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Joy Cetton is making a name for herself in South Florida as a young, female business owner.

Age, Gender No Worry for Florida’s Cetton

"Customer Service is Key" for 25-Year-Old Business Owner
April 29, 2013
By Matt Bishop
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Not only is she a female business owner, running Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.-based Precision Refrigeration with business partner Brian Petlyar, she’s also doing it at age 25.


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Nesli Francois Feature

Contractor Honored for Accomplishments

January 28, 2013
By Matt Bishop
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In just four years, Haitian immigrant Nesli Francois has moved up the ranks with Westborough, Mass.-based Conservation Services Group (CSG), growing from an apprentice to the highly coveted role of energy specialist.


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Rachel and Earl Smith

Georgia Contractor Celebrates 50 Years

January 14, 2013
By Herb Woerpel
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In 1962, Earl and Rachel Smith set out to make a living in the HVACR industry. Fifty years later, E. Smith Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. is recognized as one of greater-Atlanta’s most well-respected HVACR contractors.


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Contractor Translates Golden Rule into Golden Treasure

November 12, 2012
By Herb Woerpel
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The keys to success: loyalty, honesty, and an endearing spirit. Those are the attributes Jerry Hurwitz and his crew at J&J Air Conditioning have used to build a multimillion-dollar HVAC enterprise — one job at a time.


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Continuing Education Key to Contractor’s Success

July 30, 2012
By Herb Woerpel
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Whether its students attending the vocational classes he teaches, or the customers he serves through Air Comfort Mechanical Inc., John Kuefler, 53, has made a golden career out of treating others the way he wants to be treated. But how does he make time for all of it?


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Kenneth Buggay and son Judah

Contractor Excels in the Family Trade

July 30, 2012
By Herb Woerpel
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While the acclaim of an accounting degree sounded great in his early 20s, Kenneth Buggay’s desire to get his hands dirty led him away from the office and into the service truck as an HVAC contractor.


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Business Management

It's Not About the Box

May 14, 2012
By Tye Leishman
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“What’s the cost of the furnace?” asked Mrs. Smith, as she fumbled through several pages of downloaded furnace pricing sheets. “How much do you charge per hour and what would you charge me to just hook up the furnace?” Can you relate to this scenario?


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Contractor Develops Copper Alarm

May 7, 2012
By Herb Woerpel
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The Great Recession has hit few places harder than Flint, Mich. Yet Ken Hardin, owner of Ken Hardin Heating and Cooling, has found continued success through traditional cost-cutting measures and an innovative invention that is helping his customers during difficult economic times.


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NEWS’ Best Contractors Strike the Right Chord

January 23, 2012
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Continuing with our annual tradition, The NEWS is proud to announce the winners of the 2011 Best Contractors to Work For contest. These contractors are being honored for creating work environments that not only nurture employees but also provide them with opportunities for growth and development.


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Contractor Rebrands for Success

October 24, 2011
By Kimberly Schwartz
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When the economy crashed in 2008, many business owners nearing the end of their careers were probably relieved to retire and escape before it got worse. But Ray Grimm, 67, decided not to ride off into the sunset — instead, he chose to retain his leadership role and rebrand his Illinois business.


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