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BY DEREK MICAH
ARMSTRONG
Independent Stafl Writer
2/4/98
The only way to judge the future is by the past, and according SJ Meyer and Associates, Inc.'s(click to visit their web page) past, expansion is required for the future. SJM of Englewood celebrated a groundbreaking for its new location at 390 Hulls Drive last Wednesday with appearances made by the owner Steve Meyer, his wife Teresa, his two children, employees and Englewood city officials.
The expected completion date for the new building is August.
Presently located on Taywood, Meyer has decided to move in to the Englewood West I-70/Commercial Park because of the rate at which his business is currently expanding.
"We are busting at the seams," said Meyer. "We are moving because we have grown out of our current facilities."
The new building, which will be 3850 square feet and is considerably larger than their current location, will house Meyer, his associates John Skolnicki. Cheryl Flood and Theresa Smith, along with nine other employees. No decisions have been made yet as to whether more employees will be hired, and if so, how many.
Skolnicki and Flood are both certified public accountants who deal primarily with corporate financial statements and tax returns. Smith, who is an accountant, is in charge of handling the accounting services for small business and some tax rerunls.
"I am really excited about the move, " said Meyer. "In fact, 'everybody seems to be excited about the move because it will allow us to expand our services and number of clients."
SJM gains 25 percent of its business from clients who are health care professionals, 25 percent from real estate and construction, while the rest is primarily small privately owned business and individuals.
The public accountants of SJM place an emphasis on tax consulting, business and personal financial planners and business advisory, said Meyer. They also participate in evaluation work for closely held businesses, which is when a business is owned by one or two owners or when the stock is held entirely by one family or a few people.
"We are all very excited." said Smith. "After being scrunched, we will have lots of room with windows that open."
The new building will be built with better technology than their current location, with more phone lines, voice mail and wired for the Internet. Skolnicki said, "After two years it is time to move. Steve has planned for the future and plans for more technology and more efficient use of this higher technology."
Flood is excited about the move because SJM will have a fresh start. "We are all looking forward to the added space." said Flood. "It allows for us to start over fresh and get organized. I think the move will be helpful to the entire office."
Meyer, a resident of Clayton and owner of SJM, graduated from St. Joseph in Renseleer, Ind. with a business degree in 1977. Originally from Fort Loramie. Meyer and his family moved to the Northmont area in 1984.
Since his arrival, Meyer has served the Northmont community by participating as president of the Northmont Rotary in 1991, as a trustee of the Northmont Education foundation (NEF) and as a trustee for the Englewood/Northmont Chamber of Commerce.
Meyer is currently serving Clayton by being a member of the Community Improvement Corporation for the New City of Clayton (CIC). Meyer is also presently serving on the Parish Council for St. Paul's.