Local Legends
Local Legends Spotlight: Businesses That Make a Difference
Setting the Standard: How LDL CLEAN Is Raising the Bar in Professional Cleaning
Setting the Standard: How LDL CLEAN Is Raising the Bar in Professional Cleaning
Denilson Lopez didn’t start LDL CLEAN just to clean buildings. He started it to raise the standard. With years of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of what most cleaning services were missing, he saw a better way forward. That vision turned into a business focused on professionalism, trust, and next-level quality. From floor care to OSHA compliance, Denilson built LDL CLEAN on the idea that details matter and relationships matter more.
May 20, 2025
3 min
Small Business Ownership
Mahan Design & Remodel: From Maintenance to Masterpiece
Mahan Design & Remodel: From Maintenance to Masterpiece
Jay Mahan’s journey into entrepreneurship began with building maintenance at a mental health facility. Over time, his path shifted toward something he found much more fulfilling—home remodeling. “I love creating spaces that bring comfort and reflect each client’s vision,” Jay says. That passion continues to shape the mission behind Mahan Design & Remodel.
May 20, 2025
3 min
Small Business Ownership
Fresh Start, Focused Mission
Fresh Start, Focused Mission
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.
May 7, 2025
3 min
Community Wealth
Window Works: Building a Legacy One Pane at a Time
Window Works: Building a Legacy One Pane at a Time
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.
May 7, 2025
3 min
Family-Owned Business
Less Heat Window Tint: A Story of Faith, Family, and Unshakable Determination
Less Heat Window Tint: A Story of Faith, Family, and Unshakable Determination
Henry Carrillo’s journey into the window tinting business began in 2011 when he was hired by a local window film supplier. At the time, he was balancing two other jobs. He worked in a restaurant on weekends and did construction during the week. It was a busy season of life that laid the foundation for the career he would grow to love.
May 7, 2025
3 min
Small Business Ownership
Alliance Chimney & Energy: Building Relationships and Community, One Fireplace at a Time
Alliance Chimney & Energy: Building Relationships and Community, One Fireplace at a Time
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.
May 7, 2025
3 min
Owner-Operated
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