Contact West Wind Phone: 604-485-3737 Cell: 604-414-8512 Fax: 604-485-3730 dan@westwindgroup.ca www.westwindgroup.ca 4986 Fernwood Ave. Powell River, BC V8A 3L8
West Wind more than just electrical
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or more than a decade, Dan Gaudreau focused his business on electricity. And for good reason. Since he started as a helper with GT Electric in 1989, through his apprenticeship, it’s what Dan knew best. But along the way he picked up a lot of other skills that have helped him diversify his business. So in 2006, he started in the construction business, adding another two to four employees. He was already employing up to four with West Wind Electrical. “Last summer, West Wind had eight guys going,” says Dan. Unlike many construction companies, his workforce is young. The average age is 30. “I’m trying to keep families in Powell River that will bring up kids and make things go around.” West Wind Developments is a licensed residential builder, specializing in project management. They recently completed a home in downtown Powell River, behind the Town Centre Mall. “When we were putting this together, I was thinking of a retired couple, so it has a large kitchen and a large master ensuite. This will probably be their last home, so we picked up the quality - stone and solid wood cabinets from Country Woodworks
Dan Gaudreau says the latest West Wind Developments project in downtown Westview is perfect for a retired couple or a single-car family. from custom signs to trailers to checkand a sprinkler system in the lawn so you can go away and not worry about erplate dryboxes for pickup trucks. the lawn turning to dust.” He recently purchased a 4x8 computer-controlled “CNC” plasma cutter The home is ideal for a single-vehicle for cutting out computer designs on family, since it’s walking distance to aluminum and stainless. all the amenities, including doctors, post of“Diversifying is always a good thing,” fice, shopping and the said Dan. “It creates opportunities.” hospital. (If you’re interested in taking a look at the Learn more house, contact Dan at about West Wind 604-414-8512 for a personal viewing.) by scanning this, Dan has also recently expanded his or visit services even more, offering metal fabwestwindgroup.ca rication out of his 1800 square-foot shop. He’s been building everything
Custom high quality home for sale 1700 sq/ft. on a large lot located at 4760 Ontario Avenue in Powell River. Close to all amenities. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Heat pump ready. Country Woodworkers cabinets throughout. Includes landscaping & fully sprinklered grounds. Call Dan @ 604-414-8512 for a tour.
$348 900
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