“Since we have such a large, extensive network of facilities across the county, we engage our communities within their local chapters. We typically see the most interaction between local branch managers and their communities,” Deschamps explains. As such,Architectural Surfaces actively hosts events that, due to its structure, are spread out all over the map.The company supports a variety of organizations and events, ranging from broader institutions such as the NKBA and the Natural Stone Institute to local golf tournaments and other philanthropic initiatives. These types of community initiatives are one of the key drivers behind the company’s strong referral business and brand reputation, as many of its clients are often based in the communities it engages with. “We don’t focus on a national scale when it comes to community, but locally we try to do whatever we can,” Dechamps says, clarifying that the combination of its national layout and scattered grassroots community engagement effectively accomplishes the same result. As it moves forward, the biggest challenge for Architectural Surfaces will be navigating the complexities of the current political and economic climate. Tariffs and constant price changes on imported products are a difficult reality, affecting not only the company but also its competitors. “When you source products from all over the world, that kind of environment makes things really difficult. But when these things happen, our leadership team has always been positive. We simply roll with the punches and assess each challenge individually to determine its impact on our overall business. And then we come together to figure out the best solution,” Dechamps says confidently. Out of the many strategies that Architectural Surfaces has devised to overcome today’s economic climate, one practice that has consistently proven to safeguard the company is proactive employment. 9 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 10 ARCHITECTURAL SURFACES
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