Business
USHER GROUP:
Supporting Women In The Industry
By Hollie Faye
I
n the face of a global pandemic, many business owners had to make fast and hard decisions to protect their businesses and the livelihoods of those they employ. But unlike some businesses, Usher Group founder and managing director, Theodore Vairaktaris, found a way to ensure he could repurpose some of his apprentices in a creative manner.
“I thought it was a really good idea during the COVID-19 pandemic to use some of our talented female apprentices to work with and teach how to install art and grow our art crew with females for a change,” Theodore said. After starting his multi-million-dollar business almost 20 years ago, Theodore has been a major advocate for women within the paint and wider trade industry. “It is so awesome to see more girls coming into the industry and seeing the passion they have for their trade,” he said.
By Hollie Harris
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