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3 Lakeshore sets strategic plans in motion for IN THIS the upcoming year ISSUE 8 Employee Highlight: Paul Kos 10 Lakeshore changed lives when featured on the Steve Harvey show A message from CEO, Alan Handley Advancing Lakeshore in 2015... message Our focus is always on you! from Building off the tremendous successes We aim to showcase in this issue of Alan accomplished in 2014, we’re looking REgenerate what Lakeshore stands for. to continue to invest in our employees, We’ve placed our corporate mission facilities, equipment and customers in 2015. statement in our trucks, offices, and printed material to reinforce and project our values This past January, Lakeshore’s to all stakeholders. We’re working on management team hosted their annual strengthening our five divisions to continue strategic planning retreat in Lake Geneva to provide exceptional service and value to Wisconsin. It was beneficial to start the our customers. We’ve also been actively year evaluating where we’ve been and the volunteering in our local communities to journey we’ll continue to take – striving and give back. As our customer, employee and succeeding in becoming Chicago’s go-to friend, we encourage you to let us know if waste and recycling solutions company. we’re not fully executing these principles In summary, it was clear to all members of every day. the Lakeshore team that our key values are: In this issue you’ll read about what we’ve • Great working relationships been able to accomplish from the start of with our customers, vendors and 2015: co-hosting the eco-nomics workshop team members with our new municipality partner the • Integrity, transparency and honesty Village of Deerfield, a feature in the January/ in all that we do February edition of C&D World Magazine on how Lakeshore remains a cutting-edge • Creativity and constant innovation player in the Chicagoland market, as well when solving problems as showcase Luis Landa, our most recent • Creating new and better ways of recipient of Lakeshore’s coveted Spotlight doing business on Achievement Award. • Accountability to each other, our I and the other members of our customers and our environment management team look forward to reporting • Commitment to operating a on what lies ahead for Lakeshore. We’ve safe, productive and respectful expanded our social media platform to workplace make it easier for you to stay in touch with us. Please take a moment to follow us on These values are the foundation of our LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook to stay on top business. Whether in daily interactions of Lakeshore corporate news. internally or with our valued customers, it is our goal to exemplify these values every We look forward to continuing to work with day. We understand that though garbage you in 2015. Wishing you a wonderful and and recycling may be seen as a basic utility productive spring! for most, we strive to remain Chicagoland’s industry standard bearer for all the various areas that surround reuse, recycling and waste diversion.
Alan
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Striving for excellence. Providing innovation. What the LRS mission statement means to you
“Maintaining the highest standards of leadership within the company, as well as leading the recycling industry into the 21st century with the newest innovative Justin Sperber technologies and elevated standards.”
“Providing each customer with an experience that meets or exceeds their The Lakeshore mission statement is proudly displayed at all facilities, as seen above at the expectations. California MRF location. Going above and beyond services that are provided by our In the last two years, Lakeshore has taken In future business successes it is our hope competitors with Carrie Velkover great strides to define company goals, that all our stakeholders understand our short wait times, streamline operations and gain momentum values and how these set us apart from quick resolutions and problem management.” in community involvement. In planning other waste and recycling haulers. Our for 2015, it is our goal to strengthen our constant goal of exceptional service and company mission and exemplify its positive environmental stewardship are not only key “LRS’ commitment identity each day. values to our employees, but pillars at the to customer service very core of Lakeshore. These are critical and responsibility Whether in daily interactions with our to the environment items that we will constantly draw from and customers or internally within our growing provides its team hope to ignite awareness in everything we company, it is our goal not only for 2015 but with the guidelines do, every interaction we are part of, and also for moving forward to truly exemplify necessary to meet and every goal we create for ourselves. hopefully exceed their each word in our mission statement. This is Mark Sredin expectations along the awareness we are spreading. A strong The following pages of REgenerate, with the expectations identity that we proudly stand behind. beginning on page 5, showcase key phrases of our customers.” from the Lakeshore mission statement that Lakeshore is proud and humbled by the we have singled out for their significance many accomplishments we have achieved “LRS will continue and importance in making Lakeshore a truly to date; be it winning the Chicago Public to think outside the exceptional company. Schools contract, the acquisition of our box before they turn Heartland facility or the numerous positive We welcome your feedback and opinions if away a customer so we are the premiere interactions with home and business owners we exemplify the mission statement in your company to turn to. We regarding service. However, we aspire to experience working with us. Send us your will strive to provide continue our successes and increase our feedback and thoughts at the best service in the footprint—and to do so, we will take to heart [email protected]. entire experience from Michelle the values that our company has set forth. the first call to the final Grochowski pick-up.”
773.685.8811 • LRSrecycles.com 3 Lakeshore’s Spotlight on Achievement How to Award Recipient Luis Landa
nominate These sentiments regarding Luis’ incredible work ethic were echoed by many of Luis’ a fellow fellow coworkers. Added by Mark Sredin, “it is awesome to see Luis be able to employee positively pass along his energy to his fellow employees.” Lakeshore’s Spotlight on Lakeshore’ Exchange MRF is unique in that Achievement Award is awarded on it predominantly sorts construction and a quarterly basis to one employee demolition material. Given the large amount who demonstrates a high level of of recyclable materials taken out of jobsites, job performance, quality customer the sort line is of critical importance. service and upholds the Lakeshore Luis constantly oversees the material Recycling Systems mission. passing by and is tasked with ensuring the safety of his team. When he notices an employee allowing too much of a Nominations may be submitted specified material to pass through or by any member of the Lakeshore that they may not be wearing all their team, but the endorsement of the required personal protection equipment (PPE), Luis will approach the employee to nominee’s immediate supervisor immediately resolve the problem. According must be recorded on the nomination to Joe Zepeda, this is just one of the many form. Nominations are reviewed Joe Zepeda stands with the newest Spotlight ways Luis has earned the respect of his and judged by Lakeshore Executive on Achievement Award recipient, Luis Landa. coworkers. Management. It is because of Luis’ direction and his fellow Lakeshore is proud to present Luis Landa team members at Exchange, this specific as the first quarter 2015 recipient of the facility consistently diverts over 75% and Nomination forms may be requested REgenerate Spotlight on Achievement is capable of diverting close to 90% of from Ashley at the front desk in Award. Luis has been a part of the construction and demolition waste. This Morton Grove or emailing Lakeshore family since August 2010 and diversion process is what sets Lakeshore is currently the Line Leader at Lakeshore’s apart from all other waste and recycling [email protected]. Exchange Material Recovery Facility (MRF). haulers, and Lakeshore would not be as Luis was recognized for his strong successful as it is today without the help of relationships with other coworkers, attention employees like Luis who consistently look to detail and the way he consistently out for the well-being of the company and exceeds expectations each day. their fellow employees. Shared by his manager Joe Zepeda, “Luis Luis works hard to take care of his family always conducts himself in a positive, living in Mexico. In his spare time, he professional manner. He has been a enjoys cheering on his favorite soccer team wonderful and beneficial asset for Lakeshore América, which competes in the Liga MX by directing all line employees to sort the division within the Mexican Soccer League. greatest percentage, keeping the Exchange It is with this dedication and effort to team on task and the sort line operating at continually go above-and-beyond that we full potential.” recognize Luis. Congratulations Luis on your achievement!
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Kicking off with Lakeshore roll-offs Industry Leader At over 1.6 million tons-per-year, no other independent company in Illinois collects, diverts and recycles as much waste as Lakeshore.
Each day, Lakeshore moves over 5,000 tons of solid waste from Chicagoland marketplace and is continually looking to further expand our reach. Lakeshore will Lakeshore’s newly refreshed, painted and cleaned containers stand ready for use. continue to provide cutting-edge and environmentally forward waste In the last two years, Lakeshore’s roll-off “Our roll-off division has the equipment, division has evolved to become the largest personnel and industry experience diversion tactics. independent roll-off fleet in the Chicagoland necessary to handle any type of customer area. With an outstanding service team that project, whether it is a commercial haul from is available around the clock, the ability to a city skyscraper or residential cleanup at Roll-off provide containers with a 24-hour notice, a home,” said Cal King, Roll-off Division and Saturday service that is available Manager. “We are able to seamlessly examples upon request, it is no wonder Lakeshore coordinate trucks and containers for every consistently stands out. type of waste and recyclable haul. Lakeshore ensures no matter the job or needs, you will Roll-off containers are not for the average be met with specialized and personal service waste or recycling load. Specialty containers every time.” are specifically used for larger bulk projects, such as home improvement projects, Like all Lakeshore waste and recycling construction and demolition work, or special efforts, the extra step is taken to divert events. If a basement is being renovated, as much as possible from the roll-off chances are a roll-off is going to be spotted division’s waste stream. Lakeshore is able in front of the property. Lakeshore roll-off to divert over 40% of Municipal Solid Waste containers are especially useful for situations (MSW), and close to 90% of materials from where there are many bulk items and it construction and demolition projects. is necessary to remove a high amount of This diversion process allows for a more materials in one container. sustainable and eco-conscious environment. Lakeshore constantly strives for excellence Lakeshore continues its corporate platform by setting itself apart with an experienced without landfill ownership and looks to the staff who are more than willing to help diversion process as a key way to make an identity what size and type of container impact in the community. is needed per job. The Lakeshore staff is If you would like to learn more about ordering extensively trained to provide the personal a roll-off container, including discovering service that our customers expect from start if these are the best fit for your job, don’t to finish of a project. hesitate to call us at 773.685.8811.
773.685.8811 • LRSrecycles.com 5 Innovative Lakeshore has assisted in starting a pilot composting program with LRS Chicago Public Schools for students always top of mind to understand the challenges and YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT opportunities associated with ONE MAN’S TRASH Proud sponsor of the newspaper advertisements 2015 Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade converting food waste into nutrient- As an initiative for increased community involvement, rich soil while showcasing ways Lakeshore now advertises on the back cover ad of many LAKESHORE Recycling Systems LRSrecycles.com | 773.685.8811
community newspapers twice a month. This exposure has paper cupids cards Lakeshore continues to drive waste wine bottles candles decorations flowers candy been met with positive results and portrays not only our chocolates paper hearts gift bags and recycling innovations. WE GET services and what we provide to our customers, but also THOSE FOR VALENTINE’S gives a sense of who we are—whether through humor or DAY TOO. subtly showcasing our blue containers. Stay tuned to see Over the last year, Lakeshore was LRSrecycles.com | 773.685.8811 able to keep well over 600,000 tons what we come up with next! of waste out of Illinois landfills through our state-of-the-art waste television: Showtime’s Shameless diversion practices. Lakeshore containers were briefly featured on a recent March episode of Showtime’s Shameless. Since the show follows the lives of a Chicago family, it was only appropriate that they use Chicago’s leading independent waste Approximately 900-1,000 tons of hauler for authenticity! clean wood scraps are reused as animal bedding or playground mulch eco-nomics workshop per month. In early March, Lakeshore co-hosted an exciting workshop that offered valuable insight in the rapidly evolving practices of food Our Heartland and California composting, energy and water conservation and local food Avenue facilities are able to accept sourcing. This educational workshop proved to be an enormous and process perished produce, success for both attendees and hosts alike. grass clippings, branches, brush and leaves to produce compost. podcast: WBBM’s Made in Chicago CEO Alan Handley and Managing Partner Rich Golf were interviewed for #BeyondWaste WBBM’s Made in Chicago podcast, which primarily features unique and innovative Chicago-based industry leaders. In the February 16th segment, the Lakeshore team discussed recycling efforts and diverting over 600,000 tons of garbage from landfills in the last year, and the continuously changing future of sustainability and going green. Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade Lakeshore showcased a new truck to our growing fleet as a first-time sponsor in the 60th Annual Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade. Also seen on this issue’s cover, the Lakeshore truck was decorated for the occasion and proudly drove in the front of the televised event. The parade team consisted of over 25 family and friends of Lakeshore team members and could not have been more fun for all involved.
6 REgenerate • 1ST QUARTER 2015 Recycled paper is made from post-consumer waste where you’ve Responsible SEEN US REgenerate is printed on recycled paper made from post-consumer this quarter waste and processed chlorine-free and acid-free. expanded social media presence Lakeshore has increased our online footprint on various Chicagoans produce a whopping platforms and expanded our messaging to include interesting 15.4 pounds of trash per day (as industry notes, tips for a greener lifestyle and updates on compared to the Illinois average recent Lakeshore news and activities. The Lakeshore team is of 9.9 pounds of trash per day and, consistently strengthening our online footprint and continues gaining momentum for the Lakeshore brand through the year. comparatively, 4.3 pounds of trash per day produced by the average ABOMA networking opportunities American). The Lakeshore sales team participated in recent networking events hosted by Apartment Building Owners and Managers Association (ABOMA). These Organic materials such as paper tremendous networking opportunities allow the Lakeshore team to make and paperboard, yard trimmings, valuable connections with Chicagoland contacts and expand our reach to and food waste continue to be the greatly impact the community. largest component of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). Lakeshore print: C&D World magazine works hard to divert and/or Lakeshore was recently featured in the January / February issue appropriately manage waste of C&D World magazine, which focused on the impact Lakeshore has on the community, backstory on the company history in an created in greater Chicagoland by insightful interview with Managing Partner Jerry Golf. The article diverting well over 40% of these highlighted key growth in the company and recent strides made to materials specifically, a statistic that remain a cutting-edge player in the Chicagoland market. is separate from items placed in recycled containers. These materials contracted partnership with Lyons are recycled and/or reused as other At the start of the year, the Village of Lyons decided to end its long-standing sustainable materials, aiding in partnership with their preferred waste and recycling hauler and expand their the continuation of sustainably own Public Works department by adding their own waste removal trucks and hiring additional employees. The village chose to send all recycled items to produced products. the Lakeshore Heartland location in Forest View. Our facilities are equipped to Better Business Bureau induction handle the majority (if not all) of the Lakeshore was invited to join the prestigious Better Business potential waste you might produce. Bureau, an organization that focuses on advancing consumer trust by fulfilling their eight standards of excellence: build trust, #BeyondWaste advertise honestly, tell the truth, be transparent, honor promises, be responsive, safeguard privacy and embody integrity. Lakeshore welcomes this exciting chapter in consumer awareness and expanding feedback into another online platform.
773.685.8811 • LRSrecycles.com 7 Stand-out employee highlight: Exceptional Paul Kos, Roll-off Driver Supervisor
Service Moving forward in 2015, REgenerate will feature a different facet of Lakeshore each In an effort to increase service for issue to “highlight” services we provide and our customers, May 1st officially how we positively differentiate ourselves marks the one year anniversary from competitors. We hope that you’ll gain appreciation towards how hard our divisions of our Customer Service Center and their respective employees work to (CSC). Employees in the CSC (as provide excellent service to our customers. well as Lakeshore as a whole) aim to provide short wait times, Lakeshore roll-off dispatch quick resolutions and problem To meet the high demands of commercial management. and residential customers, Lakeshore’s roll-off operates 24 hours per day, 7 days a week and is now the largest independent “Last year I took over as Head Dispatcher In June 2014 Lakeshore Recycling roll-off fleet operating in Chicago. and in December I was promoted to Roll-off Systems was awarded Chicago Lakeshore’s roll-off dispatch and Driver Supervisor,” continued Paul. Public School’s coveted Best Customer Service Center work with accounts Shared by his manager Cal King, “Since Partnership award. Per Meredith of varying sizes to make service seamless joining our staff, Paul has provided a steady McDermott, District Sustainability from their request for a dumpster to when role model for considerate, quick and its ultimately picked up. Different services efficient service for the other staff members Manager for Chicago Public are contingent on whether a customer that he has helped to train and mentor.” Schools, the award was based needs either a commercial, construction, or not only on Lakeshore’s ability to residential dumpster. Always striving to improve provide CPS with first-rate solid From a construction standpoint, having Paul has recently taken on tracking driver waste and recycling services CPS worked on over 300 LEED projects which productivity and is key in the exceptional all have achieved the maximum two points required, but also because of LRS’ improvement in division productivity for waste diversion, Lakeshore’s roll-off statistics. By assisting drivers reduce their innovative approach to recycling. division has proven success in meeting miles per load, it has positively affected labor, all requirements for LEED certification. fuel usage, truck maintenance and allows In an attempt to be proactive for Lakeshore’s C&D recycling recovery rates them to complete more stops throughout typically range from 75-95% depending on the services Lakeshore provides to their shift. Explained Paul, “within the next the type of job. few months, Lakeshore will initiate GPS in consumers, greater strides have all roll-off trucks which will help us quickly been taken to keep our customers in Experience counts determine when and where problems occur the know – snow & ice maintenance “I started working in the trucking industry prior to them escalating into larger issues that regarding bins, paperless & auto in 2005 at Luise, Inc. as an office employee may impact customer service.” payment for billing to name a few. overseeing driver paperwork,” stated Paul Each driver will be provided with a state of Kos, Roll-off Driver Supervisor. “My first role the art tablet which contains pre-installed as a dispatcher started with the two year applications. These apps will greatly increase #BeyondWaste Dan Ryan reconstruction project, managing driver productivity as well as increase 60+ drivers during the day with another customer satisfaction, as they will expedite 20-30 drivers at night. This project gave me route paperwork, show traffic hot spots and multifunctional experience juggling tasks receive new projects in real time. These tools, and always having to be alert about potential along with the hard work and dedication of changes every day. In June 2010, I came to Paul and the roll-off dispatch department, Recycling Systems, Inc. (RSI) and worked as will make sure this division keeps exceeding an Assistant Dispatcher for roll-off.” pace in a competitive market. 8 REgenerate • 1ST QUARTER 2015 Recycled paper is made from post-consumer waste
Congratulations to Lakeshore team members celebrating anniversaries Value As the waste and recycling industry January–March 2015 leader, we value great working relationships with our customers, 14 YEARS 7 YEARS 3 YEARS vendors and team members. It Jaramillo Armando Arnulfo Bailon Gerardo (Gerry) Arreola Daniel Peterson Rolando Jimenez Thomas Canzoneri is this commitment that leads Darwin Molina Rafael Jaca Lakeshore to generate a strong 13 YEARS William Reynolds Larry Milby focus on single-stream recycling Eben Daggett Jose Sanchez Joel Nieves and the impact this will have on the Joseph Kohler Les Sebestyen Antonio Ochoa community and the environment. Robert Stark Craig Sherman Ausencio Reyes Ralph Thomas It’s easier than ever to find a new Cleavon Warren 12 YEARS 2 YEARS life for products once considered Jennifer Boza Arquimedes Chavez garbage. Single-stream recycling Krzystof Bafia 6 YEARS Alan T. Handley allows you to co-mingle items that Aaron Jones Timothy Bouma Jamie Queroz Barb Meyers Juan Callejas Nir Torres once needed to be sorted. Products Javier Ochoa Juan Favela Juan Ureste made of glass, plastic, paper and Robert Wyse Adelaido Galvan Randy Vantholen cardboard can now be placed in the Jorge Lara James Walker same recycling bin or container. Rene Medina Jr. Kevin Wilder 11 YEARS Jesus Roman Richard Young Jose Briones Lakeshore is proud to have been
Randy Edwards on the forefront of single-stream Oscar Siguencia 5 YEARS 1 YEAR recycling; gaining momentum Omotayo Ayoade James Arceneaux Hugh Conner Scott Jansen by being one of the pioneering 10 YEARS companies to enact the single- Jacobo Barrientos Juan Espinoza Allen Lomax John Bouquet Brandon Garcia Francisco Magana stream movement in Chicagoland. Mark Sredin Nick Grigutis Steven Muzenjak James Peterson Patrick Rodkey #BeyondWaste Angel Ramirez Jessie Sanchez 9 YEARS Raul Toledo Cecelia Santoyo Rene Flores Casimiro Verdin Robert Siegers Abundio Garcia Charles Zimmerman Ruben Jaime
Wayne Mullis Francisco Maldonado 4 YEARS Kenneth Schumacher Dorota Bielnicka Aurelio Viveros Rolando De Arcos Adam Fidermak David Orrico Jose Sanchez Paul Steurer Cesar Villanueva
773.685.8811 • LRSrecycles.com 9 Lakeshore and the Steve Harvey show Customer change lives together in March episode
Satisfaction reach spaces and even the difficulty of emptying containers when they had not Lakeshore aims to provide our been cleared of snow and ice. While on current and potential customers route with driver Rob Stark, Elijah learned with an experience that meets or how to take responsibility for his actions exceeds their expectations. and the importance of being a respected member of the workforce, as his team ultimately depended on him. We strive to go above and beyond The afternoon took Elijah on a compelling with services and solutions offered turn to the California Material Recovery than our competitors. Facility (MRF) where California MRF Manager Mark Sredin pushed Elijah to Below are a few reviews on what his limits while working the sorting line. At times, Elijah was slightly discouraged, yet our customers have to say about Lakeshore driver Rob Stark stands with he persevered through the tasks gaining Lakeshore’s services: Elijah and the Steve Harvey crew while insight of what goes into working with others filming prior to their morning route. and the value of never giving up on a task, no matter the challenges. He finished his On Friday, March 27th, the Steve Harvey afternoon with Mark feeling accomplished show featured the usual vein of life-changing and proud of how he had grown in one day. stories: a protective father that vetted his only daughter’s potential dates, a celebrity’s Lessons learned dream of winning the Mirror Ball Trophy on At the end of the segment, Elijah revealed ABC’s Dancing with the Stars… and a single to his mother how much the experience mother who worried her youngest child’s had positively changed him and his goals to lack of motivation and drive to work will finish high school and work hard in whatever prevent him from succeeding in the future. the future may bring. Steve Harvey provided a sounding board for how important this Single mom S.O.S. transformation was to Elijah, not only for the This touching segment featured Elijah, an short future, but years down the road as 18 year old from Queens N.Y. who was more and more people, including work and never able to hold onto a job nor planned family members, would rely on him. Elijah’s on finishing high school. After attempting changed outlook provided exactly what he every way to motivate her son, Elijah’s needed to create a better future for himself. mother turned to Steve Harvey for help, and Lakeshore could not have been prouder Steve Harvey knew just how to open Elijah’s of Elijah’s change, and was moved by the eyes: show him a hard day’s work and its inspirational and emotional segment. “We importance. And that’s where Lakeshore are grateful to Steve Harvey and crew for came in to help! turning to Lakeshore for such an important and meaningful demonstration of how hard Waste and recycling: work and perseverance can result in life- changing outcomes,” said Managing Partner a day in the life Elijah spent a day working as both a Josh Connell. “Lakeshore employs more Lakeshore driver and line worker. He spent than 400 dedicated Chicagoans who each #BeyondWaste the morning pushing containers, discovering day provide for their families, and exemplify the difficult challenges our valued drivers what dedication and hard work is all about.” face every day with heavy loads, hard to 10 REgenerate • 1ST QUARTER 2015 Recycled paper is made from post-consumer waste
Freezin’ for a reason: Lakeshore employees take on Polar Plunge Capture the
On Sunday, March 1st, countless Containers Chicagoans, along with celebrities such as Vince Vaughn, the Chicago Fire & PD (on camera!) cast and Lady Gaga, took on the Chicago We know where each truck and winter in support of a noteworthy cause. Our own Lakeshore “Dumpster Divers” braved container are placed around the Lake Michigan, polar plunging in support of Chicagoland area... but do you? Special Olympics Chicago. The team of six collaboratively raised $1,245. Starting this year, send us any This past February tied for coldest month sighting of a truck or container that on record since 1875 at 14.6 degrees. you happen to see! We will post It was also the third snowiest February Chicago has experienced to date, having these in this column going forward accumulated just shy of 27 inches. in REgenerate. The effects of February could be seen on the lake – the plunging hole cut the night What we are looking for: prior had to be re-broken Sunday morning • Lakeshore truck sighting for plungers. More than 85 percent of Lake Asst. Roll-off Dispatcher, Miguel Munuoz is Michigan was covered in ice on plunge day. • Lakeshore container unique all smiles after taking the chilly plunge. location sighting • Lakeshore logo The (trade) show must go on Please send pictures and approximate location to:
Lakeshore Recycling Systems has taken as well as hosted a workshop. Titled, [email protected]. huge strides at the start of 2015 to spread “Rethinking Waste: A Smarter Approach word of our innovative services, community to Garbage,” the topic was presented by Get your cameras and phones ready, involvement and other ways we positively Municipal Manager Bill Kenney. Kenney we are all looking forward to your set ourselves apart from other waste and successfully illustrated to business owners recycling companies. One great opportunity present sustainable ways to manage waste, findings! we’ve pursued to showcase our company is how to successfully sort through recyclables through involvement with large tradeshows and ultimately what sets Lakeshore apart by in the area. our innovative programs. To kick off our tradeshow circuit, the Expos have provided unique opportunities Lakeshore team was presented as a for Lakeshore to be a part of the premiere sponsor at the ASA Construction Chicagoland community. We are excited to and Demolition Expo in early March. There, announce our sponsorship and participation Lakeshore sales representatives were able in the upcoming Chicagoland Cooperator’s to create meaningful connections with Condo, HOA, Co-op and Apt Expo at their attendees and create ongoing relationships. May event in Rosemont and Navy Pier location in November (Booth #120). Following the success generated from the ASA event, the Lakeshore team was offered Lakeshore’s executive management team both a booth at the Small Business Expo will be present at WasteExpo 2015 hosted in at Navy Pier, an expo which caters to small Las Vegas; this is an opportunity to discuss business owners and decision makers, the waste industry and what lies ahead.
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