Aladdin Air Conditioning and Heating of Newbury Park, Calif., was chosen the winner by John R. Hall, The News' business management editor, and Al Levi, owner of Appleseed Business Inc., Paradise Valley, Ariz. Levi is also a regular contributor to The News' "Extra Edition" at www.achrnews.com.
Levi visited with Aladdin owner Wayne Beck for a two-day assessment of his business. The visit was part of the reward for winning the contest. Ninety days of follow-up support is also included. The assessment will form a basis for the makeover. On his contest entry blank, Beck said his primary reason for entering the contest was to "develop systems and training for his employees that would help them understand and be empowered to accomplish the goals of the team."