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Enterprise Success Stories |
What Companies Are Saying
 Gloria Bracy
Director of Human Resources
Garmin AT, Inc.
Salem, Oregon
“Garmin AT, Inc. has been privileged to receive Employer Workforce Training Fund grants through the Enterprise for Employment and Education. This training has contributed to our ability to compete in a global market place with efficient manufacturing processes that maximize our resources. We were able to use the grant from the Enterprise as part of a package to meet our needs. As a result, our gross margins have improved significantly from 48% at the date of acquisition in 2003 to 71% as of May 2007. Currently we are expanding our engineering efforts and doubling our manufacturing capabilities. We will continue to make improvements and we are profoundly grateful for the support we received from the Enterprise.”
 Alvin Elbert
President
A.R.E. Manufacturing Inc.
Newberg, Oregon
“In 2004, after growing by a factor of three through acquisitions, we realized we’d lost control of many core aspects of our business. Working with the Enterprise and taking advantage of their $150,000 grant, we were able to train and employ more qualified new workers. Our sales increased by $500,000, while our operating efficiencies yielded a savings of $300,000 and on-time delivery improved from 74% to 94%. Additionally, the Enterprise awarded A.R.E. Manufacturing, Inc. a second grant to hire the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership to continue training and skills building. We couldn’t have asked more of the Enterprise and their dedicated staff.”
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