More Than Just Blocks

Ernest Maier. The name doesn't tell you much about the company, right? That's because it's more than a company, it's a family of employees who work together for each other and the customers. Located in Bladensburg, MD and specializing in masonry block manufacturing, Ernest Maier sells more than just blocks.

As an intern, I am currently working on developing a business plan for a trading partnership in emerging markets. The classes I've been taking at the MSBA program have been very helpful as I've had to research new markets, plot charts and graphs, as well as do PEST and SWOT analysis among other things. One of the things I like about the company is its small size and great flexibility. This is because I not only work during "office hours" but also during weekends and virtually anytime. How is this fun you may ask? The great flexibility allows me to work on my own during my free time and then communicate back and forth with my partner and also my boss.

Did I talk about my boss and CEO of the company, Mr Quinn, with whom I share the same office space with? No kidding. Not something you see in many companies these days. Mr Quinn is a Notre Dame alum too and one of the best bosses to have. I first met him in August when Professor McHie and I met with Mr Quinn when Senator Cardin was visiting during his Made in Maryland tour. More on that here: http://blog.msba.cua.edu/2013/09/msba-intern-attends-town-hall-meeting.html