opportunity – and while that can sometimes be challenging, it has always been very rewarding and something that I have valued greatly,” adds Hudon. “Anytime I have ever wanted to pursue additional training or education it has been received very positively. That desire to see employees grow has translated into many individuals building out skillsets that allow us to tackle new and exciting projects and initiatives.” Over the years, Penn-co has also developed longstanding relationships with a “massive list of trusted subcontractors,” Bickerton says. He also says those partners have played a key role in the “well-rounded growth that we’re enjoying.” “Penn-co’s growth is a direct result of participation and buyin from our professional trade partners. We’ve enjoyed seeing our subcontractors grow with us and accept many of the challenges in working in our fast-paced environment.” “Many of our tradespeople are true ‘Penn-co believers,’” he adds. “They accept the challenges, they are treated very well, and we provide a diverse workload of projects that they can be proud of and they can continue to grow by doing.” Penn-co has built similarly strong and mutually-beneficial relationships with suppliers and manufacturing groups, according to Hudon. He says they often receive feedback from those partners saying they enjoy working with Penn-co “as situations are handled fairly and problems are approached collaboratively to ensure we can put a winning solution on the table for all parties.” DECEMBER 2023
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