Southwind Construction Corp.
14649 Hwy 41 N., Ste. 100
Evansville, IN 47725-9357
(800) 880-7120

Situation

In 2001, Don Seibert purchased Southwind Construction Company – a dredging business located in Evansville, Indiana. With decisions to be made about setting up his corporation, tax planning and finances, CEO Seibert knew he needed the support of a trusted business advisor by his side that understood his industry.

Solution

Without hesitation, Seibert called on long-time ally and local Evansville accounting firm Harding, Shymanski & Company for the support and assistance he was looking for. Seibert had worked with the firm previously through his work at Koester Companies and knew it was the right choice for him.

“Harding knows the construction industry,” says Seibert. “They understand the issues we face and can answer the questions that we need answered.”

The firm’s Vice President of Client Services, Randy Schulz, began working with Seibert right away – even before the purchase was made.

“While Don was in the process of purchasing Southwind, we were there helping with banking issues, setting up his corporation, developing a business plan,” says Schulz. “There were just a number of issues to address from the onset.”

Southwind took advantage of what many other Evansville-area construction businesses are also discovering –Harding, Shymanski & Company’s vast selection of services specifically for construction companies. They have an entire team dedicated to the industry and have designed their service offerings accordingly. From bonding issues and multi-state operations to cash flow management and more, HSC has it covered – and Southwind Construction experienced it first-hand.

Services

Over the past two years, Southwind Construction has enjoyed an ongoing relationship with Harding, Shymanski & Company and calls on them frequently as business issues arise. Their work together has included:

• Business Planning
• Finance Issues
• Setting up Corporations
• Pre-qualification Licensing
• Placing a Controller and CFO
• Personal Tax Planning
• Estate Planning
• TQM Training
• Corporate Tax Planning
• Annual Financial Audits
• Human Resources Assistance
• Strategic Planning Assistance

Conclusion

Harding, Shymanski & Company continues to work with Southwind as issues arise. In addition, the firm sends Southwind updates periodically about topics that may interest them or concern their business.

“They have quality people onboard,” says Seibert. “I can call Randy and if he doesn’t know the answer himself, he’ll get back to me quickly with someone who does. It’s just a well-rounded firm.”

To learn more about Harding Shymanski’s construction services, contact Randy Schulz at 812-491-1344.