On Oct. 24, Wharton-Smith joined Charlotte County representatives to cut the ribbon at the newly built Station No. 5 in the Burnt Store neighborhood of Punta Gorda. See more pictures. “We’ve needed this fire station for 20 years,” said Robert Hancik, Burnt Store Lakes Property Association President. “About 2,000 residents in 700 homes welcome this fire [...]
Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise participants in the Sanford office enjoyed massages, water rowing, grip strength testing, free flu shots, ping-pong matches, and more. There were games, giveaways, and raffle prizes, including a Foodi Air Oven, Nutri Ninja Blender, and a chair massager. Those on the Big Red Bus received a wellness checkup, including blood pressure, [...]
Wharton-Smith’s Corporate Services team and the Central Florida Commercial team held their annual party at the Barn in Sanford, Florida, on Oct. 12 and Oct. 19, respectively. The Barn is a local favorite known for its country music, line dancing, and 16,000 square feet of entertainment space, including seven bars, pool tables, and karaoke for [...]
On Oct. 13, the Carolinas Water and Commercial Divisions came together for a teambuilding event with savory dishes, music, and golf for all skill levels at TopGolf. “It is great to have such a fun team to not just work with but also enjoy time together outside the office,” Scott Whelchel, Project Executive, said. “Thanks [...]
Hurricane Ian Recovery continues for our Wharton-Smith teams in North Port and Fort Myers. The offices are officially back up and running after being closed for two weeks; however, there is still a long road to recovery for some team members whose homes suffered significant damage. Senior Proposal Coordinator Desiree Strickling voiced her appreciation on [...]
Once again, all Wharton-Smith regions have been named an Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) by the Associated Builders and Contractors. AQC members “proudly set the construction industry standard as high performing, ethical contractors and members of their communities.” AQC status is determined by a stringent and thorough set of criteria demonstrating a commitment to five key [...]
Wharton-Smith is ranked No. 5 in the Orlando Business Journal’s (OBJ) Golden 100 Top Privately Held Companies. This 2022 list – ranked by most recent year-end gross revenue – represents several industries, including professional service businesses, construction-related firms, real estate, tourism, technology, and manufacturing. We are also No. 24 on OBJ’s Central Florida Fast 50, [...]
On Sept. 22, Wharton-Smith team members joined other industry professionals for the annual Central Florida ABC Construction Expo in Orlando, Florida. ABC’s most significant event of the year is a unique opportunity to showcase Wharton-Smith to hundreds of current and potential subcontractors and suppliers. See more pictures The expo theme this year was Built to Game. [...]
On Sept. 15, Wharton-Smith team members at the Tampa office sponsored the American Water Works Association Florida Section’s Region IV Golf Pre-Registration Event. It was an outdoor tailgate-style party with food, fun, games, a dunk tank, and more! Watch video highlights. “We had a great time coordinating with volunteers for the golf event, socializing with our [...]
On Sept. 16, a Wharton-Smith Carolinas Water Division team participated in the 25th Annual Water for People Golf Tournament in Thomasville, North Carolina. The tournament was a fundraiser for NC One Water which is “dedicated to providing water education, training, and leadership to protect public health and the environment.” Congratulations to Wharton-Smith's own Johnnie Spivey for [...]
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