Forum For Business August, 2015 | Page 10

smal l b u s i n e s s o f t h e mon t h BOB ETTENSOHN THE ETTENSOHN AGENCY/ALLSTATE The Ettensohn Agency representing Allstate Insurance took off 14 years ago when Bob Ettensohn hit town running, immediately getting involved in the community and making Lakeland his business and residential home of choice. Bob had a career in Allstate Insurance corporate but wanted to try his hand at the entrepreneurial side of the business and has made a great success that despite some troubling times (anyone remember the 2004 hurricane season? He does!) has stayed steady and steadfast through the rough waters of hurricanes and economic conditions. Bob has consolidated three agencies into his office at 3504 South Florida Avenue, where you are welcome to come in and view the results of his complete remodel that includes quality custom trim and mouldings largely designed and constructed by him. Between woodworking and operating an insurance business Bob gets involved in many facets of Lakeland life, including Lakeland South Rotary (past board president), Lakeland Chamber of Commerce (Chamber Leads, Leadership Lakeland), Club Success for Peace River Center, and the Police Athletic League. The firm provides a fullrange of personal and business insurance coverages tailored to the specific needs of the client, with his stated mission being to not only provide insurance coverages, but to educate his clients what and why various coverages are important. The Ettensohn Agency and Bob Ettensohn have been a great addition to Lakeland business and civic life, we are happy he chose Lakeland for his home, and we look forward to many more years. Best wishes to The Ettensohn Agency as the July 2015 Small Business of the Month winner! CURT WHEELER, For more information on the requirements for the Small Business Award and to view previous recipients, please visit LakelandChamber.com/ BusinessResource. IN THE PICTURE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: JONATHAN UNZUETA ROJAS, KATHY VAN HORN, CURT WHEELER (WHEELER APPRAISALS, LLC), BOB ETTENSOHN, MICHELLE BROWKYLE VAN HORN. 10 | F O R U M F O R B U S I N E S S APPRAISALS, LLC