Anthony Soave Builds Success on Sound Communication Soave Enterprises is a business cluster of many successful companies in diverse industries offering meaningful growth opportunities. Each division, from metals recycling to industrial services, stands on its own ability to compete in the marketplace. Importantly, each business unit in this group benefits from its relationship with Soave through developmental and strategic guidance, financial and administrative support. The composition of this group of companies is fluid, its complexion changing as new acquisitions and investments are attracted and funded as Anthony Soave continues to work hard to build and diversify with new opportunities. Building Communication Lines To keep the company running strong, Anthony Soave encourages constant and effective communication within each business and across the company. Since the first ever meeting of the entire Soave Enterprises’ management team in 2006, Soave has continued to foster collaboration and communication skills within Soave Enterprises. At that first historical meeting, Soave was proud to be a witness and participate in the gathering of Soave Enterprises’ portfolio company and corporate leaders. The atmosphere was filled with camaraderie, but the most significant objective was meaningful communication. Taking Time to Connect The wide-ranging Soave portfolio encompasses companies from truly diverse industries: real estate development, beverage distribution, automobile dealerships, metals recycling, and transportation services, among others. With a handful of exceptions, these company managers have little opportunity to interact daily, but have much to learn from each other. It’s critical to remember that the current high tech communication environment, which has significantly impacted business efficiency and productivity, also has its drawbacks. If communication tools are not used wisely, it is easy to become buried in transactional minutia. Employees find themselves sharing a lot of data, but not enough vision. This leads to a great deal of interaction without critical relationship building. Business leaders often run so fast they don’t take time to meaningfully connect. At Soave management meetings, communication is more than just fact sharing, although that certainly is part of it. Each gathering is an investment in relationships and a welcome reminder that at Soave Enterprises, it really is all about the people. Anthony Soave teaches that communication about things that really matter often takes time and forethought. Certainly, leaders should all do more of it with their employees, customers and families. This type of communicating makes Soave Enterprises different. And in this instance, what makes the company different will truly makes it better. About Anthony Soave and Soave Enterprises
Soave Enterprises is a privately held, Detroit-based company with holdings in dozens of companies. Its substantial financial and managerial resources bring strength to these entities. These holdings encompass a wide array of industries including: metals recycling, real estate, industrial services, beverage distribution, automotive retailing, transportation, hydroponic greenhouse operations, and warehousing and logistics. During our first three decades, Soave Enterprises founded and built City Management Corporation, a multi-state waste management and environmental services group. City Management, through Mr. Soave's stewardship, grew to become one of the industry's largest and most respected operators. In 1998, City Management and its associated holdings were divested and subsequently became a part of one of the largest environmental companies in the world. Today, Soave Enterprises is providing growth capital and other resources to its portfolio of companies, which collectively generate annual sales in excess of $1.5 billion. The Soave investment strategy currently focuses on expansion within existing industries. Soave brings new vitality to acquired businesses and lays the groundwork for new ventures compatible with his recognized management strengths and ample financial resources. For more information on Tony Soave and Soave Enterprises, please visit http://www.soave.com. Soave Enterprises 3400 E Lafayette Detroit, MI 48207 313-567-7000 http://www.soave.com