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The Keys to Developing A Successful Power Sweeping Business: Spotlight on Progressive Sweeping Contractors

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Priscilla Tsai’s recent Allied Pavement Equipment profile of Progressive Sweeping Contractors, Inc. not only offers President Mike Lucht’s formula for success; her story also provides readers with helpful hints that will ensure their experiences with sweeping contractors are positive.

Headquartered in the Toledo, Ohio area with an additional service center in Detroit, Michigan, Lucht’s Progressive Sweeping has offered parking lot and commercial sweeping services since 1978.  One of Mike’s guiding principles is training his staff to work quietly and efficiently.   “A sweeper gets noticed most when his machine is broken, when he is late, or not where he is needed, rather than when he is performing effectively,” says Lucht.

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See You In Detroit: Sweeper Summit 2012

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For all of our members, potential network partners, and vendors taking the time from busy schedules to attend Sweeper Summit 2012 in Detroit, Michigan from November 12-14, all of us at 1-800-SWEEPER would like to extend a heartfelt thank you.  We have a great line up of speakers and informative sessions scheduled, but the ultimate success of our summit is a function of your participation and support.

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1-800-SWEEPER Vendor Specials

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In addition to the sales and marketing arm of our organization which is responsible for turning up new business opportunities, 1-800-SWEEPER also leverages the collective buying power of a $50 million dollar a year company to provide great deals on replacement parts and supplies for our member partners.  The special offers from United Rotary Brush and AmeriSource Supply have now ended, but we would like to congratulate and thank all of our members who took advantage of these special discounts.

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Katsam Enterprises Featured in North American Sweeper

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One of the most telling pieces of information contained in North American Sweeper’s recent profile of Katsam Enterprises is owner Jim Larko’s commitment to family.  Larko actually named his company after his two children, Katie and Sam, explaining “we don’t work for ourselves, we work for our kids.”  From his humble beginnings as the owner of a lawn service, Jim has built a successful commercial sweeping company that consists of ten sweepers, six power washers, and twenty six employees.

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