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Discount Fence owner lives out American dream
Larry Bergsma took a chance, started his own fencing business, feels lucky every day
By Sarah McCauley Staff Reporter
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BELLINGHAM — After years spent working in the fencing industry, Larry Bergsma decided to start his own company in 2012 with the goal of resolving the issues he had witnessed firsthand.
“Worked in the industry all my life and didn’t feel like I got treated fairly at times,” Bergsma said. “I decided to start my own company with the intention to treat employees fairly and provide a quality product at a fair price to customers.”
Discount Fence, Inc. is now a thriving business with locations in Bellingham, Mount Vernon and Marblemount. Bergsma said he is proud to primarily serve Whatcom and Skagit counties, which he calls home.
“I’ve lived here for over 25 years, raised my kids here, and I enjoy being a local small business,” he said.
Bergsma and his team brings years of experience to
