Four Silos LLC owner Mason Berlinghoff on navigating a constantly evolving industry & a business partnership close to home

21-year-old Mason Berlinghoff launched Four Silos Land Management LLC in 2020. The Amenia, NY, native talks about the intricacies of owning and operating the business, which has a primary focus on land management work including excavation, forestry, and gardening.

How did you decide to start this business? How did you come up with the business’ name […]

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Carrying on a legacy: Michael Fournier of Fournier’s Lawn Care

Michael Fournier has been taking care of lawns since he was eight years old. The 30-year-old started working with his grandfather, Leonard “Lenny” Fournier, as a kid, and following his graduation from high school, he started his own lawn care business in 2012, appropriately named Fournier’s Lawn Care. 

“I’ve done this my whole life,” he […]

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Independent musician Glori Wilder talks songwriting inspiration, booking gigs, and her new album

22-year-old Glori Wilder has music in her blood. She wrote her first song when she was seven, and at age 19, she was officially signed to a record label. Now an independent artist, Glori is reshaping her identity and gearing up to release her first project since leaving her label. 

“Glori is obviously a stage […]

By |2024-10-28T15:01:17-04:00October 28th, 2024|30 Under 30 Features|

New to the Industry: Salon owner and hair stylist Kayleigh Greene talks about designing her space & the courage of entrepreneurship

22-year-old East Canaan, CT, native Kayleigh Greene shares what it’s been like owning Industry Salon Studio, located in Canton, CT. The salon, which specializes in custom color and IBE extensions, opened a little over a year ago in April 2023.

How did you come up with your business’ name and branding?

I had a hard time coming […]

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Totally Metal: Kody Goddard of KG Fabrication talks prioritizing client relationships and evolving as a business owner

28-year-old Kody Goddard discusses his metal fabrication and welding business, KG Fabrication, located in Ashley Falls, MA. 

When did you start KG Fabrication and how did you come up with the name and branding?

I formed a DBA for KG Fabrication in 2016 when I was two years out of high school. I spent countless days […]

By |2024-10-28T14:57:14-04:00October 28th, 2024|30 Under 30 Features|

Keegan Donovan’s Millbrook Beef + Dairy

22-year-old Keegan Donovan and her husband Brian are first generation farmers. Keegan had worked on farms while she was in high school, but she attended college for nursing and was working as a nurse when the pandemic hit. Brian, who had been milking cows commercially and shipping milk to distributors, suddenly found himself having to […]

By |2024-10-28T14:50:50-04:00October 28th, 2024|30 Under 30 Features|

Fred Kristjansson of Nailed It Building talks modern construction, large-scale projects, and building it right the first time

A passion for construction design, building, and renovations inspired 36-year-old Fred Kristjansson to found Nailed It Building & Construction in 2011. 

Fred obtained his associate’s degree in business from Columbia-Greene Community College in Hudson, NY, and while in college, he began working for other construction companies and getting as much work experience under his toolbelt […]

By |2024-10-28T14:33:02-04:00October 28th, 2024|30 Under 30 Features|

Many irons in the fire: How Pig Iron Films’ Ted Perotti provides vibrant storytelling and filmmaking expertise

Ted Perotti launched Pig Iron Films in North Canaan, CT, in the summer of 2020. As a freelance filmmaker and independent contractor, Ted seeks to do more than simply record videos by going above and beyond to illustrate a strong narrative for his clientele. “Anyone can create videos or reels for social media,” says Ted. […]

By |2024-10-29T09:17:51-04:00October 28th, 2024|30 Under 30 Features|
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