Belleville, Ontario

6 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 2 A Robust Business for A Prominent Community The glasses cling together as the Strong Bros family toasts on the eve of their 30th Anniversary. And not just the immediate family members, the entire company is raising their glass to three decades of growth within their community and business. Charming and scenic Belleville Ontario is home to Strong Bros General Contracting, a second-generation family business. Embedded deeply into the local community, the leadership has opted to stay rooted in Belleville, despite their contracts extending them from urban centers from Toronto to Ottawa. Strong Bros President, Justin Strong and Vice President, Natalie Strong understand that the success and longevity of their business is attested to the people that comprise it. “We take an employee centric approach that believes deeply in investing back into the community that got us here. We’re making a sizeable investment in the city by constructing a contemporary three-storey state of the art head office right here in the City of Belleville. We bid on the public tenders for many of our infrastructure projects, that’s where our business relationships are forged, it made sense to grow alongside the municipality.” The company headquarters is being designed to showcase the architectural abilities of the firm. An abundance of glass showcases the light-filled interior setting, with outstanding views and full lines of sight to the outdoor landscape. Strategically positioned just off Bell Blvd West near the new casino and Hwy 401, in an up and coming area of Belleville. By striving to treat their employees like family by investing into their career development and enhancing their quality of life Strong Bros attracts top tier talent. As Justin notes, “I think it’s going to attract the types of project managers and staff that are impressed by our companies’ corporate culture. It’s rare to achieve the scale our business has, while maintaining the intimacy and mom and pop shop attention to detail we foster on a daily basis.” Founded in Belleville by Kevin and Sophia Strong in 1992, Strong Bros General Contracting Ltd. is a Canadian contracting company specializing in Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional sectors. From building design and construction, challenging renovations, to specialized contracts, they work tirelessly to make expectations a reality. The firm has has earned industry-wide respect for orchestrating innovative, design-focused projects in critical environments, despite budgetary restrictions, and stringent safety protocols. The future is bright for Strong Bros, as they continue to thrive in the community they love. ...... For more information, please visit our website www.strongbros.ca