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Hayhoe Asphalt Named 2019 Outstanding Small Business

Award Recipient

FIFTY YEARS AGO, HAYHOE ASPHALT
started as a small, three-person
operation providing basic asphalt
paving services. With just a dump
truck, an asphalt spreader and a
roller, Lloyd and John Hayhoe
began small and concentrated on what they knew how to do well—pave
driveways. Over the past five decades, Hayhoe Asphalt has grown into a
full-service commercial and residential asphalt paving and maintenance
company, based in Holt. Hayhoe Asphalt was named the 2019 Outstanding
Small Business Award recipient and will be recognized at the LRCC Annual
Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 27.

“I was very humbled to be included in such an amazing
group of local businesses that have won this award
previously,” said Amanda Hayhoe-Kruger, the third-
generation company president. “Many of those
companies have been an inspiration to small business
owners like me. When I think of the contributions
those companies have made in the Greater Lansing “This isn’t an honor just for me,” said Hayhoe-Kruger. “This is an honor for
area, for Hayhoe Asphalt to be included is an honor.” my grandparents and dad and for all of our employees who have worked so
hard. This is a great recognition of everyone’s efforts over the last 50 years.” n
A big part of the company’s success has been building
long-lasting relationships with both employees and Hayhoe
customers. Many of the current clients are second and First National Bank of Michigan seeds
third-generation families who have relied on Hayhoe Asphalt for all their landscaper’s continued success.
asphalt-related needs. Almost half of the company’s employees have been
with Hayhoe for more than 15 years.

“It’s not like it all rests on my shoulders,” said Hayhoe-Kruger. “We have
an amazing team that have been with us through multiple generations of
owners. We have several younger workers coming in now, so there is a lot of
continuity in the company beyond just me.”

Hayhoe prides itself on making the customer experience as smooth as
possible. The company has also been ahead of the industry norm when it
comes to embracing innovation. Hayhoe was one of the first in its field to
have a website, Facebook page and use Google AdWords. It has also led the
way among its competitors when it comes to making technology available
to its customers. “Jennifer (Marsh) at First
National Bank of Michigan made
“We are the only asphalt company in the area that has a completely online me and my business a priority, she
process,” said Hayhoe-Kruger. “Customers can request a quote online. We understands and supports every
aspect of my business, and her
can provide the quote online and they can pay their bill online.” communication is second to none.”
-Brian Stiles, Owner
Hayhoe Asphalt has become a community leader and its owners support Stiles Landscape
many local non-profits and schools with donations of services, materials
and funding. Recent labor and material donations include a walking path
for Angel House and an outdoor classroom for Hope Middle School and To learn more about our work with Stiles,
visit: www.fnbmichigan.com/stiles-landscape
parking lot repairs for Volunteers of America.
Hayhoe Asphalt and Amanda Hayhoe-Kruger have received several
awards for their commitment to the community as well as their business
success, including the Best of MichBusiness Succession Success (2018)
and Michigan 50 Companies to Watch (2016). Hayhoe Asphalt is truly a fnbmichigan.com | 517.319.8000 | 330 Marshall St., Suite 200, Lansing 48912
deserving recipient of the Outstanding Small Business Award.

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