Event Description:
On September 5, 2024 we facilitated an in-person Q&A session with owners and representatives of firms that have experience in growing and maintaining successful businesses. With a combination of preplanned questions from our facilitators and questions from our audience, this was our chance to ask our panel guests their business philosophy, tips on growth in our future economies, and the secrets to their success.
About our Panel Guests:
Henry Hurt; President of Hurt Electric Inc. Hurt Electric, Inc. began operations in 1996 by Henry Hurt. Hurt Electric has always operated as a union contractor providing Electrical service and repairs to its customers in Southeastern Wisconsin. Henry Hurt purchased Ardell Electric and merged Ardell Electric into Hurt Electric on May 1, 2006. Hurt Electric moved its office to the Menomonee Falls location from Northwest Milwaukee shortly thereafter.
Hurt Electric has completed an extensive and diversified list of projects such as Miller Park, Hospitals, Educational Institutions, Manufacturing Plants, Telecommunication Utility Facilities, etc…Hurt Electric is certified as a Minority Business Enterprise, Emerging Business Enterprise, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and is a graduate of the Federal Government 8A Business Program.
Mark Lalonde, President of LaLonde Contractors, Inc. Founded in 1984, LaLonde Contractors, Inc. is a diversified construction company with operations in concrete paving, curb and gutter, architectural concrete, and excavation. LaLonde Contractors, Inc. has distinguished itself as an industry leader through its vast experience in project management and performing projects on schedule and of the highest quality. LaLonde Contractors is a national paving award winning contractor. LaLonde Contractors, Inc. is committed to safety, quality, the community and its customers.
Ramesh Kapur, President of Kapur, Inc. Kapur is a full-service consulting engineering firm that believes collaboration, insight, and boldness are the keys to making great things happen. Since 1981, Kapur has worked with local, regional, and national clients to help define and overcome their engineering obstacles. Working as engineering partners rather than just providers, Kapur builds relationships with clients based on mutual respect, shared vision, and exceeded expectations.
