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Above & Beyond

Illinois-based Reinhart Grounds Maintenance is a leading Bloomington landscaper, and 2007 Pros in Excellence Award winner.

Todd (left) and Chad Reinhart

Mowing & Maintenance

Waging War on Costs

Already a leading Connecticut landscaper specializing in commercial maintenance, Eastern Land Management focuses on cutting costs as market forces cause stagnant pricing.

Times have changed. At 24 years old, Bruce Jr. is an account manager and, like his father, has a degree in business. Says Bruce Sr., 'When he takes over some day, he will be swinging a 300-pound monkey, compared to the 50-pound monkey I was swinging. Costs have gone up, there's more competition, and customers are more sophisticated and price-sensitive than their predecessors. He will have to continue battling operational costs while delivering a superior product to the market.

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