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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.
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“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.”
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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.
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“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