Maria Rios

Houston, TX

Profession

Waste Removal

Year founded

1997

Business

Nation Waste, Inc.

Partner College

Houston Community College

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses was an eye-opener for me. The program really helps you refocus and gives you practical skills that you can implement right away.

Business Overview

Maria is President of Nation Waste, a non-hazardous waste removal and cardboard recycling company specializing in construction, demolition, commercial and industrial waste removal. Founded in 1997, the business serves a cross-section of government entities and businesses in Houston and the surrounding area.

Challenges

Maria applied to the program to learn how to better position her company for sustained growth.

Results

Since completing the program, Maria has secured key new contracts, expanded her location and service area, and built a new sales office. By following the growth plan she developed in the program, Maria plans to grow revenues to more than $15 million and employ over 50 more people within five years.