Listen to the Next Generation

Princeton, Minnesota:  Visit a heavy metal shop where making it in America means making huge metal parts for trucks, tractors, and heavy equipment.

In this video, you will meet two generations of the Glenn family and take a quick walk around their business, Glenn Metalcraft.  Pictured here is the grandson of the founder and today's CEO of the business, Joe Glenn.  You'll also meet Joe's spirited Mom, Ginger. 

In 1983 Ginger and Dennis Glenn formally bought the business from Joe's granfather who started it all in 1945. However, when Dennis died 2005, there was a huge sense of loss and both of them at times felt quite alone without their favorite friend and strong hand.

But, Joe has squarely picked up the reigns.  He has analyzed both the local and the global competition, he's made some straegic decisions, and the company has narrowed its focus and it has flourished in tough times.

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Key Question:   How do we prepare the next generation?