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or a customer’s client, and I advise them In the last five years, AlphaKOR has
to treat everyone they meet as if they are doubled their workforce. But, Abbruzzese
meeting themselves.” says no matter how big they are, their focus
Paying attention to detail and really is still to treat every client as if they’re
listening and caring about the concerns of their only client, which gets to be more of
the customer is what McAuliffe says she and a challenge as they grow, but is something
her team are all about, and it has led her to he says they are committed to maintaining.
success. “We are a leading technology company,
She says as a business owner, you should building a larger team each year by hiring
never be afraid of change or progression. people from the community and bringing
“Business is not written in stone,” explains some back home to work and live in the
McAuliffe. “It moves and flows like the tide Windsor Essex region,” states Abbruzzese.
and you must be able to go with the flow, So, what can entrepreneurs learn from
as they say. Remember each failure is not this ever-growing business?
a failure, as you will learn something from “Honesty, integrity, follow-up and
each one.” listening are the keys to our success,” explains
She also suggests — like she has often done Abbruzzese. “Consistently communicating
— that entrepreneurs should get advice from effectively and building relationships that
everywhere they can, and although you may are trusted and long-term have contributed
not follow their direction, getting a different to our successful growth over the years.”
perspective is always good.
At the AlphaKOR oicial ribbon cutting celebration
And finally: “Be true to yourself,” says
for the new location in June from left were: Yvonne
McAuliffe. “Believe in yourself and the
Pilon (WEtech Alliance President); Frank Abbruzzese
product or service you offer.” (AlphaKOR President); Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens
and Matt Marchand (Windsor Essex Regional Chamber
President). Photo courtesy of Frank Hupalo from
Frank Michael Photography.
organizations of all sizes in and all sectors of
business, both in the Windsor Essex region
and globally.
“We help our clients embrace innovation,”
explains Abbruzzese. “That makes a world
of difference to help them grow and be
successful.”
30 Years: Royal LePage Binder Real Estate
In February, a team lunch and cake
celebration was held to celebrate their When Frank Binder began operation
20 year milestone. Then, a couple of months of his real estate company, Royal LePage
20 Years: AlphaKOR Group Inc. later in April, there was more cause for Binder Real Estate, it was just he and one
celebration as they moved to their current other Sales Representative.
Twenty years ago, technology and social location at 7800 Twin Oaks Drive. While it was a modest start, the company
media was not what it is today. But, one local “There were 350 clients and guests who has grown exponentially since. Now 30
business had foresight in the industry and is attended, and Mayor Dilkens came to help years later, that same Sales Rep, Carol
now celebrating 20 years of success! cut the ribbon, officially opening our new Holtkamp, is still with the company – along
AlphaKOR Group Inc. (see website: campus,” says Abbruzzese. with 125 others!
AlphaKOR.com) celebrated two decades The business has continued to grow over
of operation in February. The business is a the years. Their humble start was at 1949
technology partner that provides solutions Ottawa Street – a location that was 600
for IT, including strategic planning, 24/7 square feet. Their move in the spring was
service support, website development, their third move, and the new location is an
social media strategies, custom software and impressive 12,000 square feet.
security audits. “We have grown year over year and we
President of AlphaKORFrank are on a path to continue to grow,” says
Abbruzzese says he and his business Abbruzzese.
partners, Ali Jaber, Shawn O’Rourke, and He explains that originally, AlphaKOR
Mazen Jaber, are very thankful for the was focused on the consumer market, but The local Royal LePage Binder Real Estate Management
support from their clientele over the years, this focus changed to the small to medium team from left: Fred Shaw, Carol Baillargeon and
and are proud of the accomplishment of market, and now they’re focused on the
Frank Binder. Photo courtesy of Royal LePage Binder.
20 years in business. entire business market globally.
“My business partners and I are pleased “The challenges were the rapid growth, as “I think a sense of satisfaction to be
that our company has been able to grow and we ran out of parking space and office space,” surrounded by a wonderful sales team is
flourish right here in Windsor Essex, and explains AlphaKOR. “We addressed these mostly how I feel,” says Binder of celebrating
that we currently employ over 40 full time with a satellite office, and the next phase was three decades in business. “We’ve been
staff,” says Abbruzzese. moving into our current 12,000 square-foot fortunate to amass a great group of
AlphaKOR services companies and campus on two acres.” salespeople and brokers covering all
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to treat everyone they meet as if they are doubled their workforce. But, Abbruzzese
meeting themselves.” says no matter how big they are, their focus
Paying attention to detail and really is still to treat every client as if they’re
listening and caring about the concerns of their only client, which gets to be more of
the customer is what McAuliffe says she and a challenge as they grow, but is something
her team are all about, and it has led her to he says they are committed to maintaining.
success. “We are a leading technology company,
She says as a business owner, you should building a larger team each year by hiring
never be afraid of change or progression. people from the community and bringing
“Business is not written in stone,” explains some back home to work and live in the
McAuliffe. “It moves and flows like the tide Windsor Essex region,” states Abbruzzese.
and you must be able to go with the flow, So, what can entrepreneurs learn from
as they say. Remember each failure is not this ever-growing business?
a failure, as you will learn something from “Honesty, integrity, follow-up and
each one.” listening are the keys to our success,” explains
She also suggests — like she has often done Abbruzzese. “Consistently communicating
— that entrepreneurs should get advice from effectively and building relationships that
everywhere they can, and although you may are trusted and long-term have contributed
not follow their direction, getting a different to our successful growth over the years.”
perspective is always good.
At the AlphaKOR oicial ribbon cutting celebration
And finally: “Be true to yourself,” says
for the new location in June from left were: Yvonne
McAuliffe. “Believe in yourself and the
Pilon (WEtech Alliance President); Frank Abbruzzese
product or service you offer.” (AlphaKOR President); Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens
and Matt Marchand (Windsor Essex Regional Chamber
President). Photo courtesy of Frank Hupalo from
Frank Michael Photography.
organizations of all sizes in and all sectors of
business, both in the Windsor Essex region
and globally.
“We help our clients embrace innovation,”
explains Abbruzzese. “That makes a world
of difference to help them grow and be
successful.”
30 Years: Royal LePage Binder Real Estate
In February, a team lunch and cake
celebration was held to celebrate their When Frank Binder began operation
20 year milestone. Then, a couple of months of his real estate company, Royal LePage
20 Years: AlphaKOR Group Inc. later in April, there was more cause for Binder Real Estate, it was just he and one
celebration as they moved to their current other Sales Representative.
Twenty years ago, technology and social location at 7800 Twin Oaks Drive. While it was a modest start, the company
media was not what it is today. But, one local “There were 350 clients and guests who has grown exponentially since. Now 30
business had foresight in the industry and is attended, and Mayor Dilkens came to help years later, that same Sales Rep, Carol
now celebrating 20 years of success! cut the ribbon, officially opening our new Holtkamp, is still with the company – along
AlphaKOR Group Inc. (see website: campus,” says Abbruzzese. with 125 others!
AlphaKOR.com) celebrated two decades The business has continued to grow over
of operation in February. The business is a the years. Their humble start was at 1949
technology partner that provides solutions Ottawa Street – a location that was 600
for IT, including strategic planning, 24/7 square feet. Their move in the spring was
service support, website development, their third move, and the new location is an
social media strategies, custom software and impressive 12,000 square feet.
security audits. “We have grown year over year and we
President of AlphaKORFrank are on a path to continue to grow,” says
Abbruzzese says he and his business Abbruzzese.
partners, Ali Jaber, Shawn O’Rourke, and He explains that originally, AlphaKOR
Mazen Jaber, are very thankful for the was focused on the consumer market, but The local Royal LePage Binder Real Estate Management
support from their clientele over the years, this focus changed to the small to medium team from left: Fred Shaw, Carol Baillargeon and
and are proud of the accomplishment of market, and now they’re focused on the
Frank Binder. Photo courtesy of Royal LePage Binder.
20 years in business. entire business market globally.
“My business partners and I are pleased “The challenges were the rapid growth, as “I think a sense of satisfaction to be
that our company has been able to grow and we ran out of parking space and office space,” surrounded by a wonderful sales team is
flourish right here in Windsor Essex, and explains AlphaKOR. “We addressed these mostly how I feel,” says Binder of celebrating
that we currently employ over 40 full time with a satellite office, and the next phase was three decades in business. “We’ve been
staff,” says Abbruzzese. moving into our current 12,000 square-foot fortunate to amass a great group of
AlphaKOR services companies and campus on two acres.” salespeople and brokers covering all
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