Dear Reader, Welcome to the August 2022 edition of Business World Magazine. Sustainability and community can take on many different forms and functions. United as viable and valuable assets in the ever-evolving industries they serve, the collaborative approach taken by the companies we’ve featured this month ensures that sustainability and community is alive and well throughout North America - from Richmond and Langley, British Columbia to Norwich, Connecticut. Leading things off this month is Christopher Companies. A custom home builder for more than 40 years, Christopher Companies is guided by principles of professionalism, integrity, family, design, quality and service to deliver single-family homes, town homes, residential condominiums, apartments, office condominiums and mixed use properties throughout the greater Washington DC area. A leading builder of EnergyStar certified homes; Christopher Companies remains committed to building sustainable homes that reflect and enhance the community they’re deeply invested in. Since 1987, Sandhill Development has remained a sustainable partner in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia by focusing on two things: interest and reward. A member of various organizations and associations – from the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, the Urban Development Institute - to the Richmond Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce, Sandhill Development’s plays an integral role in the continued upbringing of the community through network partnerships that promote sustainability efforts for future growth. Pushing the limits of green construction and architecture is Natural Balance Homes. Building with the next generation in mind, Natural Balance has become a catalyst for sustainability and community within the west side of Vancouver. Owner Nick Kerchum praises the collaborative components that come together to build dream homes and lifestyles for the environmentally conscious home buyer. Modern, sophisticated and sustainable, Natural Balance combines natural beauty with innovation to set a new standard for a sustainable and community focused living. Sustaining human life and being a pillar of care in the community has been a sense of pride and honor for American Ambulance Service based out of Norwich, Connecticut. From a fleet of fives ambulances in 1981 to 200 team members who tackle a range of services from basic and advanced life support to emergency and non-emergency transportation, American Ambulance serves over 20 communities. A forward thinking community organization, American Ambulance Service is committed to caring for you. Based out of Livonia, Michigan, Jacobsen Industries has grown from a flower shop to a multifaceted converter manufacturing powerhouse. A converter of raw materials like foam, plastic and adhesives, Jacobsen Industries is devoted to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. Outfitted with three facilities and over 50,000 square feet of facility space, Jacobsen Industries remains a strong, sustainable resource in the community by maintaining its small shop attitude and never forgetting where it came from. Thanks for reading! Zach Janes Editor in Chief To reach our editorial staff with questions or comments please write to: editor@businessworldmag.com
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