Congratulations $5K Sweepstakes Winners!
And thank you to all who participated
3rd Prize: 1-yr. Select Membership in the National Business Association: Won by Dawn Vermillion - formed Rocky Mountain Tree Surgeon, LLC in Colorado Springs, CO.
2nd Prize: $1,000 in printing credit from PrintingForLess.com: Won by James Rudisill - formed SwimFast LLC in PA.
$5,000 Grand Prize:
Won by Rich Halbeisen and Fern Wright who formed AccuCheck Professional Home Inspection, LLC in Charlotte, NC.
The AccuCheck Story...
In November of 2007, after 30 years of service as an engineer for IBM, Rich Halbeisen was one of a number of employees who was asked to take early retirement as a cost-savings measure.
Retirement, however, was not what Rich had in mind. Instead, this enterprising
50-year-old went back to school at a local community college and opened a real estate appraisal business.
As he was building his appraisal business, he met up with Fern Wright, "another
ex-IBMer" with a complementary skill set, and they started talking about starting a separate – but related – business that served the same market: Home Inspections.
As an engineer, Rich had an interest in this area, so back to school he went, and in the summer of 2008, he received his home inspection license.
"Our goal is to build the business slowly, get the equipment we need, learn and connect with others, basically, build a good foundation and be ready when the market rebounds," Rich said.
"Winning this prize is going to be a big help in covering some of our start-up expenses," he added.
Saving money on their LLC formation was a big reason Fern chose BizFilings, Rich told us. "I know what attorneys cost, and this is a better deal. You get great service and it's less expensive. Plus, Fern formed a different company with BizFilings a few years ago and had a positive experience, so the choice was easy."
After Fern found out they won the $5,000 grand prize, she called Rich and said, "You want some good news?"
"I always want some good news," I told her. When she told me the news, I said, "Get outta here! No way!"
Way.
Congratulations Rich and Fern. And Dawn and James, our other winners, as well.
We are happy to give our winners a boost in this tough economy and are here to help and support all prospective entrepreneurs when they are ready to form their new business.
There's never been a better time to Incorporate Your DreamTM
and form or grow your new business with BizFilings!
