It’s the culture they built, and we’ve continued it.” This close connection allows for nimble decisionmaking and real-time responsiveness. Managers are empowered, but leadership remains actively involved, ensuring authenticity is preserved at every level. INVESTING IN PEOPLE, PLACES, AND PURPOSE Inglewood Farms views itself not only as a business within a community but also as a pillar of it. With sites across both rural towns and regional cities, the company embraces the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to local life. “Wherever our business is positioned, we feel a level of responsibility,” Hobbs says. From sponsoring local kindergartens and sports teams to supporting chaplaincy committees and community shows, the company offers time, product, equipment, and funding to community initiatives. “Sometimes that means loaning a forklift for the local show or serving as a depot for battery drives to help fundraise for schools.” One partnership particularly close to the heart is with Teen Challenge, a drug rehabilitation organization that manages lawn care at one of Inglewood’s factory sites. “It’s about giving opportunities and being an active community member,” Hobbs emphasizes. 66 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 04
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