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August 16 , 2007 – Hawaii Tribune Herald
Seven of Hawaii’s fastest growing businesses are right here on the Big Island, according to Pacific Business News’ annual program, “Hawaii’s Fastest 50.”
The program honors companies based on percentage revenue growth between 2004 and 2006, according to a news release for the program issued through Becker Communications.
“Pacific Business News is so pleased to recognize small businesses for their outstanding leadership, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit,” said Publisher Larry Fuller. “We are extremely proud of this program as it spotlights small business successes and serves as an inspiration to companies across the state.”
Big Island companies that made the list included: Hilo-based ProVision Technologies ranking nine with a 400.79 percent revenue growth; Waikoloa-based White Sands Construction ranking 19 with a 130.8 percent revenue growth; Kailua-Kona-based Rainbow Real Estate Group dba Typically Tropical Properties ranking 25 with a 89.7 percent revenue growth; Keaau-based Big Island Fencing ranking 26 with a 86.59 percent revenue growth; Kailua-Kona-based Aloha Insurance Services ranking 30 with a 74.05 percent revenue growth; Kailua-Kona-based Kona Coast House of Lights with a 53.52 percent revenue growth; and Kailua-Kona-based Pacific Boats and Yachts with a 48.49 percent revenue growth.
Marco Mangelsdorf, president of ProVision Technologies said the company, which focuses on solar electric system design and installation, has been able to establish credibility and trust within the community.
“We know what we are doing,” Mangelsdorf said. “We stand behind our products.”
The demand for solar power has increased in recent years, Mangelsdorf said, adding the company has installed systems for both commercial and residential customers across the state. He said people want to lower energy costs and do something that has a positive impact on the environment.
Mangelsdorf said his company is able to show clearly, through spreadsheets and presentations, that they do their homework.
He said they are dependable, knowledgeable and the demand is great across the state for their services.
Jon Lawson, president of Kona Coast House of Lights, said the business has been successful because they have a team of knowledgeable employees and customer service is of the utmost importance.
And having a 25,000 square foot warehouse filled with in-stock products doesn’t hurt either, he said.
The company focuses on providing light fixtures and ceiling fans to both commercial and residential customers. He said remodeling and new construction are some of the reasons they have experienced a high demand of products.
“Right now I am lucky, I have a really great team,” Lawson said, adding employees go through months of training so they can accurately assist customers.
Jon Stiles, president of Big Island Fencing, said his success is “through the grace of God.”
“We are just diligent. It was just a matter of focus,” Stiles said, adding while the company does some commercial fencing, they mainly focus on residential properties.
“You do a good job, it’s a small town, word travels,” Stiles said. “We do fencing, and that’s what we do. The residential market has been very good to us.”
Terrie Henderson can be reached at thenderson@hawaiitribune-herald.com.