Winter 2019

Residential construction in Phoenix, Arizona, is going so strong that developers are paying contractors to demolish existing homes to make space for newer, bigger and more expensive houses.

Winter 2019

There’s an expression that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. For Jon Wybar, it’s been a gritty truth for the past 14 years. Watching tons of construction waste headed for the landfill would bring a sigh of relief from contractors anxious to get their jobsites cleaned up, but for him it sparked an environmentally-friendly business idea.

Winter 2019

It may come as a surprise to some, but the state of Arkansas is covered in woodlands. In fact, more than 19 million acres of forests, consisting of 42 percent oak and 29 percent pine, cover the state according to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.

Winter 2019

Building a commercial site preparation and excavation company from the ground up means making a commitment to dig deeper, match people to their best fit and sell what sets you apart from the competition. When the husband and wife team of David and Nancy Lauzon started Lauzon Contracting, dividing the duties between themselves and two other employees made staffing and fleet decisions simple. And, it didn’t take long to stand out from the crowd.

Winter 2019

A self-described workaholic, Mike Salinas has never been afraid of a little hard work. As a child, Mike was an aspiring entrepreneur who set up a shoe shining business outside local restaurants. As he polished the dress shoes of local business professionals for cash tips, he also picked up valuable business tips. What he heard inspired him to start his own company approximately 33 years ago.