Kim Forrester always had a natural eye for order and efficiency. With a background in creating streamlined systems, she turned her talent into a service designed to ease one of life’s most stressful experiences. Fresh Start Organizing helps people, especially seniors, downsize and move with a plan that is both personal and practical. Each project is built on proven processes that reduce stress, save money, and prioritize the client’s comfort from beginning to end.

Vince and Isabella Albanese started Window Works in the spring of 2014, just a few months after getting married. What began as a conversation between newlyweds quickly became a shared vision. Vince had years of experience in window cleaning, and Isabella was all in. Together, they saw an opportunity to build something meaningful for their future and for their family.

In 2009, Charles and Danielle McHenry took a leap of faith and started Alliance Chimney & Energy in Bryn Mawr, PA. With two small children and a single van, they ran their business from home, eager to make a name for themselves in the chimney service industry. Over time, their hard work and dedication paid off. Today, they operate from Ardmore with a fleet of vans, a skilled team, and a network of trusted tradesmen that make up the backbone of their business.

For Nate Huse, welding wasn’t just a skill. It was a way forward. After going to college to study the trade, he knew he eventually wanted to own his own business. It took time, patience, and the right moment, but that dream became a reality with NH Mobile Welding. “I’ve wanted to own my own company but haven’t had the opportunity until recent years,” Nate shares. Now, he’s doing what he loves and building something that’s his.

In a world full of quick fixes and corporate takeovers, Scott Paskewitz has spent the last three decades building something truly lasting. Scott’s Painting & Staining began over 30 years ago in Omaha, Nebraska, born from a passion for craftsmanship and a deep commitment to quality. From the very beginning, the mission was clear: provide homeowners with professional, detail-oriented painting services that make a lasting impact.

In 1996, Joni Garcia made a decision that would shape not just her future, but also leave a lasting impact on the Wichita community. She became the proud local owner of The Maids franchise, bringing a nationally recognized name into a deeply rooted, locally driven mission. Nearly three decades later, her story is a testament to what it means to be locally owned and operated, and how meaningful that truly is.