http://www.medina-ohio.net/ Businesses Serving the Medina County, Ohio Community en-us Copyright: (C) 2008 The Medina County Community Advocate Wed, 14 May 2008 02:46:04 EDT editor@medina-ohio.net editor@medina-ohio.net http://www.medina-ohio.net/graphics/nplogo.gif http://www.medina-ohio.net/ http://www.medina-ohio.net/henryj/index.html Carl Bilski fondly remembers the six Henry J automobiles his father owned when Carl was a kid. The Henry J was an American automobile built by Kaiser-Frazer Corporation and was the brainchild of Henry J. Kaiser. If you recall, mainstream cars in the early 1950s were large, massive vehicles. The Henry J, although, was a full eighteen inches shorter than typical Chevrolets of that era and at $1,299.00 were priced at $200.00 less. The Henry J, introduced in the six cylinder model in July 1950 and the four cylinder model later that fall, was designed to seat five adults and go fifty miles per hour for sustained periods while remaining affordable for the average American consumer. Even with its smaller size, the Henry J could store plenty of luggage, and with the optional 161 cubic inch L-head 6 cylinder engine could accelerate from 0-60 mph in just fourteen seconds. The Henry J was endorsed in the 1950s by George Burns and Gracie Allen, Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, and Art Linkletter, and today is enjoying renewed interest among vintage automobile fans throughout the world. http://www.medina-ohio.net/henryj/index.html http://www.medina-ohio.net/ljhauling/index.html In the early 1990s Len Julio used his pickup truck to haul away some scrap aluminum siding for a friend who was doing a siding job. After helping on a few more jobs, Len realized that if he had a larger truck he could handle more jobs and might be able to earn a living hauling trash. He purchased a twenty-five yard truck, had it outfitted with a hoist, and founded L.J. Hauling, Inc. in 1993. Len began to haul construction debris for Pulte homes, in addition to handling a wide variety of residential clean-ups. We visited with Len recently, and listened as he described the services L.J. Hauling offers; http://www.medina-ohio.net/ljhauling/index.html http://www.medina-ohio.net/arkayfloralandgifts/index.html Darrell L. Waite began his career in the floral industry when he was only fifteen years old. His first job was working for Morgan's Greenhouse in Medina. As soon as he was old enough to drive, he began handling the deliveries of flowers for Morgan's Flower Shop which was owned by Bob and Irene Johnson. In addition to driving Morgan's pink delivery van, Darrell also began to learn the art of preparing floral arrangements. http://www.medina-ohio.net/arkayfloralandgifts/index.html http://www.medina-ohio.net/eosolutions/index.html As working professionals, Julie and Len Zevchek faced long commutes and extensive travel on a daily basis. Julie had been organizing workflow and improving office processes in the banking, advertising, and manufacturing industries for over twenty years. Len spent twenty-five years in the travel industry where he worked with United Airlines in the automation field. In February 1996 Julie founded Executive Office Solutions, Inc. so she could work closer to home and have more time with their children. In 1999 Len joined the company to help keep pace with the company's steady growth. We met with Julie and Len recently, and listened as they provided this overview of the services Executive Office Solutions offers; http://www.medina-ohio.net/eosolutions/index.html http://www.medina-ohio.net/nautilusconsulting/index.html C. William (Bill) Grant has been involved in Information Technology (IT) since his first job out of graduate school. With over twenty years consulting experience, Bill founded Nautilus Consulting Group, Inc. in 1998 to help Northeast Ohio companies use Information Technology to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. We met with Bill recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Nautilus Consulting Group's services and offerings; http://www.medina-ohio.net/nautilusconsulting/index.html http://www.medina-ohio.net/brunswickfamilyrestaurant/index.html Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Dib Azar lived in Cannes, France for six years while attending high school and college. Like many high school students, he was eager to find a job where he could earn some extra money. Dib found employment in a local restaurant starting first as a bus boy and dishwasher, then working his way up as his knowledge increased. After immigrating to the United States, Dib founded the Brunswick Family Restaurant on February 2, 2003. We met with Dib recently, and listened as he described his restaurant's offerings; http://www.medina-ohio.net/brunswickfamilyrestaurant/index.html http://www.medina-ohio.net/qualitypaint/index.html Barbara J. Pack began her career in the construction industry in the early 1990s. From the very beginning, everyone she worked with recognized her exceptional abilities. She received her Associate of Arts Degree in 1997 and continued to complete her education at the American School of Paperhanging Arts. Barbara started her own paint and wallcovering company in 1997 with continuing success. We visited with Barbara recently, and listened as she provided this overview of Quality Paint & Wallcoverings' services; http://www.medina-ohio.net/qualitypaint/index.html http://www.medina-ohio.net/ediblearrangements/index.html Diane and David Benigni had been searching for the perfect business opportunity for many years. They knew that opening their own company would require a sizable investment, but could never find a business that they felt offered the right risk to reward ratio. Diane was always drawn to the floral industry, although the number of local florists left her feeling that the market for floral products might already be met. Finally they discovered Edible Arrangements, a franchise concept launched in East Haven, Connecticut in 1999 that was growing by leaps and bounds. Realizing that they had found the opportunity they sought, Diane and David opened their own Edible Arrangements franchise in October 2007. We visited with Diane and David recently, and listened as they provided this overview of Edible Arrangements' unique offerings; http://www.medina-ohio.net/ediblearrangements/index.html http://www.medina-ohio.net/allproelectricservice/index.html Joseph A. Melinz graduated from college with a Business Administration Degree in Sales and Marketing. He began doing electrical work in the late 1980s, and in 1996 incorporated All-Pro Electric Service, Inc. We visited with Joseph recently, and listened as he provided this overview of All-Pro Electric Service's offerings; http://www.medina-ohio.net/allproelectricservice/index.html http://www.medina-ohio.net/aroundtheclock/index.html Michael Cangemi began working in the construction industry shortly after graduating from high school. His experience encompasses all facets of the industry from excavating to building houses. In February 2000, Michael purchased an existing construction business and renamed his new company Around the Clock Trenching/Concrete, Inc. We visited with Michael recently, and listened as he provided this overview of the services Around the Clock Trenching/Concrete provides; http://www.medina-ohio.net/aroundtheclock/index.html http://www.medina-ohio.net/earthplusinc/index.html After working for two years helping a gentleman start a landscape supply company in Westlake, Bill Lattner came across a piece of property in Brunswick that needed a new lease on life. After Bill cleaned up the property and made a few improvements, in May 1992 it became the location for what would become Earth Plus, Inc. Bill would take a load of mulch and topsoil on consignment. With little more than a pickup truck and a shovel, he would deliver it to his customers by the yard or half yard, and unload it by hand. As he collected from each customer, he would pay his supplier for the previous load and pick up another. Before long, he was purchasing larger loads in advance and clearing the property of trees to make more room. Today Earth Plus, Inc. has grown to five trucks, four drivers, five office personal, and Bill working in the yard handling the loading. We visited with Bill recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Earth Plus' offerings; http://www.medina-ohio.net/earthplusinc/index.html