Albert Lea Business Development Center

Tom and Jean Eaton, owners of Granicrete MN and distributors for the Granicrete International Company, became a part of the ALBDC in May of 2008. Granicrete is the innovative custom concrete resurfacing system. This product is used oon new or existing countertops and floors, and has the upscale look of granite, marble, tile and stone. Granicrete countertops were installed in the Extreme Makeover:Home Edition house in Freeborn County in October 2008. They utilize 3,600 sqare feet of space in the ALBDC.

Dennis Hanson started his own trucking company and worked out of his home in Austin, MN. but he needed a larger space for his expanding business. So, he came to us in July of 2008. He brings to Albert Lea a Nationwide van service that offers truckload services as well as partial shipments (LTL). They also offer logistics services as well as specialty load services and is a 48 state carrier with the main lines to the south and southeast as well as the west coast. Currently they have 2 full time employees and 2 part-time employees in the office, 9 award winning over the road drivers, and ll van trailers. Dennis says "We are excited about being a part of Albert Lea and look forward to our future here." Dennis and his staff utilize 4,500 square feet of space.