Say Goodbye, Say Hello
Posted in General on Nov 11th, 2008
It’s time to reflect on this past year. 2008 has been a tremendous year. We have seen a lot of growth, as well as a few clients close their doors.
For the last several years we have had many mortgage companies as clients, and of course with the way of the economy they have each had to close their doors. I personally had a great relationship with most of these guys. Gateway Mortgage Lending, Iowa Mortgage Associates, Premier Mortgage Funding, etc., etc., etc. It is truly a shame to see these guys have to close their doors.
Mr. Alavi at Gateway Mortgage Lending had become a great friend to us. After 15 years in the business (6 years with us), he had to reluctantly close his doors.
There is truly something to say about a man who built his company from the ground up… literally. Mr. Alavi started with his own construction/remodelling company before founding the mortgage firm. He purchased the old ‘Pizza Ranch’ building on Hickman that used to be across the street from the Bucs Arena. He completely remodelled the interior with glass walls and enough room for his half a dozen or so brokers. A few years after that, he moved over to Douglas because his staff had grown to about 15 brokers. Then moved again just a year or so up the street, once again due to growth.
The Gateway Mortgage Lending firm included several office staff, accounting, and marketing personnel, as well as over 15 brokers. I wish him the best of luck (we are still in contact) as I wish all of our mortgage friends the best in their future endeavors.
I still keep in contact with a few of these guys who have pressed on. Mark (formerly of Iowa Mortgage Associate) now has West Star Mortgage, Mr. Alavi and some of his staff are now working with the State of Iowa.
On the flip-side of this coin, we have welcomed many new clients to the roster this year including Suite Dreams for Kids, Iowa Home Ownership Education Project (IHOEP), Dillon Law PC, Heartland Brick Council, Fortune Unlimited (Scuba Shop Pro), Dental Arts, Unified Contracting and more!
We have also amassed a tremendous client base for our Shopping Cart Made Simple as well as our Printing Division.
In the coming year we plan to expand our Printing and Media services along with continuing great success with our eCommerce and hosting solutions.
I wish you the best in the coming year… here’s to forward thinking…
- Christian Connett
CEO / Web Business Development
eSolutions Interactive LLC
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