Bella Landscape growing to help community
When Jay. C. Partner started Bella Landscape & Construction nine years ago, his goal was simple: build a business that would allow him to pay his bills and live comfortably.
Partner found initial success going door-to-door selling grass-cutting and minor landscaping jobs.
“Quality is very important to me,” Partner said. “I want to give 110 percent to my customers.”
The business grew.
As clients started asking Partner for referrals, he decided to expand and offer hardscaping (paths, walls, etc.), flatwork and other services.
Bella Landscape & Construction in Pacific and Eureka employs 10 full-time staff and another eight to 10 seasonal workers.
The pandemic has been both positive and negative for the company, Partner said.
“People were staying home with the COVID situation and could see more in-depth the kind of work they needed at home,” he said.
The phones started ringing. Business was booming.
But Partner faced hiring challenges. He uses the H-2B government program to employ seasonal employees with work visas. “Because of COVID, they shut the program down,” Partner said. “It made things very challenging. That hurt us a bit.”
Partner scrambled to hire new crews to fill the new jobs and maintain existing business relationships.
“The construction industry is so accelerated and going so well, we decided to amplify our business,” he said.
Custom decks, composite decking, drainage systems and grading all have been added to the menu.
“I’m an ambitious entrepreneur,” Partner said. “We would like to see ourselves become a leader in the community and helping the community.”
When Eureka suffered flooding, Bella Landscape & Construction brought in its crews and equipment to help in the aftermath.
“Our goal is not just to grow the business, but to become a household name. We want to be part of the community and see it grow.” Partner said.
