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Precision 2000 certified as 8a Business Development Company
2005 was a great year for Precision 2000, Inc. not only because its projects have grown but also because 2005 was the year where we achieved the certification as 8(a) business development and small disadvantaged company with the federal government. Participation in the 8(a) Program will give us the opportunity to continue our growth and increase our experience in the marketplace with the possibility of generating prime contractor opportunities to exhibit our management skill sets. Participation in the 8(a) program will also give us the opportunity to expand in neighboring states further enhancing chances for private sector work and open bid public projects as a construction company rather than a "minority" subcontractor.
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Hispanic Business Magazine EOY Award
Hispanic Business magazine held this past 10 th of November in Los Angeles , California , its 15 th annual Entrepreneur of the Year (E O Y ® ) Awards Gala. This event is organized in order to honor and recognize the effort and success of Hispanic entrepreneurs. Each year, hundreds of candidates are nominated by Business readers, companies, community leaders, and CEOs. Analysis of financial performance for the two previous years by the Hispanic Business staff narrows the pool to 15 finalists in five categories. Out of these 15 finalists, each is then judged by a panel of judges base on four criteria: financial performance, management practices, employee development, and encouragement of entrepreneurship.
Guiomar Obregon, Precision 2000, Inc.'s CEO, was nominated and awarded the Latina Entrepreneur of the Year award for 2005. Her display of superior achievements, leadership, innovation, vision, and civic service make her worthy of such recognition. Ms. Obregon's recognition as a leader is especially significant considering the company operates in the construction industry, field traditionally male-dominated.
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Halloween and Happy Holidays
Administrative and Operation departments went to Dave & Buster's to enjoy a hallowing party. After having dinner from its all-American menu and funniest desserts, the employees and their families shared time playing billiard and shuffleboard. Also, they went, with their Power Card charged up, to challenge their luck at the winner's circle, a huge area plenty of electronic games and arcade games which returned a lot of tickets to be redeemed for prices. At the end of the party everyone went back home happy and full of toys and merchandise won at the arcade.
Precision 2000, held its traditional end of the year party offering a "Colombian party". Employees of different countries enjoyed the delicious Colombian food and popular games. Food included among others "Ajiaco", a potato based soup with avocado, chicken, corn and delicious seasoning, "Bandeja Paisa", a plate with red beans, meat, rice, and plantain, and off course the traditional "empanadas", a turnover, and "arepas”, a white corn bread. After having dinner, the CEO and President gave some recognitions and award to outstanding employees for their hard work. Finally, the play time arrived. People tried the traditional "Sapo" ,that means frog, a game where the player has to score throwing a series of rings to the frog's mouth. Also, they tried the popular "tejo", a mix between an air bowling and eye-bull, and played soccer. Don't worry, just see the experts playing below. This was a really cross cultural party with plenty of food and entertainment.
We continue to build-up knowledge at the company
Continuing with Precision's philosophy to invest on the human capital, different groups of employees were trained. Field Engineers took a two-day workshop regarding robotic stations and topographic measures. This equipment would allow more control on site and a better interface with Terramodel, a CAD software. Project and safety engineers assisted to a 30-hour OSHA class. This training goes beyond the minimum legal requirements needed to have a safe workplace. Some foremen took a two-days Saturday training at the HCAG to read and interpret blue prints. After approving a test, Precision is able to assure that the job of our crews will be improved. Also, the decorative concrete crew took a couple of courses and hands-on trainings. It was trained on new techniques of stamped concrete and overlays using cementitious toppings, dies and stains. Finally, some managers went to the World of Concrete in Las Vegas and took training in concrete production, management, technology, and decorative concrete. These seminars were an excellent opportunity to learn about the new trends in the market and be prepared.
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New Projects
 In the middle of 2005 Precision 2000, Inc began one of the largest projects in company's history as a Prime contractor. Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport's new car rental facility, the CONRAC. This project will be performed in nine months with a value just under $15,000,000. The CONRAC facility is to be located south of Camp Creek Parkway and west of Interstate I-85 on a 100-acre site. Precision 2000, Inc. is working on the site preparation for the project which includes clearing, grubbing, demolition of pre-existing utilities, replacement of sanitary sewer lines, mass grading, retaining walls, fencing, seeding, mulching, and erosion control.
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A Warm Farewell
 December 2005 marked a new beginning for Harvin Urrego and his family. After 6 years working at Precision 2000 as Project Engineer, he and his family moved to Denver to support his wife's dream. Good luck in your new endeavor from your co-workers and friends at Precision 2000. To take over Harvin's responsibilities Alvaro Moncaleano was hired;he is civil engineer with many years of expertise in construction.
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