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4 5 Continuously improving is at the core of BrandPoint Services’ DNA. Every job is surveyed and reviewed as part of our quality-control process, ensuring that we delivered on our promise. But we don’t stop there. We find opportunities to deliver an even better experience from location to location, project to project. When you choose BrandPoint, you won’t need to manage multiple suppliers. From painting and flooring to repairs and remodeling, BrandPoint is the solution for expert project management and quality work across North America. Learn how BrandPoint Services can help you improve your next multi-site program. BrandPointServices.com 800.905.4342 © 2016 BrandPoint Services, Inc. PAINTING • GRAPHICS • FLOORING • SURVEYING • GENERAL REPAIRS Improving MAY/JUNE 2018 Contents 26 ENTERPRISE FLORIDA Creating jobs and businesses MANUFACTURING VIEW 42 RUBIK’S BRAND LIMITED Not just that retro toy anymore 48 CHATTANOOGA BOILER & TANK COMPANY A century of fabrication and erection 54 GILLESPIE & POWERS, INC. Family-owned, globally-known 60 PHOENIX FABRICATORS & ERECTORS, LLC Rising above the rest AVIATION VIEW 70 THE BARTOW MUNICIPAL AIRPORT A history of pilot training 76 THE FERNANDINA BEACH MUNICIPAL AIRPO RT A community asset 82 LEESBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT An economic engine for the region 88 MONTEREY REGIONAL AIRPORT Competent and convenient FRANCHISE VIEW 98 PET WANTS Nutrition you can trust 108 MISTER SOFTEE “The creamiest, dreamiest soft ice cream” ENERGY AND MINING VIEW 118 AVALAN WIRELESS SYSTEMS Small but mighty 126 GUARDIAN FUELING TECHNOLOGIES Service first leads to industry success 132 REA MAGNET WIRE We power the world 140 STIEBEL ELTRON Make it right, keep making it better CITY VIEW 150 LANSING, ILLINOIS A community on the move 156 MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE Fastest-growing and most livable 164 PARMA HEIGHTS, OHIO A great place to live 176 PAWTUCKET, R.I. The 2.0 version 184 THE CITY OF SEATAC Charting the course for growth 192 PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, MANITOBA City of possibilities 200 LANGLEY CITY, BRITISH COLUMBIA The place to be 208 NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO Small city with a big reputation 218 PEMBROKE, ONTARIO The heart of the Ottawa Valley SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS 228 THE ALEXANDRIA TRANSIT COMPANY Welcome aboard 234 HALIFAX TRANSIT Moving forward together FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 246 AT&T PORTABLES Intuitive steps in the wireless direction 252 CASA COLINA ADDICTION TREATMENT CEN TER For a healthy life CONSTRUCTION VIEW 262 BHHS HOMESALE Ready and willing 272 COLDWELL BANKER D’ANN HARPER REALTO RS A standup company 278 COLDWELL BANKER WALLACE & WALLACE REALTORS A legacy in east Tennessee real estate 286 LARSEN DEVELOPMENT The beauty of expertise TECHNOLOGY VIEW 298 FX INNOVATION Leadership, innovation, results PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 308 VALUE PARTNERS INVESTMENTS Taking the fear out of investing 3 EDITOR’S NOTE 6 OPENING LINES