Modern Home Builders Issue 135 October 2024 | Page 187

__________________________________________________________________ Atlanta Flooring Design Centers Inc
and 2021 , we decided to place a greater focus on training . With adequate training , employees usually feel more comfortable and equipped to do their jobs . While the ESOP and our appealing vacation and benefits policy , including insurance , are certainly reasons for our workforce to stay with us , we recognize that the next step is to make sure that they are the best trained in the industry . Prioritizing training not only benefits our employees , but also makes Frank and I better people , both as employees and officers of the company .
“ In 2022 and 2023 , we made significant efforts to improve our margins following the rapid cost escalations caused by the complications of the pandemic . This year , we have started strategically looking throughout the Southeast for a potential location to continue our expansion . We are planning to visit a couple of buildings in a new market where we can grow and continue to offer our high level of value and service ,” Donny concludes .
Through devotion to its skilled workforce and excellent quality of service , Atlanta Flooring is well-positioned to continue strengthening more communities in America ’ s Southeast for years to come . ■
Donny Phillips we emerged from the pandemic in 2022 and 2023 , we worked to have the ESOP in place by the end of 2023 . Upon successfully accomplishing this goal on the 31st of December 2023 , we officially became an employee-owned company ,” adds Donny .
Continued expansion
Having bounced back from the challenges caused by the pandemic , Atlanta Flooring is now able to focus on its growth strategy . “ Following the challenging turnover of 2020 atlantaflooringdesign . com
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