🎉 A Little Late, But Definitely Worth the Wait! 🎉
Things have been a little busy here at Valley Industries, so I’m about a week behind—but never fear! Better late than never! 😊
It’s time to give a HUGE shout-out to our October 2026 Workers of the Month! 🏆👏
Before we celebrate our amazing employees, we want to send a very special THANK YOU to our wonderful sponsors who help make this recognition possible:
❤️ Jay Copeland with Brand Haus Apparel-Print-Promo
❤️ Helfer’s Pastry
❤️ Officer Mann & Eddie
❤️ Anysha Womack
❤️ And, of course, Hope Church
We truly appreciate your continued support of our Valley Industries family! ❤️
🌟 Female Worker of the Month – October 2026 🌟
This young lady has been a part of the Valley team for 12 years! She is always willing to help and assist in other departments throughout the building, whether that means learning a new task or jumping in to help complete an important project.
She approaches every job with a positive attitude and enjoys spending time with her peers. She is known for being friendly, encouraging, and always willing to lend a helping hand.
Please join me in congratulating Krystal Hogan! 🎉👏❤️
🌟 Male Worker of the Month – October 2026 🌟
This young man has been working with Valley for an incredible 21 years! He is a dedicated and dependable member of our team with excellent attendance, and you can always count on him to work hard.
He’s a quiet guy who tends to keep to himself but make no mistake—he is one of the best! 💪 He tackles new tasks without hesitation, and his reliability and dedication truly show in everything he does.
Please join me in congratulating Cedric Ivy! 🎉👏❤️
Congratulations, Krystal and Cedric! We are so proud of both of you and appreciate everything you bring to the Valley Industries team! 🥳🏆❤️
🌟 And congratulations to our Staff of the Month, Holly Brown! 🌟
Congratulations, Holly! 🎉👏 We appreciate everything you do for Valley Industries and are so happy to celebrate you!

09/25/2026

Our Valley Industries employees and staff had a wonderful time participating in the 13th Annual Women Empowerment Seminar-Fashion Show! We modeled clothing you can find in our Valley Industries Thrift Store! Another great community event put on by the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce!

09/03/2026

Today is Thursday, September 3rd, which means it is the first Thursday of the month—and you know what that means! It is Worker of the Month Day here at Valley Industries. Before we introduce our September Workers of the Month, we want to take a moment to thank the wonderful sponsors who help make this program possible.
Thank you to Hope Church for coming to support us, celebrating birthdays with us, and bringing wonderful treats for everyone to enjoy. Helfer’s Pastry, who each month creates an individual, delicious cake for our Workers of the Month. We appreciate you helping make their celebration extra special. Jay Copeland of Brand Haus Apparel-Print-Promo for supporting Valley Industries and helping with all of our VI apparel needs. Anysha Womack for her beautiful bracelets. And, of course, we cannot forget our number one canine, Eddie, and his friend Officer Mann. Thank you both for always taking the time to come to celebrate with us. Eddie is always a welcome part of our Worker of the Month celebrations! Now, let's meet our September Workers of the Month. Female Worker of the Month – Y.T. This young lady has been part of the Valley Industries team for 31 years. She has a quiet but very positive attitude and is a true go-getter. She consistently completes every task given to her with determination and care. She takes great pride in her work, and her attendance is impeccable. Her dedication and dependability make her a wonderful part of the Valley Industries team. Male Worker of the Month – Nick Wood This gentleman is also a well-seasoned member of the Valley Industries team, having been with us for 13 years. He is known for his strong work ethic, excellent attendance, and willingness to get the job done. He tends to keep to himself, but those who know him know that he has a wonderful sense of humor. His positive attitude and one-of-a-kind personality make him an important part of our team. Congratulations to both of our September Workers of the Month! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment do not go unnoticed. We are proud to have you as part of the Valley Industries family. We also like to wish all of our September birthdays, a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

08/22/2026

Valley Industries mourns the passing of Mayor Reggie Jones and extends our deepest condolences to Mayor Jones’ family, colleagues, friends, and the Dellwood and North County community. Mayor Jones was a dedicated public servant and awesome leader for the Great City of Dellwood. He did so much to help strengthen and improve his community for the enjoyment of the residents he cared so much about. He has been one of our greatest Host Mayors for our annual Mayors’ Shamrock Charity Ball Benefitting Valley Industries since 2020. He really enjoyed supporting the workers of Valley Industries and helped to make our event so meaningful and successful for all at Valley and our community. Rest in Peace Mayor Reggie Jones. Thank you for your wonderful service to our community. God bless.

Mayor Jones proudly created his own You Tube video while hosting at the 2026 ball. Watch him in action here:

https://youtu.be/jVXM3Kt0vcU?si=LldYa-NW2ihN7tqj

08/07/2026

🎉🌟 It’s the beginning of a new month, and you know what that means at Valley Industries…it’s time to celebrate our August 2026 Workers of the Month! 🌟🎉
Every month, we look forward to recognizing the outstanding individuals who make Valley Industries such a wonderful place to work. Before we honor this month’s recipients, we’d like to recognize the incredible community partners and sponsors who help make our Worker of the Month celebration so special.
👕 Thank you to Jay Copeland with STL Brand Haus Apparel-Print-promo for providing our amazing Valley Industries apparel! If you’re looking for shirts, hoodies, shorts, lunch bags, and more, be sure to check out the QR code posted on our page or visit the Valley Industries website to place your order.
🎂 Thank you to Helfer’s Pastries for the delicious cakes our Worker of the Month recipients receive each month. They are always a huge hit! If you’re looking for incredible baked goods, Helfer’s Pastries is definitely the place to visit.
👮 A special thank you to Officer Mann and Eddie. Although they haven’t been able to join us over the past couple of months due to personal reasons, they remain an important part of our Valley Industries family. We continue to keep them in our thoughts and look forward to seeing them again soon.
💎 Thank you to our very own Anysha for generously creating beautiful handmade bracelets for each of our Worker of the Month recipients. Your talent and kindness make every recognition even more meaningful.
🎈 Thank you to Hope Church for your continued partnership with Valley Industries. Each month you help make birthdays extra special by providing birthday cards and delicious treats for everyone to enjoy during break.
To each of our sponsors and community partners, thank you for helping us recognize the amazing people who make Valley Industries such a special place. Your generosity and support mean more than words can express.
🎉 Happy Birthday! 🎉
Before we announce this month’s honorees, we’d like to wish a very Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating an August birthday at Valley Industries! We hope your special day is filled with joy, laughter, and wonderful memories.
🌸 Female Worker of the Month – Kim Prosser
Kim joined the Valley Industries family in 2013 and has been a dedicated and dependable member of our team ever since. She has outstanding attendance, an incredible work ethic, and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Whether she’s assisting supervisors or helping wherever needed, Kim consistently demonstrates what teamwork is all about.
Congratulations, Kim Prosser, on being named our August 2026 Female Worker of the Month! 👏
💙 Male Worker of the Month – Gerald Slaughter
Gerald joined the Valley Industries family in 2012 and has become known as a dependable, hardworking, and dedicated member of our team. He has excellent attendance and is one of the quietest, most humble individuals you’ll ever meet. Day after day, Gerald comes to work, stays focused, and consistently gives his very best. His commitment to excellence does not go unnoticed.
Congratulations, Gerald Slaughter, on being named our August 2026 Male Worker of the Month! 👏
🛠️ Staff Worker of the Month – Kraig Kalkbrenner
If there is one way to describe Kraig, it’s this—he’s the MacGyver of Valley Industries!
Kraig is incredibly creative, resourceful, and dedicated. He is the mastermind behind many of the custom jigs and tools that help our employees succeed every day. Whenever a challenge arises, Kraig finds a solution that allows our employees to perform at their very best. His innovation, commitment, and willingness to help others make a tremendous impact on Valley Industries every single day.
Congratulations, Kraig Kalkbrenner, on being named our August 2026 Staff Worker of the Month! 👏
❤️ A Personal Note from Cathy Swengrosh
I would also like to offer a heartfelt apology to our Valley families.
I took photos during this month’s birthday celebration and family recognition, but unfortunately, there appears to have been a glitch with the camera, and some of pictures were lost. I honestly have no explanation as to what happened, and I am truly sorry that I don’t have those memories to share with everyone.

💜 Congratulations to all of our August 2026 honorees! 💜