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Fredonia, WI, April 1, 2023 — Guy & O'Neill \has been named a Milwaukee’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® by the National Association For Business Resources for the year 2023. Only companies that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative and thoughtful human resource approaches and employee enrichment programs are given this honor.

G&O was evaluated against a number of key measures relative to other nationally recognized winners. The categories that were scored include Compensation, Benefits and Employee Solutions; Employee Enrichment, Engagement and Retention; Creative Wellness and Wellbeing Solutions; Employee Education and Development; Recruitment and Selection; Employee Achievement and Recognition; Communication and Shared Vision; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Work-Life Blend; Community Initiatives and Corporate Responsibility; Leadership Strategy and Company Performance.

Fredonia, WI, April 1, 2022 — Guy & O'Neill \has been named a Milwaukee’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® by the National Association For Business Resources for the year 2022. Only companies that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative and thoughtful human resource approaches and employee enrichment programs are given this honor.

“We are proud to be a Milwaukee’s Best & Brightest Company for the fourth consecutive year and this recognition is a testament to the high quality of G&O employees and a credit to the amazing culture of collaboration that they engender” said Jeff Brooks, G&O’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

G&O was evaluated against a number of key measures relative to other nationally recognized winners. The categories that were scored include Compensation, Benefits and Employee Solutions; Employee Enrichment, Engagement and Retention; Creative Wellness and Wellbeing Solutions; Employee Education and Development; Recruitment and Selection; Employee Achievement and Recognition; Communication and Shared Vision; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Work-Life Blend; Community Initiatives and Corporate Responsibility; Leadership Strategy and Company Performance.

Guy & O’Neill, Inc, located in Fredonia, Wisconsin, has been named the 2021 Ozaukee Economic Development Large Business of the Year. This program, which began in 2013, recognizes small, medium, and large-sized businesses who show exemplary growth in areas such as revenue, sales, expansion and community involvement. This year’s award also focused on how businesses responded to Covid-19 in 2020.

This distinguished recognition is a result of exponential growth within the company, increased full-time employment and production capacity as well as a 125,000-square-foot warehouse addition is being added to the south end of the 200 Industrial Drive building due to be completed this fall. Guy & O’Neill also supports local sports teams, community fundraisers, family events, and gives to local families during the holidays.

Ozaukee Economic Development assists and advances the business prosperity in Ozaukee County by collaborating with communities and partners to ensuring a growing and diversified Ozaukee County economy.

Pictured: Guy & O'Neill Human Resources Manager Jennifer Engert with Doig Corporation President Jim Winistor who nominated G&O

Guy & O’Neill, Inc (Fredonia, WI) is expanding its building footprint due to increased growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Working around the clock to manufacture disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizing products, and a variety of cleaning products, G&O continues to rapidly grow. 

The construction will begin Monday, April 5, 2021 on a 125,000-square-foot warehouse addition on the south end of 200 Industrial Drive. The new building will serve as a warehouse space complete with high-density racking, push-back racking, shipping offices and bathrooms. The addition will also include seven dock doors. 

“We continue to grow to meet the needs of our customers, and we need more warehouse space to handle the increased flow of raw materials and finished products through our facility.” said Patrick Weber, Supply Chain Director.  Added Jeff Brooks, CEO of Guy & O’Neill, “We are pleased to continue to invest in the Fredonia area and appreciative for the community’s support of Guy & O’Neill. This warehouse expansion helps support our infrastructure needs, and we continue to look for more employees to join our growing and thriving family.”

The project is due to be completed this fall.

Photo Courtesy of Ozaukee Press

Guy & O'Neill is named one of Milwaukee’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® by the National Association For Business Resources for the 2021 calendar year. 

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® competition identifies and honors companies that deliver exceptional human resource practices and an impressive commitment to their employees. Organizations are assessed based on categories such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and more.

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® is a national program with annual symposium and award galas presented in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Houston, Milwaukee, San Diego, and San Francisco. Visit www.thebestandbrightest.com for more details.