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Grace Lovdahl: Family Business, Community Impact, and the Heart Behind Twin City

1 h 43 min · 11 de may de 2026
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In this episode of Twin City Tales, host Wymond Wong sits down with Grace Lovdahl of Twin City Heating Air and Electric for a personal and meaningful conversation about family, business, community, and what it takes to grow inside a company from the ground up. Grace shares her story of where she grew up, how she grew up, and the journey that eventually led her into the family business. This episode gives listeners a deeper look at the many different chapters of Grace’s life, the roles she has played inside Twin City Heating Air and Electric, and how working in a family-owned business shaped her personally and professionally. Wymond and Grace talk about what it is really like to work together as family, including the dynamics, lessons, challenges, and rewards that come with bringing family relationships into a workplace setting. They discuss communication, trust, accountability, learning from each other, and what it means to build something meaningful together while still putting the customer and community first. Grace has worked in many different parts of the company over the years, giving her a unique perspective on what it takes to serve homeowners across the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area. From learning the day-to-day operations to supporting customers, helping the team, growing the brand, and stepping into business development, Grace’s story shows how experience in multiple roles can shape a stronger leader. This conversation also highlights Grace’s newest position as a brand ambassador and business development leader for Twin City Heating Air and Electric. Wymond and Grace discuss what it means to represent the company in the community, build relationships, create trust, and help more people understand the values behind the business. At its heart, this episode is about more than HVAC, heating, cooling, electrical work, or home services. It is about people. It is about family. It is about showing up for the Twin Cities community, creating a positive impact, and building a local business that puts homeowners, employees, and relationships first. If you are interested in Twin Cities business stories, family-owned companies, HVAC service in Minneapolis and St. Paul, women in business, business development, brand building, customer service, community impact, or the story behind Twin City Heating Air and Electric, this episode of Twin City Tales is one to watch. Connect with Grace Lovdahl and Twin City Heating Air and Electric: Grace / Ladies In The Trades Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Ladies-In-The-Trades/61568651291741/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/Ladies-In-The-Trades/61568651291741/] This Podcast is Powered by Twin City Heating Air and Electric Twin City Heating Air and Electric Website: https://twincityheatingandair.com/ [https://twincityheatingandair.com/] Twin City Heating Air and Electric Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwincityHeatingandair/ [https://www.facebook.com/TwincityHeatingandair/] Twin City Heating Air and Electric YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twincityheatingandair [https://www.youtube.com/@twincityheatingandair] Twin City Heating Air and Electric BBB Profile: https://www.bbb.org/us/mn/blaine/profile/heating-and-air-conditioning/twin-city-heating-air-and-electric-0704-96146082 [https://www.bbb.org/us/mn/blaine/profile/heating-and-air-conditioning/twin-city-heating-air-and-electric-0704-96146082] Twin City Heating Air and Electric I-94 West Chamber Profile: https://i94westchamber.chambermaster.com/list/member/twin-city-heating-air-and-electric-3972.htm [https://i94westchamber.chambermaster.com/list/member/twin-city-heating-air-and-electric-3972.htm]

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