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On Friday, our group had a field trip day and made a few stops in Marshall County. Our first visit was with Mr. Dave Meiners. Dave, now retired, was the former owner of BDI Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling in Pontiac, IL. Dave always has fun with our kids and gives so much great advice. He first shared his career path from a farming family into the trades at an early age; eventually relocating to Pontiac where he and a partner opened BDI in 1990. He spoke highly about the trades, shared their importance, and demonstrated how many things evolved and changed throughout his career. Dave emphasized the importance of work ethic, having goals, and finding a career you like. He also talked about getting involved in the community and meeting new people along the way. Thank you so much Dave for having us out. Thank you for all the valuable information! Thank you also to Jane for the fabulous chocolate chip cookies!
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