As we reach the halfway point of our 20th year, I'm reminded not only of how much we've accomplished, but how much there is still to look forward to. Twenty years is a milestone worth celebrating, not only because of where we've been but because of where we're headed.
Starting from a single office and 1,000 square feet of production space, Stance has grown into a company that offers one of the industry's most comprehensive portfolios of thoughtfully designed healthcare furniture, all with the same goal: creating environments that improve the healthcare experience of patients, caregivers, and visiting loved ones.
So far this year we've introduced four new product collections: Camber case goods, Villa occasional tables, our new collection of healthcare pillows, and Tully occasional tables. Each reflects our commitment to thoughtful design, exceptional performance, and creating better experiences within healthcare environments.
Throughout the first half of this year, we've continued to live our purpose of Improving Lives by Design, a purpose extends well beyond the products we build. It can be seen in the way our team gives back to the communities around us. This year we've participated in several outreach initiatives including our annual Earth Day cleanup, a partnership with Make-A-Wish Foundation, and a walk in support of OneROOF, a non-profit youth services organization.
We've also continued to invest in our own wellbeing through employee-led initiatives like our meditation mornings, recognizing that caring for one another is just as important as caring for the communities we serve.
Our growth over the past twenty years is a direct reflection of the people behind Stance. Every member of our team plays an important role in turning our mission into something tangible for our customers every day. That continued growth has also created an exciting opportunity as we get set to expand once again.
I'm pleased to share that our new Kitchener showroom will officially open on October 1st. Beyond providing additional workspace for our growing team, this beautiful new facility with abundant natural lighting will allow us to welcome customers, partners, and the design community into a space that reflects who we are. It will also become a hub for educational events and collaborative learning as we continue advancing healthcare design together.
As we celebrate twenty years of Stance, I'm incredibly grateful for everything we've accomplished together. Thank you for the passion, dedication, and care you bring to our mission every day. I look forward to celebrating the rest of this milestone year with all of you and to everything we'll achieve together in the months ahead.
Here's to the next chapter of #20YearsofStance.
