Downtown FabWorks: a rising star in custom fabrication
Based in New Orleans, Downtown Fabworks has been achieving impressive growth since its launch in late 2019 and is building a national reputation…
The magic of aligning vision and values
Putting people before profit was one of my first lessons as an entrepreneur and has continued to be a guiding principle as we scale HandyPro. Our vision is to “create a remarkable experience,” which applies not only to customers but also employees…
PeerSpectives evolution: New roundtables in Michigan
In Spring 2024 we launched our first in-person roundtables in Grand Rapids and Lansing, Michigan. Below is a quick look at some of the participants’ feedback…
Levare and Anders Construction
John Anders discusses the evolution of Anders Construction, his Louisiana-based commercial diving and marine services business. Anders says that programs co-hosted by the Edward Lowe Foundation and Louisiana Economic Development have helped him innovate and create new jobs. Case in point: Levare, Anders’ new company, provides a more efficient and effective system to repair structural pilings on aging infrastructure.
AAE Spotlight: Missy Rogers and Lyla Corkern
“How our businesses scale and what finances look like are very different,” says Missy Rogers. “Yet during our first one-on-one Zoom meeting, it was like there was magic. Lyla had strengths where I was weak and vice versa.”