As Rapport hits a major milestone of 40 years as a leading provider of wiring harnesses and wholesale batteries, employees have been talking about the company’s origin and how it got to where it is today. Someone who has been involved from the very start is company President and CEO Kent Lehman. He recently shared some memories about the early years and observations on how the company has evolved. Bluebirds and the Blue Wirecutter in the Hall Rapport was founded by Kent’s mom, Sherry, in 1979. As the company grew, Kent’s dad, Dale, got involved. The couple worked hard Read More
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4 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Batteries!
Did you know the first official battery was created due to a disagreement about frog legs? Your laptop, cell phone, car and TV remote are all likely powered by batteries. But how much do you really know about batteries and their history? Read More
History of Columbus Day
Christopher Columbus’s landing in America is not a holiday celebrated by state in the United States. Read More
Supporting Mergers and Acquisitions
Rapport understands customer mergers and acquisitions and is happy to facilitate any required supplier needs to support these organizational changes. Read More
Flag Day – Fun Facts
June 14th is the national observance of Flag Day in the United States. Read More
Memorial Day History
On this Friday before Memorial Day, we wanted to share a few tidbits about the holiday that might be of interest to you. • Although several towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day, in May 1966, Waterloo NY was declared the birthplace of the holiday by President Lyndon B Johnson. In May 1866 residents of Waterloo, NY closed their businesses and decorated soldiers’ graves in observance of Memorial Day. • In 1868 General John Alexander Logan officially declared May 30 as Memorial Day in honor of the Union soldiers who were killed in the Civil War. It wasn’t Read More
Prices Slashed on Fluorescent Light Bulbs
For a limited time, Rapport is offering exceptionally low prices on a variety of fluorescent light bulbs. Call today! Read More
Rapport: Why the Horse Logo?
How did we arrive at the horse for the company logo? It was a deliberate decision. Read More
Wealth of Knowledge, Exceptional Customer Care
Is customer service a lost art? Not at Rapport, inc. It is our privilege to serve you. Read More
Rapport Accommodates Customer Shipping Requests
Doing business with Rapport, inc. is easy—from placing an ordering through receiving a shipment. Here’s why… Read More