For 30 years, Weninger Construction and Design has been building their reputation in Âé¶čAV.
Apart from minor celebrations for the three-decade milestone, itâs business as usual for the family-run local business that has designed builds across the Okanagan including Big White and Shannon Lake.
Co-owner Marlin Weninger, along side wife Pauline, feel lucky to work with and within their community.
âThis is what we do,â Pauline said.
âItâs really nice to continue operating in the Okanagan. You learn something new every day, even after 3o years. Weâve got to work on a lot of interesting things in Âé¶čAV and weâre grateful for that.â
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The business is going into its third generation with the Weninger family. Marlinâs uncle Pete started the family in the construction business with Peteâs brothers. Since then, sons, daughters, grandchildren and in-laws have joined Weninger Constructionâs continuing their service to the local community.
âWe have a family with the businesses and customers that are our regulars,â Marlin said.
âFrom our lawyers and accountants, we like to deal with family and local Âé¶čAV businesses. We feel we are well taken care of by our community and we like to do the same as much as we can.â
The Weninger family is rooted in the community, their two daughters went to Rutland Middle School and they have been recognized at the Canadian Homebuilders of the Central Okanagan Tommie Awards in 2019, 2017 and 2011.
âI think Âé¶čAV is that kind of place where people go to the strong stores and people like to stick local,â Pauline said.
âTo us, having that relationship (to the community) is a big part of being able to do business in the Okanagan. Our customer service and relationships are a big factor in that.â
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Years ago, uncle Pete got Marlin started in the family business at a young age. Pete would send Marlin out for the tedious grunt-work and errand running. Years later, Marlin and Pauline didnât take a page out of uncle Peteâs playbook, but are happy their two daughters are involved in the family business.
âIt means a lot to keep it in the family,â Pauline said. âWeâre all about family.â
Weninger Construction doesnât have any plans to leave the Âé¶čAV community, and look forward to bigger and exciting projects over the next 30 years.
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