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Hartmann & Forbes founder, Michael Jones, named one of The Portland Business Journal's "40 under 40"
Winners selected based on business and civic accomplishments
Wilsonville, OR (March 2005) — Michael Jones, founder of Hartmann & Forbes, was chosen as one of The Portland Business Journal's 2005 "40 Under 40" award winners. Selected by The Business Journal's editorial staff based on business accomplishments and civic and community involvement, winners were honored at a special gala on March 17th and in the March 18th edition of The Business Journal.
"I'm proud to be selected as a '40 Under 40' winner," said Jones. "It's an honor to be recognized not only for Hartmann & Forbes' success, but for leading a culture that strives to exceed creative boundaries in business and community."
Jones' vision for Hartmann & Forbes was to develop an economically stable business that supports its surrounding communities and environment. An integral part of this vision was ensuring commitment to using sustainable, organically grown materials harvested exclusively from well-managed eco-systems in a way that preserves the environment. His passion and creativity has filtered down to the employees creating a culture that respects the ancient traditions of Japanese shade making while pushing the boundaries of design. As a result, Hartmann & Forbes is quickly becoming a well respected supplier in the design community.
About Hartmann & Forbes
Hartmann & Forbes specializes in manufacturing fine, handwoven roman shades, the industry's only handwoven draperies and exclusive PanelScreens™ in more than 150 natural weaves. The independent company is dedicated to preserving ancient handcrafting traditions through modern and innovative designs.
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