Ashland Town News Features Stephanie Vanderbilt for SBA Award and Local Business Excellence
ASHLAND, MA — Ashland Town News has recently highlighted Stephanie Vanderbilt, owner of one of the leading Ashland home improvement companies, Coastal Windows & Exteriors (CWE), for her remarkable achievement in being named Small Business Person of the Year for Massachusetts by the U.S. Small Business Administration. They awarded this prestigious statewide recognition during Small Business Week. The SBA spotlighted the nation’s over 33 million small businesses during this event.
“Small, family-owned businesses are the backbone of every community, with over half the U.S. labor force involved,” says Vanderbilt. She adds that Coastal and similar family businesses build success on generations, trust, and community. It is a great honor to be a woman-owned exterior remodeling company and named Massachusetts Small Business Person of the Year.
Vanderbilt earned this award for resilience, ingenuity, and creativity in running a successful Ashland MA exterior remodeling business. Joe Bevilacqua, Merrimack Valley Chamber CEO, nominated her, praising her leadership in a non-traditional sector for women.
Coastal Windows & Exteriors Recognized as Ashland’s Leading Woman-Owned Remodeling Company
Since 2011, CWE has grown into New England’s #1 woman-led exterior remodeling company, per INC. 5000 rankings. They hold prestigious awards like James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor and Service Excellence Award. CWE is the only woman-owned U.S. James Hardie contractor with the President’s Club Award. They are also a GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor. These credentials show their commitment to excellence as a trusted Ashland MA home improvement contractor.
The company values Absolute Integrity & Honesty, Raving Customers, Education First, Quality Workmanship for EVERY Job, a Positive Family-Oriented Work Environment, and Passion & Determination. These principles make them a preferred home remodeling contractor in Ashland for discerning homeowners.
For residents seeking reliable exterior remodeling in Ashland services, Vanderbilt’s recognition offers valuable assurance of CWE’s commitment to excellence. The company provides James Hardie® fiber cement siding, Craneboard® vinyl siding products, quality vinyl replacement windows, and energy-efficient entry doors. In addition, recent product expansions include metal roofing and solar roofing systems featuring sleek shingle designs.
The Ashland Town News feature also highlights Vanderbilt’s impressive business growth, expanding from just 5 employees in 2020 to over 30 today. Meanwhile, CWE has maintained a strong commitment to community service through initiatives like the Roofs for Heroes Program. Furthermore, the company supports partnerships with organizations such as Essex County Habitat for Humanity.
