Weninger Construction and Design has made a name for itself in Kelowna for 30 years.
Aside from small celebrations to mark the three-decade milestone, it’s as normal for the family-run local business that has designed buildings across the Okanagan including Big White and Shannon Lake.
Co-owner Marlin Weninger and Mrs. Pauline are fortunate enough to work with and within their community.
“This is what we do,” said Pauline.
“It’s really nice to continue operating in the Okanagan. You learn something new every day, even after 30 years. We have a lot of interesting things to do in Kelowna and we are grateful for that. “
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The company is now in the third generation with the Weninger family. Marlin’s uncle Pete started the construction family with Pete’s brothers. Since then, sons, daughters, grandchildren and in-laws have joined Weninger Construction to continue serving the local community.
“We have a family with the companies and customers who are our regulars,” said Marlin.
“From our attorneys and accountants, we enjoy dealing with family and local Kelowna businesses. We feel well looked after by our community and like to do as much as possible. “
The Weninger family is rooted in the community, their two daughters attended Rutland Middle School and were honored with the Canadian builders of the Central Okanagan Tommie Awards in 2019, 2017 and 2011.
“I think Kelowna is one of those places where people go to the strong stores and people like to stay there,” said Pauline.
“For us, that relationship (with the community) is a huge part of being able to do business in the Okanagan. Our customer service and our relationships play a major role in this. “
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Years ago, Uncle Pete brought Marlin into the family business at a young age. Pete would send Marlin out for the tedious grunt and errand. Years later, Marlin and Pauline haven’t taken a page out of Uncle Pete’s playbook, but are glad that their two daughters are involved in the family business.
“It means a lot to keep it in the family,” said Pauline. “We are all about family.”
Weninger Construction has no plans to leave the Kelowna community and looks forward to bigger and more exciting projects over the next 30 years.
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