GIESE COMPANIES - Revision history

Randylyon at 01:24, 19 November 2023

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	Since the location on Kerper Blvd. did not allow sufficient room for expansion, the company moved its sheet metal fabrication business to a building at 28th and Elm. A separate company, Giese Manufacturing, was formed to increase public awareness of the new business and $500,000 was invested in new machinery.		Since the location on Kerper Blvd. did not allow sufficient room for expansion, the company moved its sheet metal fabrication business to a building at 28th and Elm. A separate company, Giese Manufacturing, was formed to increase public awareness of the new business and $500,000 was invested in new machinery.

	In 1981 Jim Giese Roofing was established. In 2010 the company employed forty-four people and was located at 10410 Silverwood Drive.		In 1981 Jim Giese Roofing was established. In 2010 the company employed forty-four people and was located at 10410 Silverwood Drive. Notable projects in the tri-state region included the Lanaster Courthouse, Q Casino, [[MYSTIQUE CASINO]], Galena-Strauss Hospital, the old capitol building in Iowa City, and the University of Iowa Art replacement center.

	In 1990, the Giese company diversified into sheet metal fabrication as larger companies began outsourcing, and Giese found it could use equipment already used to make duct work.		In 1990, the Giese company diversified into sheet metal fabrication as larger companies began outsourcing, and Giese found it could use equipment already used to make duct work. Customers of the Giese HVAC and sheet metal division included Q casino, University of Dubuque Heritage Center, [[WAHLERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL]], and [[LORAS COLLEGE]].

	In 1997, Giese Sheet Metal Company employed an estimated sixty people throughout the year while Giese Manufacturing's employment had increased from two to fifteen. The company expanded again in 2002 with the opening of Giese Manufacturing at 7025 Chavenelle Road. Between 2002 and 2023, the company has expanded five times.		In 1997, Giese Sheet Metal Company employed an estimated sixty people throughout the year while Giese Manufacturing's employment had increased from two to fifteen. The company expanded again in 2002 with the opening of Giese Manufacturing at 7025 Chavenelle Road. Between 2002 and 2023, the company has expanded five times.

	In 2010 the Giese company had three operations in Dubuque: Giese Sheet Metal, Giese Manufacturing, and Giese Roofing. By 2023 to this was added Giese Lighting. Company employment rose to nearly 150 people.		In 2010 the Giese company had three operations in Dubuque: Giese Sheet Metal, Giese Manufacturing, and Giese Roofing. By 2023 to this was added Giese Lighting. Company employment rose to nearly 150 people.



	The willingness of the company to expand following family member interests may have had a large role in the family staying under family ownership. In the 1980s a study at Loyola University found that the chances of a family business remaining a family business were poor. An estimated 30% of family business were able to be passed along from the first generation, while only 13% survived passing on from the second generation and only 3% from the third. In 2023 the fourth generation managed the company with many of their sons and daughters in the business as well. (2)		The willingness of the company to expand following family member interests may have had a large role in the family staying under family ownership. In the 1980s a study at Loyola University found that the chances of a family business remaining a family business were poor. An estimated 30% of family business were able to be passed along from the first generation, while only 13% survived passing on from the second generation and only 3% from the third. In 2023 the fourth generation managed the company with many of their sons and daughters in the business as well. (2)

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	[[Image:giese-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph]]GIESE COMPANIES. In 1923 Edwin Giese began his own roofing and heating/air business in his garage. The business expanded to a location ~~next~~ to the Sutton Pool.		[[Image:giese-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph]]GIESE COMPANIES. In 1923 Edwin Giese began his own roofing and heating/air business in his garage off Rhomberg Avenue. The business, which originally focused on roofing and furnace repair. In 1935 expanded to a location across from to the Sutton Pool. The company headquarters were established and remained there until 1965 when the company move to 2125 Kerper Blvd. (1)

	Since the location on Kerper Blvd. did not allow sufficient room for expansion, the company moved its sheet metal fabrication business to a building at 28th and Elm. A separate company, Giese Manufacturing, was formed to increase public awareness of the new business and $500,000 was invested in new machinery.		Since the location on Kerper Blvd. did not allow sufficient room for expansion, the company moved its sheet metal fabrication business to a building at 28th and Elm. A separate company, Giese Manufacturing, was formed to increase public awareness of the new business and $500,000 was invested in new machinery.
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	In 1990, the Giese company diversified into sheet metal fabrication as larger companies began outsourcing, and Giese found it could use equipment already used to make duct work.		In 1990, the Giese company diversified into sheet metal fabrication as larger companies began outsourcing, and Giese found it could use equipment already used to make duct work.

	In 1997, Giese Sheet Metal Company employed an estimated sixty people throughout the year while Giese Manufacturing's employment had increased from two to fifteen.		In 1997, Giese Sheet Metal Company employed an estimated sixty people throughout the year while Giese Manufacturing's employment had increased from two to fifteen. The company expanded again in 2002 with the opening of Giese Manufacturing at 7025 Chavenelle Road. Between 2002 and 2023, the company has expanded five times.

	~~In 2010 the Giese~~ company ~~had three operations~~ in ~~Dubuque: Giese Sheet Metal,~~ Giese Manufacturing, ~~and Giese Roofing~~.












			In 2010 the Giese company had three operations in Dubuque: Giese Sheet Metal, Giese Manufacturing, and Giese Roofing. By 2023 to this was added Giese Lighting. Company employment rose to nearly 150 people.

			The willingness of the company to expand following family member interests may have had a large role in the family staying under family ownership. In the 1980s a study at Loyola University found that the chances of a family business remaining a family business were poor. An estimated 30% of family business were able to be passed along from the first generation, while only 13% survived passing on from the second generation and only 3% from the third. In 2023 the fourth generation managed the company with many of their sons and daughters in the business as well. (2)


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	~~---~~		1. Kruse, John, "100 Years of Giese," ''Telegraph Herald,'' October 22, 2023, p. 8C

	~~Source:~~		2. Ibid.

	"Chronology" ''Telegraph Herald'', 1979 p. 15D		"Chronology" ''Telegraph Herald'', 1979 p. 15D

Randylyon at 01:00, 18 September 2019

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	[[Image:giese-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph]]		[[Image:giese-1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph]]GIESE COMPANIES. In 1923 Edwin Giese began his own roofing and heating/air business in his garage. The business expanded to a location next to the Sutton Pool.
	~~[[Image:giese.jpg\|left\|thumb\|450px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding~~]]GIESE COMPANIES. In 1923 Edwin Giese began his own roofing and heating/air business in his garage. The business expanded to a location next to the Sutton Pool.

	Since the location on Kerper Blvd. did not allow sufficient room for expansion, the company moved its sheet metal fabrication business to a building at 28th and Elm. A separate company, Giese Manufacturing, was formed to increase public awareness of the new business and $500,000 was invested in new machinery.		Since the location on Kerper Blvd. did not allow sufficient room for expansion, the company moved its sheet metal fabrication business to a building at 28th and Elm. A separate company, Giese Manufacturing, was formed to increase public awareness of the new business and $500,000 was invested in new machinery.

Randylyon at 00:59, 18 September 2019

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	In 2010 the Giese company had three operations in Dubuque: Giese Sheet Metal, Giese Manufacturing, and Giese Roofing.		In 2010 the Giese company had three operations in Dubuque: Giese Sheet Metal, Giese Manufacturing, and Giese Roofing.

Randylyon at 00:58, 18 September 2019

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	In 2010 the Giese company had three operations in Dubuque: Giese Sheet Metal, Giese Manufacturing, and Giese Roofing.		In 2010 the Giese company had three operations in Dubuque: Giese Sheet Metal, Giese Manufacturing, and Giese Roofing.

	~~[[Image:GIESE.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|1979 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]~~

Randylyon at 19:20, 14 September 2019

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	"Chronology" Telegraph Herald, 1979 p. 15D		"Chronology" ''Telegraph Herald'', 1979 p. 15D

	"Families in Business, Telegraph Herald, July 30, 2010, p. 97		"Families in Business, ''Telegraph Herald'', July 30, 2010, p. 97

	[[Category: Manufacturing Company]]		[[Category: Manufacturing Company]]

Randylyon at 16:40, 13 August 2011

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	[[Category: Manufacturing Company]]		[[Category: Manufacturing Company]]




	~~[[Category: Company]]~~

Randylyon at 20:04, 8 June 2011

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	In 2010 the Giese company had three operations in Dubuque: Giese Sheet Metal, Giese Manufacturing, and Giese Roofing.		In 2010 the Giese company had three operations in Dubuque: Giese Sheet Metal, Giese Manufacturing, and Giese Roofing.

	[Image:GIESE.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|1979 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:GIESE.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|1979 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]

Randylyon at 20:03, 8 June 2011

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	In 2010 the Giese company had three operations in Dubuque: Giese Sheet Metal, Giese Manufacturing, and Giese Roofing.		In 2010 the Giese company had three operations in Dubuque: Giese Sheet Metal, Giese Manufacturing, and Giese Roofing.

			[Image:GIESE.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|1979 advertisement. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]

Randylyon at 04:17, 11 November 2010

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	In 2010 the Giese company had three operations in Dubuque: Giese Sheet Metal, Giese Manufacturing, and Giese Roofing.		In 2010 the Giese company had three operations in Dubuque: Giese Sheet Metal, Giese Manufacturing, and Giese Roofing.