SPEE D PITCH
KENNY REID Grove Builders, Inc.
THE PITCH: Grove Builders, Inc. is a residential construction company that specializes in bringing new ideas to older homes. We specialize in remodeling older homes—and the older the better. I am Kenny Reid and have been in the construction business for over 35 years. After selling construction products for 20 years, I knew that it was time to set out on my own as a licensed builder. Since then, I have been involved in remodeling homes in Greenville’s Historic Districts, mill villages, and even regular neighborhoods. During the housing crunch, I spent time with a general contractor supervising/managing a school project, a high end condominium development and an 80 year old hotel, converting it into apartments. This one was highlighted by George Clooney filming in our lobby with 9 stories of remodeling above. That was stressful while exciting. Now, I am back in full swing, saving older homes from the wrecking ball, re-commissioning them for another 50-year life cycle. By working with capital investor partners we are focused on bringing affordable living in Greenville’s downtown market. Grove Builders will add on, convert living space and generally make life better for homeowners. Fueled by the right side of my brain and to save on landfill cost, Grove Builders Studio was established to upcycle reclaimed building materials. We build tables, benches, baskets and other eclectic treasures. Usually no two or three items are the same. Remodeling also, allows me to pursue my interest in Urban Archaeology. Great discoveries have been found in wall cavities, behind chimneys, children’s’ hiding places, and of course attics, crawl spaces and closets. So, not only is Grove Builders, Inc. striving to provide affordable housing, saving older homes from total demolition, and creating a more livable, comfortable home, we are providing jobs, creating a strong ROI for investors, saving space in landfills, creating interesting conversation pieces and preserving history. I am searching for investor partners interested in a reliable ROI, properties that need to be saved and recommissioned and of course, clients. If you are interested in any of these, Contact me.
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Business Black Box Q1 2016
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