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Mar 25, 2011
Commercial Development Consultant
MILLER ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS HIRES DENNIS WESSEL AS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

St. Cloud, MN – March 25, 2011 - Miller Architects & Builders has recently hired Dennis Wessel as a Development Consultant in our commercial division.

Dennis Wessel brings to Miller Architects & Builders over 30 years of experience in the commercial construction industry. Dennis will be responsible for commercial project development and client relations in the upper Midwest.

“Dennis was hired to fill a need in our commercial division,” said Dave TeBrake, Executive Vice-President, Miller Architects & Builders. He has an immense understanding of construction materials and the construction process. He knows how to obtain the needs of prospective clients and provide solutions for those needs. Dennis is also very friendly and approachable, and will be a great asset in developing ongoing relationships with perspective clients.

Miller Architects & Builders specializes in development, architectural design and construction of commercial buildings, worship facilities, senior healthcare, healthcare, and funeral homes. Miller Architects & Builders serves the upper Midwest.

Apr 6, 2011
Miller Architects & Builders is 2011 Chamber Mark
St. Cloud, Minn. – Fifth-generation business owner, Dan Miller, is the 2011 Business Central Mark of Excellence-Family Owned Business Award recipient. The award is presented annually by the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce.

Miller, owner of Miller Architects and Builders, traces his roots in the construction industry back to the 1800s when his great-great grandfather arrived in the U.S. from Germany and put his cabinet and carpentry skills to work.

With the ups and downs of the economy and its impact on commercial construction, Miller has always been one to seek out long-term niches. In the 1960s and 1970s the company was heavily involved in the agriculture industry. At one point they had 14 crews working to shore up barn foundations on farms throughout the Midwest.

In the 1980s the company moved into commercial construction and was one of the pioneers of what has come to be known as the design-build system. Under design-build the contractor becomes a one-stop shop for the customer, helping with everything from project development, financing packages, site selection, architectural design, to construction management and supervision. Miller was one of the first construction companies in the state to bring an architect on staff full-time.

Dan grew up in the family business, spending his summers straightening barns. Shortly after graduating from college he started working with his father, developing and leasing the company’s properties. In 1990 Dan and his brother, Tim, purchased the construction portion of the business from their father.

Originally doing business within about an hour of St. Cloud, the company now has customers throughout the upper Midwest. That growth has followed the development of new niches – funeral homes, senior housing and assisted living, churches, and most recently, casinos. In 2000 Dan bought out Tim and in 2006 he brought in two long-term employees as partners.

Though the recession set them back, Miller Architects and Builders experienced a record year for profitability in 2010. “That’s partly because job cycles can be two to three years out,” Dan Miller said. “The pipeline of work was starting to look a little empty for awhile, but we’re filling up again so 2011 is looking pretty good, too.” Apparently that’s just one of the challenges that makes business interesting for Dan. “You’re never bored,” he said. “It’s these challenges that keep you interested.”

Dan Miller will be honored at the Chamber’s Business Awards Luncheon on May 3, 2011, at noon at the Holiday Inn and Suites. The cost is $19 for Chamber members; $29 for the general public; reservations can be made by calling 320-251-2940, ext. 126. The luncheon will also recognize Brownie Williams, Williams Integracare Clinic, the 2011 St. Cloud Area Small Business Owner of the Year, and John Schlecht, Crafts Direct, the 2011 St. Cloud Area Entrepreneurial Success Award Recipient.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Gail Ivers, St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce, 320-656-3809. Dan Miller can be reached by cell phone at 320.249.4109.

Apr 7 - Apr 9, 2011
MN AOG District Council and Equip Conference
Emmanuel Christian Center, 7777 University Ave., Minneapolis, MN

We're heading to the Minnesota Assemblies of God District Council and Equip Conference 2011. This weekend is made up of two separate events running one right after the other. Along with exhibiting our products and services, we look forward to connecting with you.

Apr 28 - Apr 30, 2011
Star of the North Meeting
Saint Paul River Centre, St. Paul, MN

We're heading to the Star of the North Meeting for three days of learning, networking and fun. Along with exhibiting our products and services, we look forward to connecting with you.