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\"MennoIt\u2019s 2017, and we are celebrating 75 years of business!<\/p>\n

We are grateful to our past and present team, who have helped build a great reputation and have helped build many beautiful renovation projects<\/a> since Menno himself was on the job.<\/p>\n

We couldn\u2019t imagine a better community to work in, and we want to thank our wonderful clients, some of whom have been with us almost as long as we have been in business. We\u2019ve been blessed with very special client relationships through the years.<\/p>\n

75 Years in Waterloo Region<\/h1>\n

So, to mark this 75th year in Waterloo Region, we will be giving back in some fun ways all year long! We can\u2019t think of a better way to commemorate our success than to give back to the people who have helped us get to where we are today.<\/p>\n

2017 will see our whole team participating in exciting activities including 3 Staff Volunteer Days, 12 months of Random Acts of Kindness, donations of $7,500 to staff-selected charities, plus a 75-day online, social media celebration of the KW community.<\/p>\n

For us, \u2018Putting People First\u2019 is not just a catchphrase, it\u2019s a way of life. We have an amazing team<\/a> dedicated to doing the finest work and leaving every customer happy. That\u2019s what sets us apart – we CARE. And now we are going to celebrate our motto by actively embracing our community for the next 365 days.<\/p>\n

Since it is a milestone anniversary, we will of course be sharing some fun memories and stories, plus we will be connecting with some of our favourite partners to celebrate those relationships throughout the year.<\/p>\n

Connect with Us!<\/h2>\n

Follow us on our social media channels (listed below) to watch how our 75th celebrations and activities unfold. Subscribe to our blog (in the left column, or at the bottom of the page on mobile) for updates on our Acts of Kindness and to see where team members are donating their $500. There are so many deserving charities, dedicated to Putting People First, and we will be spotlighting many of them this year.<\/p>\n

Come March 20th, there will be some fun ways for you to be involved too (there might be cool t-shirts!). Stay tuned, and get ready to show us how you are Putting People First in your life, because we know you are.<\/p>\n

We\u2019d love to connect online, you can find us here:
\nTwitter: @renosbymenno<\/a>
\nFacebook: @MennoS.MartinContractor<\/a>
\nInstagram: @renosbymenno<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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