I had the opportunity to visit their office recently. The little store front window has a custom ‘Tree of Life’ glass and iron table with the forbidden apple ...
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In December 1990, Jeff Lynch was ‘let go’ following some owner decisions. Joan had a good job, so they were ready to start their own company specializing as ...
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Despite a lingering pandemic, building material price increases, and soaring inflation rates, 2021 proved a successful year for Westin. Emphasis on a few key areas enabled this success: ...
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“Complacency will be the architecture of your downfall.” – Jeremy Gutsche Before COVID hit, the phones at Precision Excavating were practically ringing off the hook. There was no ...
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Changing guidelines. Supply chain struggles. Increasing costs. Workforce challenges – keeping everyone healthy and working. Setting up and administering FFCRA leave. These may sound familiar – so many ...
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It’s all about the teamwork. Teamwork was how Wellen Construction kept everyone safe during the pandemic. The team needed to collectively develop policies for everyone to follow, according ...
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Be prepared for anything and try to sleep at night. These two practices equip Adam Bates, co-owner, for success. The unexpected often interrupts a planned workday, such as ...
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Shelly Griffin, controller at MSL Electric, pinpointed the reason for the company’s success. “The owners don’t want to cut corners – they want us to get it right ...
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Electricity and entrepreneurship run in the Walsh family. Pat Walsh’s grandfather and great grandfather were both electricians and his parents owned their own business as well. Pat Walsh ...
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Handshakes, hard work, and honesty. That’s how brothers Joe and Jay saw their father run the company before they took it over, and it’s how they run it, ...
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