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Palatine, IL, JULY 23, 2003 - Interesting Facts About Your Business: Homeowners Connections, Inc. now in it's third year of business, recently moved to a new location above Zimmer Hardware in downtown Palatine on Brockway and Palatine Road. In 3 short years, HCI has surpassed 200 member contractors with more being added daily. Since it's inception in 1999, HCI has generated over $10 million dollars in revenues for member contractors. With over 10 years of combined experience in the contractor referral service industry, HCI has proudly completed over 5,000 home improvement projects in the Chicagoland Suburbs and continues to beautify and remodel the homes in their own backyard.

Special services or amenities you offer: You have decided to start fixing up the house this year. You need to completely remodel the kitchen, paint all the ceilings, get new windows, and fix the roof on the garage, and that's just the beginning of your home improvement list.  Where are you going to find a reliable contractor to turn your humble abode into the house of your dreams?  You're not going to find what you are looking for in the yellow pages! You have tried that before and you didn't get very far! Why don't you use a contractor referral service?  Homeowners Connections Inc is Chicagoland's Premier Contractor Referral Service. We are a "Matchmaker" for Homeowners and Contractors. Our free service saves homeowners the time and hassle of researching and interviewing contractors.  We prescreen all of our member contractors to make sure that they are licensed, insured, bonded and leave their homeowners satisfied.  The contractors will contact the homeowner directly to set-up the estimates. Our contractors do everything from painting and building new decks to large room additions and kitchen / bathroom remodels.  HCI is a one-stop shop for all your home improvement needs. And best of all it's a free service to homeowners.

What sets your business apart from others? We talk to each and everyone homeowner personally to make sure we know exactly what each home improvement project entails. We then connect the homeowner with the contractors and allow the homeowner to choose for themselves the right contractor for their project. We will follow up with every homeowner to make sure that the entire process, from selection to final completion, has been as smooth as we can make it. And best of all it's a free service to homeowners.

Secrets of your success: Every aspect of our business model has led us to an explosive three consecutive years of growth.  From the personal service we give to our homeowners and contractors, to the widespread marketing efforts in home shows, festivals and local publications. The excellent word of mouth referral is and always will be our best source of business.  We make people happy and contractors happy.  That is the secret to our success!

How did it all begin? Our CEO and founder, Matthew Jonas started his company in the Chicagoland area intent on helping his friends and neighbors connect with high quality contractors.  His extensive experience in another company with a different business model left him unsatisfied and passionate about doing business better.  This led to Homeowners Connections and it's continued desire to be the best way to connect the homeowner with the finest contractors available in the Chicagoland market.