President's Corner

10.09.23

People. Our association was built on bringing together like-minded people with passion and a purpose. And even though much has changed in our 140 years, people still are – and always will be – our most valuable resource to our member companies. The same holds true with my business. A fourth generation of my family is now running the company that my grandfather, Samuel Frame, started in 1932. Our …

07.11.23

When my father handed me the keys to our family’s company, it became clear that running a small business required wearing many hats, making it really difficult to be an expert at any of them! I realized then and there that I couldn’t do it alone. I got involved in my local PHCC chapter to find out who everyone else was using in terms of bankers, lawyers, accountants, etc. I didn’t have to …

04.07.23

As p-h-c business owners, part of what we sign up for is the “opportunity” to survive the ups and downs that affect our companies. At times, it can feel like a rollercoaster. That is why it is so important, as company leaders, to have strong systems and structure in our businesses so we can withstand whatever is ahead. Taking over my family’s business at age 26 opened my eyes to good times and …