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We’ve grown a bit over the past few years and wanted to share our story with some of our newer audiences. Our story began in 1986, when Jake Silvis IV, just a high school student at the time, started cutting lawns and passing out flyers door-to-door while delivering eggs for Silvis Farms. After graduating in 1989, Jacob pursued his passion at Penn State, studying landscape contracting and horticulture. In 1991, he officially founded Silvis Group. What started as a small lawn-care venture has grown into a full-service landscape, design, and build firm. Today, we’ve become a recognized leader in both landscaping and snow management, known for our commitment to customer satisfaction and excellence in every aspect of the green industry. We don’t just fill positions; we’re constantly recruiting year-round to ensure we have the right people in place—trained, vetted, and ready to serve. By investing in ongoing training and coaching, we empower our team to go above and beyond for our clients. We have always believed in growth through learning and relationships built within the community. Our proactive approach to recruitment and education has helped us evolve into one of the region’s top-performing companies. We’ve come a long way—from mowing lawns to earning recognition like Business of the Year by the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce. Whether it’s transforming landscapes or ensuring businesses are safe during winter, our commitment to excellence remains the same. Silvis Group 🌱 “ROOTED In Client Satisfaction” #SnowRemoval #WinterPrep #CommercialLandscapeMaintenance #SilvisGroup #BusinessExcellence #AwardWinningSnowServices #OurStory #FromHumbleBeginnings #LandscapeLeaders #SnowManagementExpertsand

Check out this insightful article from NALP, featuring our very own Leadership & Development Specialist Skyler Westergard, CLT, CPH! His journey has been nothing short of inspiring, showcasing how hard work, passion & dedication can take you to places you never thought possible. 🌟 #HotOffthePress #LandCare #ItsBetterOutHere

Every month Creekside is celebrating the amazing team we have by showcasing one of our team members. This November, we're especially grateful for our amazing Estimator, Holly, who's been with Creekside for 2 years. Holly is a fast learner who has excelled at every challenge thrown her way. In addition to working hard as an estimator, Holly has also been working hard as a student. She recently received her Master of Science in Ag Education. Her efficiency, attention to detail, and hardworking spirit are second to none. But what truly sets her apart is her ability to lift up everyone around her. She's not just a rockstar at her job—she's an incredible teammate who brings positivity and encouragement to the whole team. Let’s learn a little bit more about Holly… Q: How many years in the industry? A: I’ve worked in construction for two years. Before this, I was a full time agriculture teacher. Q: What do you love/enjoy about the field? A: I love getting to work with the other folks at Creekside. I feel surrounded by people who are intelligent, driven, and kind, and they’ve taught me so much. It makes coming to work everyday a new, enjoyable experience. Q: What is one of your favorite things to do on your weekends/ day off? A: I love taking day trips to the coast or hiking with my dog, Hank! Q: If you had a superpower, what would it be? A: I’d love to be able to teleport. No more commute! I could make it to job walks in a flash! Q: What’s your guilty pleasure movie? A: I’m not ashamed to admit that I love the newer Godzilla movies. Q: What is the worst fashion decision you ever made? Do you have pictures? A: I went through a phase in high school (didn’t we all?) where I had some animal print jeans, side bangs, and an eyebrow piercing. It was a quite the look. #TeamMemberSpotlight #CreeksideCommercialBuilders #BuildingCommunity #BuildingExcellence #CommercialConstruction #QualityConstruction #ConstructionLife #BuildingSuccess #ConstructionIndustry #ConstructionSolutions #CommercialProjects

Growing up in nature and then watching its decimination over the last 30yrs in my working life is heartbreaking. I think we’re suffering as a species quite simply because of our detachment from the natural environment. We know we feel better when we’re in it & when we look after it, yet here we are with 3% left across the board from just 100yrs ago. We’ve been led to eat it, spray it, shoot it, skin it, cull it but not live with it and protect it with our lives. I’m not saying there aren’t incredible people doing extraordinary things to help nature thrive but it’s an effort that needs addressing on a larger scale and it can all start in the garden. I’ve invested 30+yrs in construction with the notion of building homes not houses, I’ve researched how creating the right environment during the building process creates the best place for a family to thrive once the build is completed. Sowing and maintaining Wild flower meadows, hedgerows and planting organic vegetables has proven in our research that everyone benifits, from the nature, the workforce, the quality of the build and family life. At Axford & Heaton we’ve come up with a solution to put back 3% of wildflower meadow land in 3yrs through construction sites….open the link to find out how we can make the United Kingdom and beyond healthy again. Cristina Axford Tom Howe Liam J Heaton #axfordheaton #nature1 #betterbuilding https://nature1.co.uk/

Protected bikeways near Wrigley Field? Let's see what we can do with #BeyondTypicals in under 7 minutes... In today's not-so-Random Recreation, I zoomed into my old stomping grounds - Chicago, IL - to see if I can add some #CompleteStreets improvements to Clark Street near Wrigley Field*. I worked on a lot of these protected bikeway improvements throughout my years in Chicago, so I understand that this is an "easier-said-than-done" kind of change within the 42' curb-to-curb width. Removing an entire lane of parking near Wrigley would be a big hurdle (politically/economically/functionally/etc.), but it would make Wrigleyville much more accessible to all ages and abilities. Clark Street is also a bus route, so special designs would need to be considered at the frequent bus stops within the corridor - this kind of two-way bikeway would be a great candidate for in-lane bus stops and floating bus stop islands! *Inspired by some of John Greenfield's social media discourse I was reading the other day. Leave a comment and let me know what you think of a reconfigured Wrigley! Would you like to try out this software for your own #ActiveTransportation projects? Check out more at https://lnkd.in/gDPyr4At Beyond CAD Inc. #CivilEngineering #TransportationPlanning #TransitPlanning #SafeStreetsForAll #UrbanDesign

🌱 **Introducing Sidney’s Lawn Service on LinkedIn: A Veteran-Owned Journey to Green Excellence** 🌱 Greetings, LinkedIn Community! We're thrilled to step into this vibrant network as Sidney’s Lawn Service (SLS) - your expert partner in transforming outdoor spaces into lush, welcoming paradises. But we're not just about lawns and landscapes; we're about bringing a level of dedication, discipline, and care to our work that only comes from a foundation built on service. **Proudly Veteran-Owned and Operated** As a veteran-owned and operated business, the values of leadership, integrity, and a commitment to excellence guide every lawn we tend to and every relationship we build. Our mission? To combine the skills and discipline learned in service with our passion for the environment, creating outdoor spaces that not only dazzle but also contribute to the well-being of our communities and the planet. **Our Commitment to You** - 🍃 **Eco-Friendly Practices:** Sustainability isn't just a buzzword for us; it's a responsibility. - 🏡 **Tailored Solutions:** Because your outdoor space is as unique as you are. - 💼 **Professional Excellence:** The precision and reliability we learned in uniform, now dedicated to your lawns and gardens. As we grow our presence here on LinkedIn, we look forward to connecting with you—whether you're a potential client interested in enhancing your property, a fellow veteran in the green industry, or anyone who shares our love for creating beautiful, sustainable outdoor spaces. **A Salute to Our Community** To our clients, supporters, and fellow veterans: your trust in us is the foundation of our business. We're here to serve you, just as we served our country, with hard work, respect, and dedication to excellence. Stay tuned for insights, project highlights, and the occasional story from our journey from military service to lawn service. And of course, we're always here to talk about how we can bring your vision for your outdoor spaces to life. 🌟 **Get in Touch** For more about our services or to schedule a consultation, please visit [Your Website] or reach out directly here on LinkedIn. Let's create something great together. #VeteranOwned #SLS #LawnCareLeaders #EcoFriendlyLandscaping #NewBeginnings

It’s never easy deciding on a name for a new development, but it’s official, our Baconsthorpe site now has a name! 💚 Inspired by the barns' previous life and the surrounding area we’ve chosen Meadow Grange. What do you think? #sitebranding #sitename #developmentname #propertydevelopment #branconversion #meadowgrangebarns

It’s never easy deciding on a name for a new development, but it’s official, our Baconsthorpe development now has a name! 💚 Inspired by the barns' previous life and the surrounding area we’ve chosen Meadow Grange. What do you think? #sitebranding #sitename #developmentname #propertydevelopment #branconversion #meadowgrangebarns

Originally, Brian DuMont just wanted to have five employees at his company. Now, yardnique, Inc. has 3,000 employees. Learn about their growth strategy, how they found their niche and their keys to success here. https://hubs.ly/Q02DGRdV0 Stay up to date here. https://hubs.ly/Q02DGSCn0