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Small Business Spotlights
Pictured from left to right is Eric Paulson, Brandon Hrubes (President of Easiwash Cleaning Systems), and Damon Quandt.
Small Business Spotlight: An Opportunity of a Lifetime
Easiwash Cleaning Systems, a successful business in the heart of Clear Lake, IA dedicated to propelling every business to the next level of cleanliness. The company started in 2000 and has now been utilized in over 3,400 restaurants, animal care facilities, emergency vehicle stations, fuel & convenience retailers, and entertainment purposes such as Walt Disney World.
Brandon Hrubes had previously been working in traveling sales but desired an occupation that allowed him the opportunity to settle down in the local area. As his family farm had been transitioning into the next generation, it was important for him to find a business he could run close to the farm. After serving as a successful local entrepreneur for many years, Gary Laabs gave Brandon the opportunity to take over the business in 2019.
Brandon says that even through the cycles of business with ups and downs, he appreciates that there is always something to be improved and leaned into, which makes the days go by fast.
Brandon has been working with Reliance State Bank since he purchased the business in 2019. He had interviewed and done business with all types of banks (national, regional, and local) during his career. Upon moving back to North Iowa in 2016, a friend recommended that he stop by RSB to talk about his future project plans. Despite Reliance State Bank not being one of his initial candidates, he decided to stop by and has been working with us ever since. In Brandon's words, "RSB has been one of the best banks I have ever had the pleasure of doing business with. They are genuine, very responsive, problem solvers, and true servants in the banking world."