Dakota Premium Hardwoods goes “all – in” in Charlotte County
Dakota Premium Hardwoods is making its first investment in the Sunshine State with the completion of its new Distribution Center located in the Punta Gorda Interstate Airport Park, also known as Enterprise Charlotte Airport Park. Dakota Premium Hardwoods “Dakota” distributes high-end wood products, cabinet hardware, and laminates for residential and commercial projects. Headquartered in Texas with six locations in the Lone Star State and four in the surrounding states of Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and now Florida.
“We are thrilled to announce the opening of Dakota Premium Hardwoods in Punta Gorda. This new venture not only brings a unique and valuable product to our community but also signifies a step forward in our commitment to economic growth and diversification in Charlotte County. Dakota Premium Hardwoods represents the kind of innovative and forward-thinking business that we strive to attract. Their presence in our region is a testament to our thriving business environment and our ongoing efforts to foster a supportive ecosystem for enterprises of all sizes. We look forward to the positive impact they will have on our local economy and the new opportunities they will bring to our residents.” said Kay Tracy, Business Development Manager.
“Dakota leaders see a lot of the same growth catalysts in place in Florida that have made us successful in Texas,” said CEO Ron Mazzarella. “A beautiful state with projections for population growth, residents optimistic about the future, a general environment supportive of business all make Dakota bullish on the West Coast of Florida.” Mazzarella added. Dakota is providing products and service to cabinet makers, trim carpenters, furniture makers, woodworkers, custom home builders, and decking contractors from its new 72,000 square foot facility at 9450 Piper Road in Punta Gorda.
Dakota will employ up to 50 locals at the new facility as it grows. “While we are headquartered in Texas, 100% of the jobs at the new Dakota Punta Gorda will be people in and around Charlotte County,” said Dakota Executive Leader of Business Development, Seth Okawa. “Our company motto, Building Success One Relationship at a Time, and our associated core values are all about spoiling our customers and supporting our valued employees to create a positive service model,” Okawa added.
Dakota leaders say their philosophy is to grow markets around local talent and build the bricks and mortar around the people. Dakota’s Punta Gorda facility is built around experienced local woodworking and cabinet supply professionals that have lived and worked in and around Punta Gorda, Cape Coral, and the surrounding areas for decades. “We know the local market and the current business environment for woodworkers in this area and are dedicated to bring the quality and service they desire,” said Dakota Punta Gorda resident and Branch Manager, Marv Lawrence. “My family has been in this industry in this area for decades”. Both Lawrence’s dad and brother are working for the new Dakota Punta Gorda and are residents of Cape Coral.
Dakota’s facility is located at 9450 Piper Road and open weekdays from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.
