Why do you believe your business has had staying power in your community?
“Business longevity is certainly not attained through magic. Consistent and genuine attention to customer needs is a fundamental philosophy our family business has practiced since 1848. Right out of college, and prior to my career here at Maze Lumber, I worked for a lumber wholesaler in Bloomington, IL. In the office at the time was a large poster of a lion, with the heading, ‘CUSTOMER IS KING!’ I still recall my 21-year-old self and some other younger coworkers scoffing at such a ridiculous claim. Over the years, I have come to understand how timeless those words of wisdom are. Surrounding oneself with like-thinking employees is key, and we have been fortunate to do that. In this interesting political climate, I think of James Carville’s phrase in the early ‘90s that, ‘It’s the economy, stupid.’ Well, in the long run, it’s not the economy, it’s the people!”
— Pete Loveland, general manager
Headquarters: Peru, IL
Locations: 1
Established: 1848
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