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and CEO of the firm. Higgins supported Gould Turner Group
efforts to expand into Georgia, while (GTG), adding 40 years
also defining new corporate strategy to of high-level architecture
define the company’s Purpose, Vision, and and interior design to the
CARES Values. These values supported company portfolio. The
the company’s commitment to build on its group’s specialized focus
people, making it a Certified Great Place in healthcare and higher
to Work®, the first of many designations. education design, as well
Building a Rebrand as strong interior design
As the company gained remarkable services, complemented
momentum, so did the firm’s vision Barge’s design and
for the future with a reimagined creative philosophies.
company rebrand. After much research, Progress was booming as
interviews, industry reviews, and the year 2020 rolled in the opened a new local office in Panama City
strategic thinking, the Board of Directors door. Beach, Florida. It represented Barge’s
approved construction for a new Barge Was Ready intention to invest in the community
Nashville headquarters/office space, with As 2020 arrived, so did a global while supporting Barge’s expanding
shareholders voting in favor to change pandemic. Like the rest of the world, projects in the area. The firm also scored
the corporate name to “Barge Design remote working became the norm, positive professional rankings in Dayton,
Solutions, Inc.,” taking effect January 1, along with virtual everything. While this Knoxville, and Nashville Business Journal
2018. could have been a devastating blow to publications, Business Alabama, Modern
Now referred to as “Barge” in general the company and its clients, Barge was Healthcare, Engineering News, and
conversation, the firm’s outlook was bright ready. Through thoughtful foresight and Nashville Post.
with new perspectives and a refreshed planning, Barge never missed a beat. CEO What began as humble beginnings is
drive for a new decade ahead. Barge’s virtual spotlights on the firm’s intranet now a thriving engineering, architectural,
new branding permeated throughout site encouraged employees to be nimble planning, and geomatics business known
its headquarters and office interiors, to help maintain business as usual, for being selected when it matters most.
internal and external communications, while keeping close contact with clients. Barge continues to create a better life by
and marketing and recruitment efforts. Collaboration was paramount. unleashing the potential of its people,
Barge also acquired Nashville-based Barge moved past the storm, and clients, and communities.

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