Message from the President November 2009

The end of the year is traditionally a time for reflecting on the achievements of the past 12 months. In spite of the extremely difficult economic conditions facing not only our industry but also the country as a whole, we at Milone & MacBroom, Inc. have so much for which to be thankful and proud.

In September, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the founding of our company. As the founding principal, I look back with amazement at our growth from a small storefront office to a mid-size multidisciplinary company with regional offices extending from Maine to South Carolina. While I would love to take credit for it, our success has been the result of the hard work of our dedicated and creative staff and their unwavering commitment to meeting the needs and expectations of our clients – supporting a vision where we as a company are known for its excellence. A local land use regulator recently commented when approving the plans for a new mixed use development that “the plans were prepared by the best design firm” and we will strive to maintain that reputation well into the future.

Also in September, we were honored to have received two awards from CE News. We placed among the Top 25 “Best Civil Engineering Firms to Work For in the Country” and one of the Top 10 Midsize Firms. These awards are an expression of the opinions of our employees and reflect our commitment to providing them with an exciting work environment where they can be creative and respected for their efforts. I can’t think of a more exciting way to mark our 25th anniversary.

The end of the year is also a time for looking toward the future. From all indications, 2010 will be equally challenging as the past year but we are a company that is committed to continued growth. We are dedicated to providing our clients with excellent work products delivered in an efficient manner and for competitive fees. At the same time, we will not lose sight of our core values of respect for our clients, our employees, and our pursuit of excellence.

John Milone