The SEFP and Menno Development Corporation held a “1st Dollar of Profit” for Robert Heckenlaible and Ronnie Derby after the group

heard all about this Business and viewed the new trailer.  Those in attendance includes Glenn Kirschenman, Peggy Thranum, John McDonald,

Duane Tieszen and Nancy Larsen.  Not shown is Jaci Benjamin of the SBDC.       Picture courtesy of South Eastern Electric Cooperative Inc.

COMPANY:  Heckenlaible Construction, LLC

OWNERS:  Robert Heckenlaible and Ronnie Derby

LOCATION:  Menno

PHONE/EMAIL:  (605) 387-0832, (605) 999-4767, rheckenlaible@yahoo.com

NUMBER OF JOBS:  2

BACKGROUND:  Robert has a Certification from Mitchell VoTech in Architectural Drafting and Building Construction and is working construction for a couple of years.  Ronnie is an apprentice plumber, working in the construction industry too.  They look forward to working from Menno, their hometown.

ASSISTANCE REQUESTED:  Business Planning

RESULTS:  A new business

QUOTABLE:  “It has been a dream for Ronnie and me to own our business and in a few short weeks it will become a reality thanks to the SEFP and SBDC.  Organizing a business takes time but is worth the process because now we have a better handle on the business part of it all.  The banker was impressed with the finished business plan and financial projections.  Thanks also to Menno City and Development for continuing to offer these services.”