The little business that could

When we entered the landscape architecture program at the University of Idaho the profession was booming. Seniors had jobs lined up six weeks ahead of graduation...it was very exciting! Fast forward to my graduation in 2009 and times had changed. Jon and I found ourselves setting goals for ourselves since we quickly realized that we could not wait for the firms to start hiring. That is how Mosaic Land Design was born and we started out being willing to do anything. One of Jon's first jobs involved trimming rose bushes! Contrary to popular belief this is not something landscape architecture students are taught to do.

Jon is a can-do guy and has managed to balance being a husband, friend, and father to five children while learning the ropes of business ownership and all that entails. You know...the fun stuff. Taxes.

Here we are almost three years later and meeting many of our goals! Jon has recently become a licensed landscape architect and let me tell you those tests are not easy. We are big dreamers and I know that we will be a successful landscape architecture firm someday. Already we are establishing a downtown presence with a location at the Moscow engineering firm Hodge and Associates on Washington St. near the Moscow Food Co-op. Jon is also partnering with Rimrock Consulting on a site design for a commercial building.

I am certain that this is just the beginning of great things for the little business that could.