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DBI, they key to steady growth in a down economy is building relationships. And they should know. Since 2008, the office supply and furniture design firm has added 10 new positions, three of which were created just this year.
“Doing so much business with people in Mid-Michigan and our neighbors in
Downtown Lansing has really helped us to grow,” says Cindy Kangas, Director of Marking. “DBI is a smaller company, but we’re committed to doing business in Michigan. Also, the Governor has made this push for small business, and that has really given us a little boost.”
DBI has been in business since 1984 and currently employs about 75 workers. That number includes small offices in Jackson, Alma and the company’s warehouse workers.
“Most people who know about DBI, know about the office supplies,” says Kangas, “but we also have these wonderful furniture resources. We’ll do all the layout and design work, and a lot of people don’t know that we do that.”
Kangas says DBI’s plans to continue their slow and steady growth, continuing to provide customers with something different than the big box stores, including great customer service.
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