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Odoi Associates Inc.

Construction, facility and energy management

"Preparedness and persistence. We are attentive and diligently pursue customer satisfaction until we exceed expectations."

"Accomplishing a difficult plan of action, being personally satisfied with the results, knowing customers are satisfied as well, and being happy whilst executing"

""Build strong and lasting relationships.""

"OAI's tipping point occurred when we first received our bonding. This made it possible for us to receive a $2 million contract from the federal government. "

Success Secret | What Is Success? |
Best Advice | Tipping Point

Friends & family	Venture capital
Bank loan	Private investors
Line of credit	Credit cards
Savings/personal funds

Health insurance	Flextime
Life insurance	Company car
Telecommuting	401(K)
Tuition reimbursement	Stock options

Other Benefits:
Long-term disability

Rank Sales 2006 Industry Region

Company Details

Location: Greenbelt, MD
Founders: Ablade Odoi-Atsem, 53

Website: www.odoi.com

Year Started: May 1998

Initial Investment: $200K

Turned a Profit: 2003

First Million: 2003

2002 Sales: $279.1K

2006 Sales: $8.2M

Number of Employees:

Day 1: 1

2006: 45

2007: 55*

* Projected by 2008

Company Background

Noreen King, founder of Evolve Manufacturing defines success as looking back on life and being proud of the positive impact one made on a community. Thus, her goal to be involved in something bigger than herself is the idea that keeps the wheels turning at the contract manufacturer company. Providing turnkey solutions for precision mechanical and electro-mechanical products, Evolve Manufacturing uses outsourcing and strategic alliances to optimize capabilities while keeping costs low.

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