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REPS RECEIVES ACHIEVEMENT IN EXCELLENCE AWARD
STIER DESIGN + BUILDS RECEIVES REMODELER OF THE YEAR AWARD
BREDESEN RECEIVES OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD
Mike Reps , owner of Two Men and A Truck, recently received an award for being the #7 location in the U.S. in their Achievement in Excellence program. Known for their customer service and ability make moving less stressful, Mike and his team continue to provide local and long-distance moving services to residential and commercial customers.
Stier Design + Build earned GOLD at the 2025 NARI Minnesota Remodeler of the Year Awards in the Residential Interior $250,000– $500,000 category. The project was led by Owner Luke Stier and Designer Tracey Fogarty. The team specializes in kitchens, bathrooms, and full- home transformations grounded in craftsmanship, integrity, and design excellence.
Alicia Bredesen , coordinator of the Wood Lake Meeting Center, was honored with SSC’s Outstanding Customer Service Award for her dedication to delivering exceptional, red-carpet service to clients. Known for her attention to detail and welcoming approach, Alicia ensures every guest has what they need to host a successful meeting.
PB FAMILY BANCSHARES, INC. AQUIRES GATEWAY BANK
ROCHESTER RECEIVES $50,000 AWARD FOR HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS PROGRAM The City of Rochester received a $50,000 national Healthy and Sustainable Communities Award to support Move to the Market, a program that provides food vouchers to eligible families and rewards walking and biking to The Village Farmers Market, supporting healthy living and local farmers.
GPC RECEIVES 2026 BOTTLER OF THE YEAR AWARD
PB Family Bancshares, Inc. , has entered into a stock purchase agreement and will acquire 100% of the stock of Gateway Bank. PB Family is the holding company of Premier Bank Minnesota, 12 branches and $700 million in assets. Gateway has two branches and $300 million in assets. This strategic combination brings together two organizations deeply committed to serving their employees, clients and communities with honesty, integrity, and responsiveness.
GPC is grateful to be recognized as 2026 Bottler of the Year by Beverage Industry! This award is a reflection of the hard work of our teams and the support of the communities we serve across Southwest Wisconsin, Southern Minnesota, and Northeast Iowa. Thank you for being part of our journey! Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/45boEFs
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