SBA Region 5 Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year Awardee,
Aldevra
In a lead-up to the 2020 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala Celebration Jeffrey Mosher spoke with several winning companies from this cycle. Due to the COVID-19, this year’s gala will take place online July 28th! Please visit michigancelebrates.org/
Here, Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Rodney Marshall and Maggie Bullard-Marshall of Aldevra, based out of Kalamazoo, MI. Aldevra was nominated as a SBA Region 5 Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year.
To Listen to their full interview please click on the embedded SoundCloud PodCast shared below!
Aldevra LLC was formed January 25, 2009 by current President & CEO Rodney Marshall. Mr. Marshall is a service-disabled veteran and minority entrepreneur. He knew there was a demand for small businesses with these qualifications and wanted to start with an industry where he was comfortable. Since its inception, Aldevra has successfully performed as the prime contractor on federal and state government contracts for multiple agencies. We provide high quality products and timely service at the best value.Mr. Marshall is proud to have received his Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance from the United States Federal Government! - www.aldevra.com/
ALDEVRA
AWARD: SBA Region 5 Small
Business Prime Contractor of the Year
Date Founded: January 25, 2009
Industry: Government Contracting
Sites in Michigan: Kalamazoo.
Full-time equivalent employees: 13
Website: aldevra.com
Questions:
1. Describe the company in one sentence.
a. Aldevra is a small business government contractor that takes great pride in
providing equipment and staffing to the VA and DOD.
2. What is the next major accomplishment planned by the company?
a. To bring together an awesome team of passionate people to support the
Louisiana Army National Guard (LAARNG) and its facilities.
3. What makes the company truly unique?
a. We aim to treat people how we want to be treated. It’s not always about the
bottom line.
4. What small business trend is impacting you the most?
a. Helping customers obtain PPE in a dysfunctional supply chain.
5. Describe the company culture in three words.
a. Passionate. Dedicated. Accountable.
6. How is the company engaged with the community?
a. Aldevra is engaged in the community in many ways. Nationally, we promote and
support US small businesses, including manufacturers. Our subject matter
experts are frequently called upon to provide input and advocacy for small
business issues, especially those impacting veterans. We mentor other
entrepreneurs and, before coronavirus, hosted a Minority Business Matters
event. Our staff are active in their local communities, and our owner is often
asked to speak with community youth and support youth programming.
ALDEVRA
AWARD: SBA Region 5 Small
Business Prime Contractor of the Year
Date Founded: January 25, 2009
Industry: Government Contracting
Sites in Michigan: Kalamazoo.
Full-time equivalent employees: 13
Website: aldevra.com
Questions:
1. Describe the company in one sentence.
a. Aldevra is a small business government contractor that takes great pride in
providing equipment and staffing to the VA and DOD.
2. What is the next major accomplishment planned by the company?
a. To bring together an awesome team of passionate people to support the
Louisiana Army National Guard (LAARNG) and its facilities.
3. What makes the company truly unique?
a. We aim to treat people how we want to be treated. It’s not always about the
bottom line.
4. What small business trend is impacting you the most?
a. Helping customers obtain PPE in a dysfunctional supply chain.
5. Describe the company culture in three words.
a. Passionate. Dedicated. Accountable.
6. How is the company engaged with the community?
a. Aldevra is engaged in the community in many ways. Nationally, we promote and
support US small businesses, including manufacturers. Our subject matter
experts are frequently called upon to provide input and advocacy for small
business issues, especially those impacting veterans. We mentor other
entrepreneurs and, before coronavirus, hosted a Minority Business Matters
event. Our staff are active in their local communities, and our owner is often
asked to speak with community youth and support youth programming.
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