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Q : What’s a unique fact people should know about Powers Ventures? A: When Joe opened in 1984 his Dad, Jim, gave him a crucifix. That crucifix is still displayed in the restaurant today, and you will also find one in every business we own. The symbolism is not to push our faith on others, but to remind us of where we came from, how important faith is to our mission of serving others, and to show our gratitude to Christ on our success we have had. Q: What is the outlook for your business and industry? A: Powers Ventures is in the stages of rebuilding, similar to most in our industry. Fortunately, we have a stable portfolio which is diverse. Each business we own has its own separate challenges, but we are committed to keeping true to our foundation of high standards in customer service, food quality, and treating our employees as our #1 asset. This simple formula has proven to be successful in the past, and it will continue to help us navigate through this rebuilding stage. Our industry is extremely unique in many ways. Our labor pool alone will show how diverse the
hospitality industry is. For instance, you can have a 15-year-old kid who is terrified of his own shadow, being that its their first job, along with a life long server that has been in the industry for 30 plus years. The bottom line is, our industry is as tough as any, and we will come out leaner and more driven then ever before. It’s been an incredibly tough year for many, but we will prevail.
To learn more about Powers Ventures, visit their website at https://powersventuresmn.com/.
Executive Chef Hodapp working at J.Powers at the Hilton. This elegant new space is SE Minnesota’s premier venue.
Advantage Magazine | 11
May 2021
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