Here are just a few of the many things we’re grateful for this Thanksgiving. Photos: American Ratings Corporation, 2015
What are you thankful for? We put this question to some Diamond Certified company owners and a handful of American Ratings Corporation (ARC) employees. Here’s what they said:
The sweet life. Photo: Awnco Retractables, 2015
“I’m thankful that every day, my two children and I get to wake up to a beautiful sunrise and deer and rabbits playing in our yard. It’s a very sweet life we have.” —Leila Jacobsen, Owner, Awnco Retractables
Looking for a midnight snack? Paloma’s taco truck is only open from 10pm to midnight. Photo: American Ratings Corporation, 2015
“I’m grateful for Paloma’s food truck for serving good food late at night.” —Maria Onrubia, Production Coordinator, ARC
Matthew Hechim, owner of Water Heaters Masters, Inc. Photo: American Ratings Corporation, 2015
“I’m thankful for my family. I have a wonderful wife and a wonderful little girl, both of whom love me to death, so I’m a very lucky guy.”—Matthew Hechim, Owner, Water Heaters Masters, Inc
Char Leary’s father, William Fazande, with his grandchildren. Photo: American Ratings Corporation, 2015
“Healthy parents!”—Char Leary, Director of Production, ARC
“I’m grateful to be able to work so close to home and have a short counter-commute. I no longer have to put up with heavy traffic hassles.”—Steve Israel, Ratings Assistant, ARC
For Vic Cvijanovic, every day is Thanksgiving. Photo: American Ratings Corporation, 2015
“I’m thankful for so many things, including family, health, business and opportunity. For me, every day is Thanksgiving.”—Vic Cvijanovic, Owner, Pacific Landscaping
Mari K. Patrick’s daughter loves Starbucks, too. Photo: American Ratings Corporation, 2015
“I’m thankful for Starbucks and my daughter.”—Mari K. Patrick, Media Manager, ARC
Who isn’t grateful for pizza? Photo: American Ratings Corporation, 2015
“Pizza.” —Steve Carter, Systems Specialist, ARC
Carrie Gratiot and her family are also grateful for the Giants. Photo: American Ratings Corporation, 2015
“I’m grateful for my loving and supportive family.”—Carrie Gratiot, Staff Accountant, ARC
Edward Tran, owner of Selection Mortgage. Photo: American Ratings Corporation, 2015
“I’m thankful for my health, my family, good friends and the opportunity to do what I enjoy for a living.”—Edward Tran, Owner, Selection Mortgage
Wanderlust: A strong desire to travel. Photo: American Ratings Corporation, 2015.
“I’m grateful for wanderlust, because it’s better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times.” —Brandi Brush, Event Manager, ARC
“YouTube cat videos!”—Megan Harris, Graphic Design Specialist, ARC
This Thanksgiving, please enjoy your turkey and funny cat videos. Photo: American Ratings Corporation, 2015
We wish you all a happy and delicious Thanksgiving!