everyone involved—beyond the substantial increase in sales, the combined Resource Management Division has introduced new professional service offerings to Forthright’s clients and additional resource management services to Trellist’s clients. Todd Metzger, principle at Forthright Consulting, was appointed the leader of the combined division and has recently become Partner at Trellist. “The integration was successful due to the cultural fit and shared vision of both firms,” says Metzger. “And Trellist’s entrepreneurial environment and matrix based operations allow for the effective integration of like-minded, small and mid-sized firms.” Acquisition of specialty firms, not too far from the firm’s core competency, expands Trellist’s service offerings. “This is not an easy undertaking in today’s failing M&A environment, but when done correctly, acquisitions are an excellent way to build wealth for a company,” explains David Atadan, Trellist CEO and Founding Partner. “When considering an acquisition, both firms must have a similar culture and approach to business. This allows growth without sacrificing either company in the integration process. It’s a win for all.”
Goeins-Williams Associates Recognized by Sam’s Club and SCORE Foundation Devona Williams, president and CEO of Goeins-Williams Associates, Inc. in Clayton, recently participated in an intensive professional development conference, “Working On Your Business not In Your Business,” January 23-24 in Dallas, Texas. The conference was sponsored by Sam’s Club and the SCORE foundation. Williams, representing Delaware, was one of 102 Small Business National Winners of Sam’s Club Holiday Giving Award, which rec-
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ognized two businesses from each state. The award was presented in recognition of Williams’ achievement as a successful small business that has benefited from SCORE mentors.
Established in 1986, Goeins-Williams Associates improves performance and productivity of corporations, non-profit organizations and government agencies with services that include: organizational
Foxfire Printing New Home to One of World’s Largest Printing Presses Delaware is now home to one of the largest printing presses in the world, the Roland 900 XXL. Owned and operated by Foxfire Printing in Newark, the buildingsize press turns out 10,000-plus 52 x 73 inch sheets in conventional (or UV) ink every hour, ensuring Foxfire’s position as the region’s leading commercial printer. Designed and built for speed and quality, the German-built press gives Foxfire the added capacity of three conventional printing presses. Highly sophisticated software systems ensure maximum productivity, while precision engineering ensures minimal make ready and wash up time. All of this translates to time and cost savings for clients requiring high-quality, sheet-fed printing A Delaware State Chamber of Commerce member since 2004, Foxfire employs about 150 Delawareans. The company is gearing up to leverage the new press in an effort to expand its business in the area and across the nation. This growth was acknowledged recently when Inc. Magazine recognized Foxfire as Delaware’s 2012 #1 “HirePower” company for its role in adding new jobs to the state’s economy. Foxfire CEO John Ferretti says the new printing press positions Foxfire to compete for a broad range of products over its national footprint, from its home in Delaware. “Foxfire delivers end-to-end printing solutions for customers nationwide. With the new Roland press, and with an investment in people and training—supported in part by the State of Delaware—Foxfire is positioned to compete effectively for years to come,” Ferretti says.
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