Recognizing Excellence in Home Service

We built our $150,000 Jobber Grants program to reward and spotlight the great work home service professionals are doing every day in their communities.

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Meet the 2022 recipients

All our Jobber Grants recipients are unique, but the incredible impact they’re making on their local communities is one quality they all share.

The Career Builders

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Michal Kenins and James May
Vista Tree Management Inc.
Grant: $7,500
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Shane Fast
Renew Painting
Grant: $15,000
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Jenny Joy
Ruby Red Cleaning
Grant: $5,000
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Jason & Joelene Sturm
Sturm Plumbing Inc.
Grant: $5,000
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Mohamed Bouryal & Krista Keithly
Tidy Vibe
Grant: $7,500
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Chris Reid
Shoreline Plumbing
Grant: $2,500

The Community Caretakers

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Garvin Thomas
Philtrin Holdings, LLC
Grant: $7,500
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Andrew Kennedy & Dave Sera
Streamline Renewables
Grant: $5,000
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Ashley Loveless
Organwize Professionals
Grant: $2,500
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Doug and Kristen Shoup
Shoup's Cleaning
Grant: $5,000
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Antonio Taylor
Pressure Family Exteriors LLC
Grant: $5,000
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Alycia Wolosezky and Nicholas Twigg
Twigg Transformations
Grant: $7,500
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Stefanie Menzie
Tree Wizard LLC
Grant: $5,000

The Home Service Heroes

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Alex Neville-Verdugo
Lefty's Handy Services
Grant: $5,000
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Brandon Arnold
BDA Comfort Heating & Cooling
Grant: $2,500
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Jolene and Justin Shewchuk
Double J Plumbing & Heating
Grant: $5,000
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Katharyn Snyder
Full Swing Land & Tree Care
Grant: $5,000
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Ashley and Matthew Grant
Mosquito Mom
Grant: $7,500

The Smooth Operators

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Callum Ng
Green Grads Window and Gutter Cleaning
Grant: $7,500
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Shaylyn and Timothy Bliss
Home Roots Lawn Care
Grant: $10,000
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Nathan Fournier
HomeHarvest Central MA
Grant: $5,000
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Ben Pennoyer
Ben's Electric Solutions Team
Grant: $7,500
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Esteban Rodriguez
Esteban Land Design, Inc.
Grant: $7,500
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Nick Kilburg
Fayette Ecological Restoration and Design
Grant: $2,500
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Ethan Rossler
Wash Wizards
Grant: $5,000

Experienced Entrepreneurs

Amber Starling
Good Witch Cleaning Services LLC
Grant: $7,500
Branden Sewell
Seal Pro Painting, Inc.
Grant: $7,500
Monique and Erik Olson
Safe N Soft Carpet Cleaning
Grant: $7,500
Bryon Rocz
Father and Son Restoration
Grant: $5,000
Kirk Brown
Kirk's Lawn Care LLC
Grant: $5,000
Chris Senger, Errol Palmer, Dane Findlay
Mow Town Edmonton Ltd
Grant: $5,000
Dave Clauson
Cove Power
Grant: $5,000

New Entrepreneurs

Raquel Huges and Aaron Kirkaldy
Sparkle & Sheen Organize and Cleaning Services Ltd.
Grant: $7,500
Eric Kleynenberg
Alpha Home Repair and Renovation LLC
Grant: $7,500
Nolan Rinta and Taylor Rinta
T-Rex Rinks
Grant: $1,500
Amy and Cody Morgan
Pit Stop Pool Service
Grant: $1,500
Meaghan McVicker
Green Clean Machine
Grant: $1,500
Bernard Jackson
BLE Management, LLC
Grant: $1,500
Riley and Brittany Flatt
Semper Fi Heating and Cooling
Grant: $1,500

Almost Entrepreneurs

Kevin Long
Fall Creek Power Wash, LLC
Grant: $5,000
Findley Wilson
Fin's Custom Builds
Grant: $1,500
Crystal Bissell
Eco Food Gardens
Grant: $1,500
Jacob Micflikier and Alysha Murdoch
Seed Cleaning & Services LLC
Grant: $1,500
Ben Clark
CSRA Bin Cleaning
Grant: $1,500

COVID-19 Support*

Lisa and John Sullivan
Heather Ridge Contractors, Inc.
Grant: $5,000
Ana and Horea Lupu
FloorMaxx Inc.
Grant: $5,000
Paddy Treacy
Northern Lines
Grant: $5,000
Fatukanu Kabia
Diamond Janitorial Services
Grant: $5,000
Adrienne Tutty
Calavo Landscape, Inc.
Grant: $5,000

*COVID-19 Support was a special category added for 2021 to support businesses who stepped up in their communities during the pandemic

$150,000 grant program

We’re recognizing 25 entrepreneurs demonstrating excellence in home service.

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Applicants told us about their businesses and work they do for their customers, employees, and communities.

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For all that you do, this $150,000 is for you

You keep our homes and offices safe and running

You help hardworking people build meaningful careers

You strive for high standards in every area of your business

You support the community
where you live and work

“This Jobber Grant is such a big push forward for our business, and comes at a great time. We’re in the process of training several new hires, which will allow us to focus on more complicated jobs and big picture planning. It’s important that our people have a positive onboarding experience and that we create a strong sense of community among our employees. We want to instill the importance of giving back to the community with every new hire, and Jobber is helping us achieve this.”

Shaylyn and Timothy Bliss, Home Roots Lawn Care, Jobber Grants 2022 Recipients

“Jobber created an opportunity for us to ramp up our plans to provide meaningful employment to more people and upskill existing staff in sales, an investment that will also relieve some of the stress and pressures that come with juggling family life with rapidly scaling a business.”

Shane Fast, Renew Painting, Jobber Grants 2022 Recipient

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Grant: $2,500

Chris Reid

Shoreline Plumbing - Tampa, FL
Chris Reid believes that people are more important than profits. His philosophy is to be honest and treat his employees and customers with respect. Chris wants to create a nurturing work environment, with a focus on teamwork and communication, where people stay to build careers, and the team feels like family. Just as he is always improving his own skills by staying up-to-date on information about his trade and servicing equipment, growing and training employees within the company for promotions will be a key business strategy.

He plans to use his grant to run a marketing campaign and to purchase a sewer camera to upgrade his equipment. His ultimate goal is to get involved with local high schools to promote the trades and help young adults start their careers.

Grant: $7,500

Michal Kenins and James May

Vista Tree Management Inc - Toronto, ON
Michal Kenins and James May started Vista Tree in April 2021 to make a difference in the arboriculture industry for employees, clients, and their communities. They wanted to create a safer, more inclusive, and sustainable company, and provide locally-owned, scientifically-based tree care. They are an equal opportunity and living wage employer, pay for all equipment and training, support professional development, and emphasize clear systems and processes for employees. This translates to outstanding customer service that is unmatched.

They plan to use their grant to wrap their work trucks to improve their visibility and professional image. Their biggest goal is to send their team to the International Society of Arboriculture conference to expose them to the latest global arboriculture science, trends, and teachings available.
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Grant: $5,000

Jason and Joelene Sturm

Sturm Plumbing Inc - Harrison City, PA
Jason & Joelene Sturm took over Sturm Plumbing in 2016. They strive for honesty and trust over profits, and recognize their employees are the foundation of their growth. They provide team members with competitive wages and health benefits, and match 401k contributions. They also make mental health a priority, and work to break the stigma around talking about mental health. Jason works to improve his processes and communications, and has even hired a consultant, to ensure he is clear, concise, consistent, and sets employees up for success.

They plan to use their grant to fund recreational gear and activities for their employees. They believe this will increase morale, and encourage employees to relax, recharge, and prioritize their physical and mental health. In the future, they hope to implement a 4-day workweek.
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Grant: $5,000

Jenny Joy

Ruby Red Cleaning - Orlando, FL
Jenny Joy started Ruby Red Cleaning to support her family, but empowering women who are facing struggles continues to drive her. Jenny believes the best way to take care of clients is to put employees first. At Ruby Red, she’s proud to provide training, coaching, and help employees find a place to belong, learn, heal, and grow, so they can improve their lives. Some have left abusive relationships, begun therapy, or gone back to school, and several have started their own companies.

She plans to use her grant to purchase a branded car to support marketing efforts, and to create a staff break room, so employees can have a relaxing VIP experience. She believes the space will help employees feel important, loved, and valued.
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Grant: $7,500

Mohamed Bouryal and Krista Keithly

Tidy Vibe - Tacoma, WA
Mohamed Bouryal and Krista Keithly founded Tidy Vibe in 2016 to revolutionize the cleaning industry through more equitable, sustainable practices. They offer stellar home cleaning services while uplifting and empowering their cleaners, clients, and community. They’ve created a collaborative, supportive work environment, providing a base livable wage for all cleaners, including trainees, benefits, and profit sharing for all employees. All cleaners also receive monthly perks to patron one local business. As donating members of the Domestic Workers Alliance, they advocate for domestic workers rights.

They plan to use their grant for training and supplies to grow their team to 15-20 employees, and to start offering a 401k to full-time employees. They also plan to continue to choose a local non-profit to donate 1% of their profits to each quarter.
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Grant: $15,000

Shane Fast

Renew Painting - Spartanburg, SC
Shane Fast started Renew Painting in 2018 to provide exceptional service, while helping a diverse group of employees gain experience in skilled work with fair, living wages and profit-sharing. Shane believes that no matter your educational background or experience, everyone deserves a living wage, retirement savings, and the ability to gain leadership skills and advancement opportunities. He places equal importance on how customers are treated. He wants every customer to feel valued and cared for. Renew Painting also gives 10% of the company profit share to non-profit organizations.

Shane plans to expand his team with a new painter and administration support, and provide training. His ultimate goal is to build an all-women team with a flexible schedule, to help stay-at-home moms re-enter the workforce. 
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Grant: $2,500

Ashley Loveless

Organwize Professionals - Columbus, GA
As a single mother of two, Ashley Loveless knows the importance of a clean, organized space to increase productivity, and feel safe and happy. Her organizing and cleaning business will not only save clients time, but teach them how to maintain organization and apply these new skills to their everyday lives. She is passionate about giving back to people who are struggling and plans on donating items from her jobs, her time, and her percentage of the sales of items to local shelters.

She plans to use her grant to invest in cleaning and organizing supplies, register her company, and start marketing her services. She hopes to be able to hire, train, and mentor other single mothers, inexperienced teens, and others who have a difficult time finding jobs.

Grant: $5,000

Antonio Taylor

Pressure Family Exteriors LLC - Oklahoma City, OK
Antonio Taylor takes pride in his pressure washing business, but he takes service to a new level with how he hopes to impact his community. He’s seen the impact that a misguided decision or mistake at a young age has had on loved ones, and how difficult it is to better their lives. As a felon friendly employer, Antonio believes he can make a difference by offering employees  the opportunity to learn a trade, make a comfortable wage, and improve their self image.

He plans to use his grant to upgrade his equipment, market his business, upgrade business software, and buy a work van. His goal is to grow to be able to employ four people, who may struggle finding work because of their felon status.

Grant: $5,000

Andrew Kennedy and Dave Sera

Streamline Renewables - Gibsons, BC
Andrew Kennedy and Dave Sera started Streamline Renewables to provide affordable renewable and sustainable energy alternatives, like solar panels, to their community. As a community-focused business, they are passionate about creating environmental awareness and sharing their knowledge of green energy with customers. They offer non-profits material and work at cost and discounts to community clubs. They also plan to donate 1% of every job completed to the David Suzuki Foundation to help create a sustainable future.

They plan on using the grant to produce marketing materials, purchase business management software, and create sales process documentation to help increase their sales, so they can hire another full-time electrician. Their dream is to donate complete installations that transition remote communities dependent on fossil fuel-powered generators to renewable energy solutions.
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Grant: $5,000

Doug and Kristen Shoup

Shoup's Cleaning - New Philadelphia, OH
Giving back to the community is at the heart of this family business. They support Noah’s Hope Child Advocacy Center, which helps survivors of child abuse and their families and is named after their son. They also give discounts to seniors and safety forces such as military, police, fire, and EMS. They believe in the dignity of their employees and have supported single parents, recovering addicts, young students, and others with employment opportunities, and helped connect them to other community resources they need.

They plan to use their grant to buy an exterior window washing system and provide training to their cleaning supervisor, so he can train and certify team members. It is their ultimate goal to be able to pay off the mortgage of Noah’s Hope Child Advocacy Center.
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Grant: $7,500

Garvin Thomas

Philtrin Holdings, LLC - Philadelphia, PA
Garvin Thomas started his company to help elderly and disabled people continue to live in their homes and communities. He believes everyone deserves a comfortable, safe place to live, and his work renovating homes with adaptive modifications changes people’s lives. Garvin also supports his industry by giving work for trade specialties to other minority contractors, as well as contractors who were formerly incarcerated. He has begun to work with the Overbrook Park Civic Association to provide discounted repairs to seniors.

He’s been saving for a dump truck or utility cart and plans to use his grant to finally buy one. He hopes to hire a new team member through a job training program that works with veterans and mature workers.

Grant: $7,500

Alycia Wolosezky and Nicholas Twigg

Twigg Transformations - Victoria, BC
Nicholas Twigg and Alycia Wolosezky started their general contracting business in January 2021, and have made giving back to their community a top priority. They choose to work with local suppliers, partner with BIPOC sub-trades, and advocate for and mentor women in the construction industry. They also volunteer and fundraise for HeroWork Victoria, a charity that renovates charity buildings, and have helped renovate a community center supporting Indigenous educational training programs and services.

They plan to use their grant to join accredited associations and to register for Canadian Home Builders’ Association courses. They’ll also be expanding their tool inventory to allow them to take on more jobs and work more efficiently. They hope to be able to spend more time working on community projects.
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Grant: $5,000

Stefanie Menzie

Tree Wizard LLC - Norman, OK
Stefanie Menzie believes providing a safe and diverse urban canopy will help the health, wellbeing, economics, and beauty of her community. Tree Wizard upholds the highest standards in arboriculture, and incorporates sustainable practices, like using electric equipment and repurposing tree waste. They also started a free tree planting program to support biodiversity to make the urban canopy more resilient. They’ve planted over 300 trees in 2022 already. They also volunteer to share their knowledge at community events and programs.

Stefanie plans to use her grant to buy equipment to help start a third team, and buy another 500 trees for their planting program. She hopes to send her entire team to a tree climbing competition as a team building and training activity, to build connections with other arboriculture professionals.
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Grant: $2,500

Brandon Arnold

BDA Comfort Heating & Cooling - Houston, TX
Brandon Arnold has been an HVAC service technician for over 13 years. He is passionate about fast, dependable, quality work and feels lucky to have a career that is so rewarding and purposeful. He wants to start his company to serve his community, and as a minority entrepreneur, he understands the importance of representation and being a role model. His business will also provide reduced or no cost services to elderly and disadvantaged communities who often suffer dire consequences from unreliable or unaffordable HVAC services.

He plans to use his grant to pay startup fees and buy equipment and tools. He hopes to be able to provide paid internship and scholarship opportunities to high school graduates interested in pursuing a career in the trades.

Grant: $5,000

Alex Neville-Verdugo

Lefty's Handy Services - Springfield, MO
Alex Neville-Verdugo began Lefty’s Handy Services to help her community take care of their homes with reliable, trustworthy, detail-oriented service. She’s filling the gap between DIYer and construction team, and finds it rewarding to help folks who are unable to perform tasks themselves keep their homes safe and well-maintained. As a woman of color who is also a non-binary presenting member of the queer community, she wants to show that there are opportunities for everyone in the trades and inspire others to pursue them.

She plans to use her grant for OSHA, welding, and chimney cleaning and repair training to help grow her business. Eventually she hopes to start “handy classes” to help others get started in their careers and offer those interested in DIYing the opportunity to learn skills.
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Grant: $5,000

Katharyn Snyder

Full Swing Land & Tree Care - Lake Clear NY
Katharyn Snyder started her business to provide professional arborist and landscape services to an area that is serviced mostly by DYIers. She believes everyone deserves access to these services, and offers affordable rates, discounts, and plans to volunteer at her village cleanup day. Katharyn has a four-year degree in the field and has knowledge and training on best practices and the science behind tree and lawn care. She’s proud of her skill and builds trust with customers by answering their questions and explaining how practices are beneficial.

She plans to use her grant to upgrade her equipment with an aluminum dumping insert for her truck and a chipper. She hopes to provide educational presentations to elementary students to teach them how to plant and care for seedlings.
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Grant: $5,000

Jolene and Justin Shewchuk

Double J Plumbing & Heating - Okotoks, AB
Justin and Jolene Shewchuk take pride in being a family-run business that offers unmatched service in their area. They believe supporting local also means local businesses giving to their communities, and this guides their business. At the height of the pandemic, they offered discounts to anyone affected by income loss. They also partner with a local service club to offer unmatched seniors discounts, give discounts to RCMP, fire, and EMS staff, offer free advice for simple problems on their social media channels, and more.

They plan to use their grant for a van roof and shelving system, create a stock of standard service parts, buy tools, and marketing. They have a growing list of initiatives they hope to support, including a youth-in-trades program at their local high school.
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Grant: $7,500

Ashley and Matthew Grant

Mosquito Mom - Courtice, ON
Ashley and Matthew Grant started Mosquito Mom in 2021 to deliver safe, natural, and non-toxic mosquito and tick control services in their area. Ashley is committed to the health of the environment, pets, and people, and saw something missing in the pest control market—eco-friendly options, and exceptional and personal customer service. Her goal is to empower and educate families, especially women, often key home and family decision makers, on their pest control options so they can make healthy choices.

They plan to use their grant for marketing, to start exploring franchising, and expanding their operations. To further support their eco-friendly mission, they plan to donate 1% of their proceeds to Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue, which also operates a hospital and an outdoor children’s learning center in their area.
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Grant: $2,500

Nick Kilburg

Fayette Ecological Restoration and Design - Fayetteville, GA
Nick Kilburg’s mission is to improve his customers’ quality of life, while supporting wildlife, improving soil health, and reducing storm-water impacts. His landscaping business will focus on ecological restoration and native landscaping. With experience in conservation, natural resources, and parks and recreation management, he’s dedicated to following best practices and the latest research, and engaging experts to ensure his business strikes a balance that benefits both property owners and the environment.

He plans to use his grant to buy equipment, build a website, pay startup fees, and complete the training, certifications, and licensing needed to start his business. He hopes to enhance areas that have been negatively impacted by past land management, agricultural practices, and development, and have a positive impact on the community and environment.

Grant: $5,000

Ethan Rossler

Wash Wizards - West Palm Beach, FL
Ethan Rossler has dreamed of starting his own business since high school. He is passionate about providing high-quality services to help his community, and now at 22 he’s ready to make his dream a reality. It is important to him that each job exceeds customer expectations. He’s meticulously planned how he’ll stay ahead of his competition, by using technology to track customer information, accept payments, manage finances and communications, and more to make his business more efficient and profitable.

He plans to use his grant to pay startup fees, buy equipment and supplies, and create his website and marketing materials. He already has plans to expand to new locations and add commercial clients, and one day hopes to host clinics to teach local high school students about the industry.

Grant: $5,000

Nathan Fournier

HomeHarvest Central MA - Worcester, MA
Nathan Fournier’s mission is to work with customers to create dream landscapes, converting lawns into abundant, beautiful ecosystems packed with food, medicine, and native plants, so they can support local ecology and connect with nature. He and his team constantly document, systemize, automate, and evaluate their processes so they become more efficient and effective. He encourages employees to continue to develop skills with an education stipend, and they consistently volunteer with local community gardens, and advocate for ecological benefits on a city advisory committee.

He plans to use his grant to market his business and create professional videos to showcase their unique work. One day he hopes to be able to implement profit-sharing with his team, and pay them for volunteering in the community.
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Grant: $5,000

Shaylyn and Timothy Bliss

Home Roots Lawn Care - San Marcos, TX
Shaylyn and Timothy Bliss started Home Roots Lawn Care in 2020 to serve their community by creating beautiful, peaceful spaces for people to enjoy. When they started, they had a baby on the way and Timothy was working full time as a firefighter and mowing between his shifts, working roughly 150 hours per week. They believe in providing unparalleled customer experience, and creating quality jobs where employees can grow in an encouraging environment.

Their goal is to double their revenue next year, and they plan to use their Jobber Grant to expand their team with a truck and start to build a new mowing crew. One day their dream is to buy land to expand their shop and add a landscape material yard, and possibly start a franchise.
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Grant: $7,500

Callum Ng

Green Grads Window and Gutter Cleaning - Vancouver, BC
Callum Ng started Green Grads Window and Gutter Cleaning in 2006. He fosters a remarkable work ethic and high service standards with his team members, to deliver safe, earth-friendly services. Exceptional organization is key to their operations. Each service has a comprehensive environmentally-responsible protocol, and everyone receives extensive training on service delivery. The employee journey is enabled by a combination of processes and software, activated by technology, to ensure standards are upheld. They also rely on strong data and customer history to develop highly personal, direct communications to build relationships with customers.

Callum plans to use his grant to diversify talent attraction efforts, promote employee engagement, cover team volunteering expenses, and offer training opportunities. He wants Green Grads to become the best Canadian home service company to work for.
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Grant: $7,500

Ben Pennoyer

Ben's Electric Solutions Team - Calgary, AB
Ben Pennoyer started his company because he loved being an electrician but his neuromuscular disorder was making work difficult. Proud of his knowledge, skills, and experience, he wanted to mentor others. Ben has focused on creating policies and procedures to streamline training, guide, and empower his team. He’s developed a schedule of meetings and strategy sessions to stay informed and keep employees up-to-date about business operations. Projects run smoothly because of reviewable documentation, frequent communication with customers, and using software to keep track of client and job information.

He plans to use his grant for coaching his top journeyman for a promotion, training new staff, and to buy a new laptop, tools, and equipment. He hopes to double his sales and maintain the same level of business operations.
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Grant: $7,500

Esteban Rodriguez

Esteban Land Design, Inc. - San Tan Valley, AZ
Esteban Rodriguez started his business in 1985, and is passionate about creating environmentally friendly, highly functional, beautiful landscapes, while providing exceptional client experiences. He works alongside his team to provide training, one skill at a time, until they are cross trained. Building relationships with his vendors is a priority, and during the pandemic, he worked with vendors to create stocks of materials to avoid business interruptions due to supply chain issues. He also uses software to manage customer and job information, and communication, saving time and increasing professionalism.

He plans to use his grant to evaluate branding, their online presence, and establish a plan to improve and expand marketing, upgrade their landscape design software and computer, and provide branded T-shirts for employees to increase visibility and their professional image.
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