Central Park’s community found in Tri-Main Center
Historical landmark fosters communal feeling among its tenants.
Top 150+ 2018: No. 142 BSI Constructors Inc.
2017 revenue: $132.2 million
-8.7%
Variations in project timing caused revenue at BSI Constructors to fall 8.1 percent.
In 2017, BSI completed nearly a dozen projects including: Kiener Plaza, Wells Fargo Café, Fox Theatre parking garage, Nazareth Living Center Phase 1, Jesuit Archives, The Willows at Brooking Park, BJC Hospice House, Great Circle and St. Joe Cottleville Parish Center.
It has more on deck, with Hotel Saint Louis, Covenant Place 2, Grant’s Trail Expansion, Nazareth Senior Living…
Top 150+ 2018: No. 139t Contegra Construction Co. Inc.
2017 revenue: $135 million
-39.5%
Contegra Construction saw its revenue drop to $135 million in 2017 after several of its projects got pushed into 2018, Eric Gowin, a primary owner of the company, said.
“It was primarily that, but we also had a couple of monster projects in 2016, like the Wentzville Logistics Center,” Gowin said.
In 2017, Contegra completed a 624,000-square-foot warehouse for TriStar Properties, which was completed two weeks ahead of schedule. In addition, Contegra completed…
Top 150+ 2018: No. 165 Mills Properties
2017 revenue: $99.73 million
-1.4%
Year-over-year revenue declined 1.4 percent for Mills Properties, as the Maplewood-based property management company focused on internal efficiencies — selling more than 1,000 units in three deals in 2017 and selling another 200 this year. The sales, which totaled about $50 million, position the company to purchase new properties, and come as President Kirk Mills is promoted to CEO.
“We’ve really got everything dialed in, and we’re looking to grow again,”…
Capital Gains: Tensions flare as East Austin gentrifies; whiskey maker goes for the gold
On page 3 of the Austin Business Journal's weekly print edition, we publish our Capital Gains column filled with tid-bits of news, talk and speculation. This week, a controversy over a developer's advertisement captured our attention — and so did an award-winning whiskey maker.
Top 150+ 2018: No. 108t Villa Lighting Supply
2017 revenue: $195 million
+12.5%
With a healthy construction market and more companies converting their buildings to LED products, Villa Lighting Supply experienced double-digit revenue growth in 2017.
“Utility incentives have driven rapid adoption of LED,” said Executive Vice President Matt Villa. “The economy is strong, so new construction is up.” He expects more of the same in 2018 for the company, which is owned by the Villa family.
A big factor in the company’s success in the…
HBJ reveals top land brokers as 2018 Heavy Hitters
“The Houston land market is the hottest I have ever seen it.”
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue executive joins American Savings Bank board of directors
Elisia Flores, chief financial officer at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, has joined American Savings Bank’s board of directors.
“We are excited to welcome someone of Elisia’s caliber, who has corporate experience locally with L&L Franchise Inc. and nationally with General Electric,” Rich Wacker, ASB president and CEO, said in a statement. “Elisia’s deep roots in Hawaii combined with her extensive finance experience bring much value to our board.”
Mike Kennedy, the president of the North…
Maui Food Innovation Center awarded $210,000
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, on Thursday said the Economic Development Administration will award $210,000 to the University of Hawaii for the Maui Food Innovation Center.
The center is used by agribusiness and food entrepreneurs to develop and manufacture products.
Schatz said the funding will create a packaging and marketing support center at the University of Hawaii Maui College and is expected to create 32 jobs.
“This funding will help MFIC meet its goals to create jobs,…
Food and beverage plans revealed for renovated Queen Kapiolani hotel
As part of its $35 million renovation, two new food and beverage concepts will open this summer at the Queen Kapiolani Hotel.
International development company Plan Do See will open DECK., a pool terrace restaurant, and Knots Coffee Roasters, a café and bar, at the Waikiki hotel.
“Hawaii is a special place, full of rich culture and at Plan Do See we are inspired to bring that culture to life at DECK. and Knots Coffee Roasters,” Alan Sasayama, managing director of food and beverage at Plan Do…