Author: Andrea Brenholz

Honoring Decades of Success and Growth at ATR International

Celebrating 36 Years of ATR International This past weekend marked ATR International’s 36th anniversary! On September 14, 1988, my parents officially opened ATR, a company born in part because of a misunderstanding. A Misunderstanding That Sparked an Idea My father, a Mechanical Engineer, was sent on an interview for a job in a shipyard. Oops—wrong […]

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Marking Milestones: Labor Day and ATR’s Enduring Legacy

My parents founded ATR on September 14, 1988, which means that ATR’s anniversary is always a few weeks after the holiday each year. The combination of the end of summer and the approaching anniversary makes me reflective. My parents’ courage in taking the leap to become business owners is always a source of pride and […]

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Winning Strategies: How the 2024 Olympics Inspire Leadership and Team Building at ATR International

Memorable Moments from the Games in France The 2024 Summer Olympics are over, and another two-plus weeks of thrilling competition and incredible athletic achievements have come to an end. Congratulations to the people of France for hosting an amazing Games! Stars and Surprises: Celebrating Olympic Triumphs and Unexpected Heroes I was mesmerized, as I am […]

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How ATR Will Drive Progress as a WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise

I am happy to announce that ATR International recently became certified through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)! This is an important milestone for our company. WBENC Certification, which is awarded to women-owned and -led businesses that pass a rigorous vetting process, is recognized by thousands of corporations and government entities. Becoming WBENC-certified brings […]

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Flexibility at Work: Winning Top Talent & Elevating Productivity with Smart Arrangements

The pandemic ushered in widespread remote work arrangements that have now become the preferred way of working for many people. Returning to “the way things were” is not a realistic option post-pandemic, no matter how loudly and continually well-known leaders like Elon Musk, Martha Stewart, or Chase CEO Jamie Dimon insist it should. In my […]

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3 Things I Learned Since I Became CEO

ATR International just celebrated a milestone anniversary on September 14: We’ve hit 35 years in business!  I’m so proud of my parents for their vision and hard work throughout the years. They founded the company and built it alongside so many wonderful colleagues — too many to name although I wish I could. I’m also […]

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