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YOUR AD HERE // EDITORI 30 31 FANTASTICSAMS 1(844)GIBSMEN www.gibsgrooming.com If you’re tired of the same old beard oils tattoooil or hair careproducts formen, it’s time for a change. GibsGrooming has created a lineof award-winning groomingproducts for men– not just run-of-the-mill products,but double-dutygoods forbeards, bodies and hair thatwillget youout the door twice as quickwhile smelling three times better than yesterday. Gibs craftskick-ass grooming gear for ev- eryman.After realizing everyotherproduct on themarket never came close tomeasur- ing up, they created theirown – and they set thebar sohigh, theonly competition iswith themselves.Otherbeard and facialhair care productswere too heavy, too smelly, and justwrong.What themarket neededwas a product lineof quality and thatworked as hard asmen do. It needed something right. WithGibsGrooming,you don’thave to think twice aboutgroomingbecause they’ve done it foryou.Greatgroomingdoesn’t have tobe complicated. Checkusoutonline at www.gibsgrooming.com. afullservicelinewithbothcutandcoloroptions,whilemost ofitscompetitorsdon’tmaintainasimilarmenu.“Inaddi- tiontocutandcolor,wehaveourownlineofproducts,”says Tarnowski,“sothemarginforFantasticSams’productsales ishigher.Fromafranchiseepointofview,theycantaketheir revenueashighastheywantwithaddedservices.It’sanice benefit.” Ledbyasleeknewsalondesign,attractivefinancingfor franchiseowners,andopenterritory,FantasticSamshas postedoneofitsbestdevelopmentyearsinthepastdecade. NewownersarejoiningFantasticSamsthroughthepurchase ofexistingunits,openingnewsalons,oracombinationof existingsalonsandnewlocations.“Iseeimmensegrowthpo- tentialinourNorthAmericanoperationsandtheopportunity torecruit,train,andinnovatethebeautycareandstylistsofthe future,”Costanzasays. Nodoubt,SamRosswouldbeproudofhisiconicbrand’s continuedsuccess. 128 129 smell,or Iwant itapple-flavored.’Wewillcustomizea formulatodevelopaproductthatmeetstheirspecific needs.” The injectionmoldingprocessallowsTPT’scustom- erstoaddfunctionalitytotheirproductsandtarget theareasofmostconcerntopetparents.Theoptions areplentifuland includeoralcare,joint,skin,andcoat health.TPTcanalsoaddvisible inclusions,suchascar- rots,parsley,flaxseed,and justaboutanythingonecan imaginethatwouldenhancetheappearanceofthe treats.TPTpurchasesallthe ingredientsandpackaging materialsfromapprovedvendorsthatdemonstrate highregardforfoodsafetyandquality. Theprincipaladvantageof injectionmoldingof products istheabilitytoscaleproductionupwith consistentqualityandshape.Themoldinganddesign process iswhatreallydistinguishesoneproductfrom thenext.“When itcomestotheshapeofthechew, wewillaskthecustomer,‘Whatareyou lookingfor? Whatdotheotherproducts inyourbrandportfolio looklike?Doyouwantthisproductto looklikethose?’ Wewilldesignthemoldforthetreatseparatefrom theformulatomeetthecustomer’sexpectations,”says Austin.TPThasseveralcompaniesundercontract.They partnerwiththemtomakethebestproductsthatdogs anddogownerswillenjoy,oftenmakingsuggestions to improvethefunctionofthetreattomake it last lon- ger,tastebetter,oraddtextureto increasethedental careefficacy.Theirproprietary,singlestepmanufactur- ingprocessenhancesdissolvabilityandoffersa lower costsolutionfor long-lastingpettreats.Theresult issafeandnutritiousproductsfirsttime,everytime, atminimalcost.“Therearecompetitorsthatmakea similarproductbut inadifferentway,”Austinexplains. TARGETEDPETTREATS ThePalatabilityPerformancePeople The rightpalatant canmakeaworldofdifference…wagging tails, licking whiskers,andhappypetparents. In the competitiveworldofpet food, knowinghow to get themost from yourpalatant solutionmeansa repeat pet food sale. Partnerwithourexperts toask thequestions thatdeliver thebest formulation tomeet yourneeds. AFB canhelp you take control of your successwithpalatant recommendations,application support, technicalexpertiseandmore. Learnmoreat PalatantsPlus.com. Argentina | Australia | Brazil | China | Mexico | Netherlands | UnitedStates TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR SUCCESS AFB International is theglobal science and technology leader in pet foodpalatability.Our innovative researchers are leading theway in high-performance pet foodpala- tants. Weare known around the globe as the pet food palatability performance people becausewemake pet food taste great. Our technical expertise, coupledwith our best-in-class customer service, deliversmaximum performing products thatmake our customers’ products successful. AFBwas founded in 1986 inSt. Louis, Missouri,USAand has grown tremen- dously by providing value-added products and services aimed at discovering and achieving unmet and under-met pet food palatability needs. AFB prides itself on having global personnel, expertise, and facilities to support a broad palat- ability research program that remains dedicated to pet food palatability.Weworkwith pet food companies to understand their unique kibble structure, product performance goals and benchmarks, internal process- es, label claims, andmanufacturing equipment. AFB’s consultativeapproachensures that solutionsare tailored toeach customer’s specificneeds. AFBhas productionand sales facilities located inArgentina,Australia, Brazil,China,Mexico, TheNetherlandsand UnitedStates. afbinternational.com 138 139 Somebelieve thatgood servicemeans takingorders and running food in a timely and efficientmanner.Webelievegreat service extends farbeyond that. WithSilverware,we ensure every aspectof theguest experience is taken care of, fromwhen thefirst customerwalks in,until the lastonewalksout. Elevating yourguests experience is at the forefrontofour technology. If you’renotusingSilverware, you’remissingoutonwhat top restaurateurs across theglobe already know.Silverwarehelps streamline your service to get themostoutof youroperation so your team can focusonputting the customerfirst. Silverware. Webringmore to the table, allowing you tobringmore to yours. THEFIFTEENGROUP So,in2001,withabackground asacontrollerandfinancial analyst,Hopkinslaunchedhis company.“Atthetime,Iknewa lotofpeopleintheindustryand Igotaskedtohelpacoupleof restaurantsthatwerestruggling, turningtheirrevenuesintoprofit,” hecontinues.“Thatwasthestart- ingpointforTheFifteenGroup. Isawthisopportunitywhereit seemedliketherewerealotof eitherindependentrestaurantsin themarketplace,orsmall,multi-unitcompaniesthatwere busybutwerenotmakingmoneybecausetheyreally didn’tknowhowtorunabusiness.So,weworkedinitially withvariousrestaurantsthathadstrongrevenuestoin- creasetheirbottomlinepercentagefromanywherefrom fourtoeightpercent.Forarestaurantthat’sdoingtwoto threemillioninsales,fivepercentofaprofitincreaseis anywherefromahundredthou- sand,upwards,intermsofprofit increase.” Soon,Hopkinsbeganproviding bookkeepingservices,aswell. “NotbecauseIwantedto,”he avers,“butbecausethefirstfive restaurantsIconsultedforhad horriblebooksandI’mavery numbers-orientedperson.Forme, intermsofhowwehelprestau- rantsmakemoremoney,books areakeypartofit.I’mabigbe- lieverinbudgets;I’mabigbelieverinmonthlyP&Lsthat areaccurate,andbeingabletohavemeasurementsin termsofwherevariancesareandhowthemanagement teamcanworktoimprovethose.So,westartedgetting intobookkeepingaboutayearafterIstartedthecompany, somewhatreluctantly,because,unfortunately,bookkeep- ingisnotahugemarginarea;itrequiresalotoflaborand ATAGLANCE THEFIFTEEN GROUP WHAT: A restaurant consulting company WHERE: Offices inToronto,Vancou- ver,Calgary,HalifaxandChicago WEBSITE: www.thefifteengroup.com 168 169 partsandpiecesoutofthetrunkofhiscar,”JCcontin- ues,“andgraduallydecidedthat,togrow,ithadtodo morethanthat.So,hehiredsomeservicepeople,some constructionpeople,builtsomerelationshipswith somekeycustomershere in Iowa,andstarteddoing physicalconstructionworkforthem.Fromthere,the companystartedgrowingorganicallyalongwithsome oftheselargecustomers.Productsandservicesthatwe hadbeenoutsourcing,previously,werenotnecessarily gettingthecustomers’needsmettotheirsatisfaction, so,wedecidedthatwecoulddo itbetter.” Over itsfour-plusdecades,Senecahasexpanded its capabilitiesandevolved intoaunique,multi-faceted serviceprovider,offering itscustomers“thecomplete solution.”“Theresult iswehaveanenvironmental consultingdivision;wehaveawastesolutionsgroup thatdoeshighpressurewaterblasting,line jetting, fuelpolishing,andotherthingsforthe industryin termsofacleanupperspective,”says JC.“Wealsobuild remediationsystemsthatwillcleanupunderground contamination.Wehaveanautomotiveserviceequip- mentdivisionthat installs lubesystems,hoists,air SENECACOMPANIES You’re service-driven... so are we. Seewhy theworld’sbest service companies run theirbusinessonAsteaAlliance ™ . www.astea.com/trueservice | 800-878-4657 Scheduling Optimization MobileWorkforce Management Contact Center Field Service Depot Repair Vendor Management Project Management Customer Self-Service ServiceParts & Logistics Astea Alliance ™ Meet theonlyfield serviceplatform that trulyunderstands yourbusiness. ERP andCRM servicebolt-on’s justwon’t cut it.Youneed a best-of-breed serviceplatform that covers all aspectsof the service lifecycle frombeginning toend: Astea International–SupportingSenecaCompanies’BusinessGrowthandDigital Transformation through itsAward-winningFieldServiceManagementPlatformAsteaAlliance™ You’re service-driven... so are we. See why theworld’sbest service companies run theirbusinessonAsteaAllian ce ™ . www.astea.com/trueservice | 800-878-4657 Scheduling Optimization MobileWorkforce Management Contact Center Field Service Depot Repair Vendor Management Project Management Customer Self-Service ServiceParts & Logistics Astea Alliance ™ Meet theonlyfield serviceplatform that trulyunderstands yourbusiness. ERP andCRM servicebolt-on’s justwon’t cut it.You need a best-of-breed serviceplatform that covers all aspectsof the service lifecycle frombeginning to end: You’re service-driven... so are we. Seewhy theworld’sbest ser vice companies run theirbusinessonAsteaAlliance ™ . www.astea.com/trueservice | 800-878-4657 Scheduling Optimization MobileWorkforce Management Contact Center Field Service Depot Repair Vendor Management Project Management Customer Self-Service ServiceParts & Logistics Astea Alliance ™ Meet theonlyfield s rviceplatformthat trulyunderstands yourbusiness. ERP andCRM servicebolt-on’s justwon’t cut it.Youneed a best-of-breed serviceplatform that covers all aspectsof the service lifecycle frombeginning to end: You’re service-driven... so are we. Seewhy theworld’sbest service companies run theirbusinessonAsteaAlliance ™ . www.astea.com/trueservice | 800-878-4657 Scheduling Optimization MobileWorkforce Management Contact Center Field Service Depot Repair Vendor Management Project Management Customer Self-Service ServiceParts & Logistics Astea Alliance ™ Meet theonlyfield serviceplatform that trulyunderstands yourbusiness. ERP andCRM servicebolt-on’s justwon’t cut it.You need a best-of-breed serviceplatform that covers all aspectsof the service lifecycle frombeginning to end: Seneca has achievedwhat every service-driven company today seeks: i novative new service offerings that fuelgrowth;differentiators thatmake them stand out in a highly competitive industry; and increased effective- ness and efficiency across the entire service operation. Astea isproud toprovide thepartnership and field service technologyplatform that hasbeen a key enabler for these achievements. “The realpower ofAsteaAlliance is not just itsbroad functional capabilities,but rather unifying an entire organization tomakedigital transformationpossible,” says Astea’sCOO,David F.Giannetto. “WithAlliance,Seneca was able to adopt aproactive servicemindset,movi g beyondpreventative,break-fix activities to amorepredic- tive servicemodel—proactivelyoffering new services as well. Thisdoesmore than just reducedowntime; itmakes Seneca a criticalpartner in success of their customers.” Astea International is aglobal leader in field service and mobileworkforcemanagement. 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IN PROFESSIONAL Removes the entire hair Professional only Keeps skin hair free forweeks Patented formulas Antibacterial and antimicrobial Increases salon revenue nufree-professionals.com THE SAFER CHOICE HAIR REMOVAL made in USA n SmartbaseSolutions www.smartbasesolutions.com 172 173 theydon’tdothecleanup,theydon’tdotheservice, theydon’tsellthepartsandpieces.Theytendtobea littlebitmorenichethanweare.IntheUnitedStates, wherewecompeteonanational level,we’reoneof thetopfivedistributorsoftheproductsthatwesell and,atthesametime,oneofthetopfiveconstruc- tioncompanies inthegasstation industry.” Today,theSenecaCompanies’400employees coverthewholeMidwest,fromtheRockyMountains allthewaytotheAppalachians,withbranches inthe following locations:DesMoines,IA,Davenport,IA, SouthSiouxCity,NE,Grandview,MO,Oreana,IL,Tulsa, OK,Denver,CO,andNashville,TN.Itsdivisions include: FuelSystems,WasteSolutions,Remediation&Process Controls,EnvironmentalServices,GeneralContracting, andAutomotiveandCommercialEquipment.“About halfofourcompanyconstitutesourconstructionpeo- ple,”says JC.“Andwehaveabout75servicetechnicians; alltheydo isservicegaspumpsandotherthingsona ‘C’storesite.” JCrevealsthathe intendstocontinuethecompany’s entrepreneurialbusinessmodelbyexpanding itsauto- motiveequipmentservicedivision.“We’vebeendoing Nothing is convenient or simple when it comes to dealing with insurance. That’s why you need a trusted partner by your side. From New York to California and everywhere in between, HolmesMurphy and Innovative Captive Strategies work with some of themost respected organizations across the nation…to include Seneca Companies.We’re honor ed to be Seneca Compan ies’ risk management and employee benefits broker as well as captive partner, and we l ook forward to years of continued success. (800) 247.7756 WWW.HOLMESMURPHY.COM (888) 753.9254 WWW.YOURCAPTIVE.COM SENECACOMPANIES thatforprobably20years, butprimarilyinthestate of Iowaoverthatperiod oftime,”hesays.“We’re expandingthatoutacross ourgeographyandwe’re goingtoaddacommercial component.Mostofthe workthatwe’vedoneover 45yearshasbeen inretail petroleumconvenience stores;we’regoingto expandthatout intocommercialpetroleum–trucking companiesthathaveprivategasstationsontheirsites, puttingourautomotiveserviceequipment intotheir heavydutyrepaircenters.” Infact,entrepreneurship intheSenecaCompanies extendstoall itsemploy- ees.“Wearealways look- ingfornewwaystogrow anddevelopthebusiness, soweencourageour employeestobeentrepre- neurial,”JCstresses.“Some- bodycomestouswithan idea–generalcontracting isoneofthoseexamples. Wegotengaged intothat spaceabouttwoyearsago. Itcameasaresultofsomebodyinthefieldtalkingto acustomer,identifyinganeedthecustomerhadand saying,‘Ithinkwecandothis.’We’vebuilt15stores, thisyear,fromthegroundupandthat’ssomethingwe hadn’tdonepreviously.” CHRISRISEWICK JCRISEWICK 176 n Astea International www.astea.com Astea International is aglobalproviderof end-to-end servicemanagement software solutions thatoffer all the cornerstonesof service lifecyclemanagement, including cus- tomermanagement,depot repair,servicemanagement,asset management,warrantymanagement, forward and reverse logisticsmanagement,andmobileworkforcemanagement andoptimization.The company services awide rangeof sectors includingMedicalDevice&Diagnostics; IT/HighTech Equipment; Imaging/Copiers/OfficeEquipment; Industrial Equipment; Scientific&Technical Instruments;HVAC;Pro- cessControls& Instrumentation;Construction;Pointof Sale Equipment;Telecommunications; Food ServiceEquipment; Fire& Security;Professional/ITServices;Property/Facilities Management Services; andGaming/LeisureEquipment. n LeightonO’BrienUSA www.leightonobrien.com LeightonO’Brien is aglobalmarket leader in leakdetec- tion,wetstockmanagement,and fuelpolishing technologies for fuelnetworks.The company’s software andfield technol- ogiesnotonly reduce the environmental riskof leaks from underground fuel tanks,butminimize fuel losses,enhance fuelquality,optimizemaintenanceoutcomes,and increase profitmargins.Established in1995,LeightonO’Brienhas grown to57 servicedistributorsoperating in19 countries. Its customers includeglobal industry leaders such asExxonMo- bil,Chevron,Caltex,BP,Woolworths,7-Eleven and Sheetz. n HolmesMurphy&Associates www.holmesmurphy.com AtHolmesMurphy,weprideourselveson selling“thinking,” not insurance. Inanutshell,we sell the cumulativeknowledge andexperience thatmake insuranceandbusinessesworkbetter. It’saphilosophy that’sworked forus sinceour inceptionmore than85yearsago.Asan independentbrokerage,we servebusi- nessand industry leadersacross thenation in theareasofprop- ertycasualty insurance,employeebenefits,captive insurance,risk managementand loss control.Formore informationonHolmes PREFERREDVENDORS SENECACOMPANIES INDUSTRY LEADER 800.282.7286 www.sbravo.com InnovativeSolutions forSecondary Containment Murphy,to include specialties, locationsandwhatmakes visitwww.holmesmurphy.com . n Irpco www.irpco.net Irpcoprovideshighquality chemical and fuelhoses, couplings for industrialuse. The ISO9001-certifiedfirm based inCharleston,WestVirginia. n OPW www.opwglobal.com OPWmanufactures anddistributesfluidhandling eq ment and components for retail and commercial fuelin applications.The companyoffers chemical and industri products, loading arms and systems,swivel joints,quick drydisconnects,andprocessproducts for the loading, t handling,andunloadingof criticalfluids,such as crude shaleoil, refined fuels,LPG,LNG,biodiesel,butadiene,c 176 177 n Astea International www.astea.com Astea International is aglobalproviderof end-to-end servicemanagement software solutions thatoffer all the cornerstonesof service lifecyclemanagement, including cus- tomermanagement,depot repair,servicemanagement,asset management,warrantymanagement, forward and reverse logisticsmanagement,andmobileworkforcemanagement andoptimization.The company services awide rangeof sectors includingMedicalDevice&Diagnostics; IT/HighTech Equipment; Imaging/Copiers/OfficeEquipment; Industrial Equipment; Scientific&Technical Instruments;HVAC;Pro- cessControls& Instrumentation;Construction;Pointof Sale Equipment;Telecommunications; Food ServiceEquipment; Fire& Security;Professional/ITServices;Property/Facilities Management Services; andGaming/LeisureEquipment. n LeightonO’BrienUSA www.leightonobrien.com LeightonO’Brien is aglobalmarket leader in leakdetec- tion,wetstockmanagement,and fuelpolishing technologies for fuelnetworks.The company’s software andfield technol- ogiesnotonly reduce the environmental riskof leaks from underground fuel tanks,butminimize fuel losses,enhance fuelquality,optimizemaintenanceoutcomes,and increase profitmargins.Established in1995,LeightonO’Brienhas grown to57 servicedistributorsoperating in19 countries. Its customers includeglobal industry leaders sch asExxonMo- bil,Chevron,Caltex,BP,Woolworths,7-Eleven and Sheetz. n HolmesMurphy&Associates www.holmesmurphy.com AtHolmesMurphy,weprideourselveson selling“thinking,” not insurance. Inanutshell,we sell the cumulativeknowledge andexperience thatmake insuranceandbusinessesworkbetter. It’saphilosophy that’sworked forus sinceour inceptionmore than85years ago.Asan independentbrok erage,we servebusi- nessand industry leadersacross thenation in theareasofprop- ertycasualty insurance,employeebenefits,captive insurance,risk managementand loss control.Formore informationonHolmes PREFERREDVENDORS SENECACOMPANIES INDUSTRY LEADER 800.282.7286 w ww.sbravo.com InnovativeSolutions forSecondary Containment Murphy,to include specialties, locationsandwhatmakesus tick, visitwww.holmesmurphy.com . n Irpco www.irpco.net Irpcoprovideshighquality chemical and fuelhoses,and couplings for industrialuse. The ISO9001-certifiedfirm is based inCharleston,WestVirginia. n OPW www.opwglobal.com OPWmanufactures anddistributesfluidhandling equip- ment and components for retail and commercial fueling applications.The companyoffers chemical and industrial products, loading arms and systems,swivel joints,quickand drydisconnects,andprocessproducts for the loading, transfer, handling,andunloadingof criticalfluids,such as crudeoil, shaleoil, refined fuels,LPG,LNG,biodiesel,butadiene,corn syrup,andhazardous chemicals. It also supplies transpor- tationproducts, including rail carproducts and tank truck products for loading, transport, transfer,handling,andunload- ingofpetroleum-based fuels,chemicals,anddrybulk cargo hazardousbulkproducts. n Husky www.husky.com TheHuskyCorporation is amanufacturerofpetroleum hanginghardware equipment,such asgasolinenozzles, swivels,andhosebreakaways,servicingC-store, truck stop, hypermarkets,and commercial facilities.The companyoffers itsproducts through stockingdistributors andmanufacturer’s representatives throughout theUnited States,Canada,and internationally. Itwas founded in1947and isbased inPacific, Missouri. n BravoSystems, Inc. www.sbravo.com husky.com Even the toughest challenges canbemet head-onwhenyouhavea responsive, flexibleand reliablepartnerworkingas hardasyoudo. Forover 65 years,Husky Corporation has alwaysbeen lookingout forour customers –providing themwith a complete and innovative lineof fuelingandmonitoring productsaswellas themostdependable customer service in the industry. DiscoverwhyHusky isabreedapart. TOGETHER,THEREARENOLIMITS: COUNTON HUSKY . MADE INTHEU.S.A. 106 107 ZFS Ithaca,LLC GrainMarketing: 866.888.1839 Feed Ingredients:866.888.7082 Transportation:800.968.4507 SeedSales: 616.879.1729 1266E.WashingtonRd Ithaca,MI 48847 Proudly growingand serving the community of Ithaca tobothpartiesand,in theend,severaleconomic incentiveprogramswerecreativelyused tohelp underwrite theproject. Thefirstwasgetting thestate todesignate the ZFSpropertyanAgriculturalProcessingRenaissance Zone,thus reducing thecompany’spropertytaxes for thefirst15yearsandultimatelysaving it$14.8 million. Anotherwas tosecureaBrownfieldRede- velopmentAgreement thatwill reimburseZFS for $12.2million incertainupfront infrastructurecosts once theRenZoneexpires. “TheBrownfieldDistrictwillallowtheCounty BrownfieldRedevelopmentAuthoritytocapture tax- es frommostof the taxing jurisdictionsandpayZFS backfor thecostof the infrastructure forwhich they are fronting themoney,”Yonkerexplains. “So,that way,thecitydoesn’thave touseourbondingcapac- ityandwearen’toutasignificantamountofmoney, waiting togetpaidbackafter theRenZoneexpires in15years. ZFS is taking that risk; they’re fronting themoneyfor the infrastructureand then theywill getpaidback.” However,inMichigan,most typesof incentives that Ithaca,ZFS,and thecountyemployed,cannot normallybedirected toaprivatecompany; they have tobedirected toapublicbody,suchasamu- nicipality. Thus,Ithaca isdoing itspartby installing someof the required infrastructure improvements, ITHACA,MICHIGAN PHOTOBYDETAILEDAERIALSOLUTIONS /E&SGRAPHICSOF ITHACA,MICHIGAN suchasanelectricsubstationand rail lineextensions,to theZFS propertyand then leasing them backto thecompany. “Wehave also installedwaterandsanitary sewer improvementsso thatwe couldprovidewater fordomestic andfiresuppressionuse,and take allof thewastewater that they’re generating,”saysYonker. “ZFS is alsobringing inhigh-voltageelec- trictransmission lines fromseven milesawayandarepaying for thatup front. So,inorder for them tobeeligible for stategrant funding for that,thecity isgoing toown thesubstationand lease itbackto them tooperate. That’sanotherpublic infrastructure improvement, and that’ssomeof thecreativewayswe’vedone this.” “It’squiteaproject toputall thesepieces together inorder to do it,”Wheeleradds. “If ithadn’t been for thecity,there’snoway thisprojecteverwouldhaveoc- curredhere.” Yonkerstates that thenewZFS facilitywillcreate100+con- struction jobsover the two-year constructionof the facility.“ZFS intends tocreate74 total jobs, betweenourplantandat their corporateheadquarters inZeeland. Sixtywillbe local,inandaround Ithaca-truckdriv- ers,lab technicians,maintenancepeople,railroad operators-because theyareputting inquitea lotof additional railsidings toservice this facility.Overall, ZFSwill investover$130milliononPhaseOneof 108 109 wter,sewer,stormwate,budigs,parks,etc.“We areproceeding tobrigallofour infrastructure underanassetmangemen programsowecan takestockofwhatwehaveandget those items that needworkscheduled into thecapitalplan,”he re- ports.Someupcomingagenda items includeusing a$340,000grant from thestate’sStormwater,Asset Management,andWastewater (SAW)program to surveyandvideocaptureallof thecity’sstormsew- ers togetan ideaof theirconditionand location.“It willallbesetuponaGIS (Geographic Information System) format,”headds.“Wealreadyhavea layerof parcel linesover theaerialphotobasemap;nowwe willadda layerof thestormwatersystem.Weare alsoseparatelycontracting tohaveourentirewater andsanitarysewersystemsadded to theGISsystem. Soon,ourpublicworkscrewwillbeable topullupa GISmapon tablets in theirvehicles toseewhatwas put inwhereand,potentially,beable to linkup toa videoof it tosee itsundergroundcondition.That’sa wayofusing technologytohelpusprioritizewhere weneed tomake improvementsand repairs.” Yonkerbelieves that Ithaca,smallas it is,still offersany newsettlerswho a ywant to relocate there,manyadvantages.Andhe isbullishabout itsfuture.“We’reright inthemiddleofthestate,so transportationroutesareveryefficient,”heproffers. “We’rebuildingnewpavedpathwaysandbikeroutes; we’remakingthecitymorewalkablewithacity-wide sidewalkimprovementmillage;we’vegotagreat schoolsystem;andthere’sagoodqualityof life,here. We’reveryprogressiveandarenotafraidtobecreative andtakemeasuredchances.I’vebeen in localgovern- mentfor37years inthreestates,and Ithaca is right up therewithsomeof thebestcommunitieswith which I’veworked.Its future isverybright.” PREFERREDVENDOR n ZeelandFarmServices www.zfsinc.com ZFS Ithaca,LLC ispoised to takeover the roleofMichigan’s largest soybeanprocessor,a titleheldby itsparent company, Zeeland Farm Services, Inc., formore than20 years. ZFS Ithacawillbe a40million bushel per year soybean processing operation,a 4.5million bushel grain storage facility and a feed ingredients transloading site serviced by both rail and truck.Located in the beautiful city of Ithaca in centralMichigan,ZFS Ithaca is expected to quadruple the state’s soybean processing capacity andwill impact agriculture in the state for decades. The grain elevator is expected to be operational in late summer of 2018,while the soy processing plant is in the permitting and engineering stage and is slated to be on- line in the spring or summer of 2019. The new plantwill create about 75 jobs and is expected to raise the value of soybeans for producers,while reduc- ing the cost of soybeanmeal,a primary feed ingredient forMichigan’s livestockherds andpoultryflocks. Itwill also bring several infrastructureupgrades to Ithaca and its sur- rounding area. ITHACA,MICHIGAN thisproject,which is thesoybeanprocessing facility. TheypotentiallyhaveaPhaseTwoand PhaseThree. PhaseTwo-maybewithin thenext three tofiveyears-may likelybeacornprocess- ing facility,andPhaseThree-if themarketand incentivesareproper-may involvesomesortof ethanolproductionat thatsite.” Wheelerbelieves thatZFS’presencewill attractotherbusinessventures to thearea.“We know,given thescenarioof thiscompany,it is going todraw folks inhere,”hestates.In fact, onecompanyhasalreadym e themove.“We justhadabusiness relocate from the industrial park,leavingavacantbuilding,”Yonker relates. “Now,wehaveacompanythat’s transferring here fromAlma,tenmilesnorth,and they’rego- ing tobeworkingon largeequipmentandsemi- t ksadmaintenance,which is right in line withwhatZFSwillbeneeding.When it’sunder fulloperation,next fall,atharvest time,we’re going tobe lookingat three to fourhundred trucksaday,inandoutof theZFS facility.This is the typeofcomplementayeconomicdevelop- ment thatwewant toencourage. Byassisting ZFSwith thisproject,we’regoing toneedother peripheralbusinesses tosupport them. So,sixty jobsaregoing tobemultipliedbytwo,maybe two-and-a-half times.” Meanwhile,Yonkersays that inplanning for futuregrowth,Ithaca is in theprocessofex- panding itssix-yearcapital improvementpro- gram forall itscapital investments–streets,