We have an amazing, strong team. We have spent countless hours developing our team, making sure the right people are in the right position, making sure everyone knows and buys into our mission, and supporting their work in whatever way will help them succeed. Because of that, our team is loyal, dedicated, and willing to do what it takes to get the job done.

In the past, we have had team members that just don't fit. They complain, they gossip, they drag their feet, and they contribute to a negative environment here in the shop. Those people had to go. We are a bunch of go-getters and our positive attitude towards work has helped our company grow and support our many customers. 

What does it take to work for Bridgeview? It takes someone who is friendly, who is genuinely interested in getting to know everyone. It takes someone who is humble enough to know that they don't know everything but confident in what they do know. It takes someone who likes to work, who is driven to accomplish the task placed in front of them. It takes a special person to work here and, even though we do seem picky, we have found that the right people are worth waiting for.

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It really is better to give than to receive. Each year in November we look into the coming year and make decisions on which nonprofit organizations we'd like to support in the new year. Every month we donate 2% of our gross sales to a nonprofit organization and we want to make sure those organizations reflect our core message and values.

One of our favorite organizations to give to is St Jude Children's Hospital. This organization has helped thousands of families who have children diagnosed with cancer. They offer cancer treatments for free and the support they give not only the patient but also the families is life-changing. This organization truly cares for people and it's an absolute pleasure to support them.

Giving as a company encourages the feelings of teamwork, of unity, and of making a difference. We already have a passion for lifting up American manufacturing, but the reason we care so much about it is because we see the people, not just the companies. Anything we can do to make the lives of others better means we are winning in our mission.


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Thank you gifts from various organizations we have donated to in the past.

Every company needs a set of values to help guide them in their decision-making, their goals, and in their company culture. Without a defined set of values, a company might not really know who they are, leading to dissatisfaction amongst team members and a lack of direction from leaders. 

While there are a great many things we value, we spent some time recently narrowing down those values to five core values that we believe truly represent who we are as a company. Those values are honesty, communication, teamwork, resourcefulness, and hungry, humble, and smart. They guide our company culture, help us know who to hire, and guide us in the many decisions we make on a weekly basis. 

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Seth (left) and Kevin (right) are inspecting completed assemblies. They're working together to make sure we send out the best quality product possible.

With a new Mission Statement, we felt that we also needed a new Vision Statement. What is a Vision Statement and how does it differ from a Mission Statement? A Mission Statement describes your "why" and sets boundaries around what your company is and what it isn't. A Vision Statement is what the world would be like if you accomplish your mission. 

Our Mission Statement is, "Bridgeview Manufacturing, LLC produces custom wire harnesses and cable assemblies, and provides engineering support to promote the success of small American manufacturing." So what would the world look like if we were to accomplish our mission?

We envision an America where manufacturing is booming again. Where every single state would have hundreds, if not thousands, of manufacturing companies producing the items we consume.  Where workers have good jobs, are treated with dignity, and are proud of the work they do supplying their neighbors with quality goods.  Where companies succeed and give back to the community, strengthening the very places their workers live, play, and worship. So how does Bridgeview fit in?

By providing our customers with high quality wire harnesses and cables assemblies, and supporting them with our engineering expertise, we can be a part of the resurgence of American manufacturing. That is our vision.

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Some of our team members: (left) at our annual retreat, (right) teamwork!