Business View Magazine | Volume 8, Issue 6

102 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 8, ISSUE 6 and feel like they’re also contributing to making the environment better while making a positive impact. We have a culture that allows a lot of freedom and flexibility.” The company also fosters a multigenerational workforce, encouraging senior employees to bring their younger generations to intern or work at the company. In this environment, some employees are working alongside their sons and nephews. “We’re seeing a lot of next generations coming into the business, which is reassuring,” says Tasha. “We have several multi-generations working side by side, like myself and my father.” Epcon’s market covers the United States and international markets like Brazil, China, the Middle East, and Europe. On the international front, most of the company’s business comes from established domestic customers setting up facilities overseas. “Our domestic customers often ask us to service their facility expansions in Mexico or Singapore, for example,” explains “Epcon has close to 100 employees working out of a full on-site manufacturing facility of around 250,000 square feet,” says Tasha. “Some of our employees have been with us for over 30 years with a good number in the 10-to-20- year range.” The company’s corporate culture is one of a tight-knit family where everyone has agency in their work. Although the company does experience some employee turnover, this represents just a tiny percentage of their overall workforce. Tasha admits, “Labor has always been an issue for us, especially because of our proximity to oil and gas. When oil prices go up, and they’re paying welders more, it affects our workforce directly, although no more than 15 to 20 percent of our welding team.” To retain workers, Epcon has created a positive and inclusive work environment that offers employees a lot of latitude to make decisions and grow in their respective fields. Tasha notes, “People like working for a company that does the right thing