A group of builders in Eugene, Ore., who consider themselves early pioneers of the green building movement say their businesses have finally turned profitable, even during the downturn. Interviewed for an article in the Oregon Register Guard, these contractors, designers and architects now find themselves in a multimillion-dollar niche market.
Jerry’s Home Improvement, a DIY warehouse based in Eugene, Ore., has become a federal Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, according to an article in the Register Guard.