Renovation/Remodeling Contractor in NYC

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Hi, all. I am the Owner of Apex Remodeling, LLC. We work in NYC and specialize in everything from kitchen and bath remodels to full gut renovations.

I’ve got a weird question: I split my time between NYC and Columbia County, NY, and am looking to establish a branch of my company in the Berkshires area of Massachusetts and Eastern NY state. I hold a Massachusetts Construction Supervisor’s License and have over 25 years experience in the construction industry. There’s plenty of work up there and Covid and flight from the city has driven a lot of money up that way.

My issue is finding talented employees up there. My NYC employees aren’t particularly interested in moving out of the city. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to find reliable, talented handymen in a rural area? Obviously ads in the local papers, on placemats in diners, and asking around at the local construction supply houses are methods I’ve thought of.

We pay well and treat our employees right. If anyone has ideas, or is from the area and has suggestions, I would certainly appreciate the input.

Thanks in advance

Paul