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CHAMBER NEWS


        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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