On Thin Ice?
There’s something inherently meaningful about closing out one chapter and beginning another—a tradition we humans naturally embrace. For small businesses like ours, this transition feels especially poignant because, at the heart of it, a small business is its people.
At WindsorTurner, we’re closing out 2024 with a deep sense of gratitude and accomplishment. This year brought us a remarkable 125% increase in annual revenue. But that’s not all—our client base more than doubled! To our loyal clients, thank you for continuing to trust us with your project management, site selection and disposition, feasibility and market assessments. To our new clients, we’re committed to earning your trust one project at a time.
With growth comes complexity. To meet the needs of our expanding client base, we made strategic investments in our team and leadership. 2024 made it clear that WindsorTurner could no longer operate as a “one-woman show.” We welcomed talented individuals to key leadership roles and strengthened our staffing to better serve our clients.
This year also taught us the importance of having a physical workspace and securing the resources to maintain it. Through the Main Street Capital Loan Fund from Empire State Development, we ensured that WindsorTurner could grow sustainably, with the infrastructure and capital to support our team and meet client needs.
Another milestone in 2025 was finalizing our application to become a federally recognized Women-Owned Small Business. This achievement underscores our commitment to accessing resources made available to women in order to create opportunities and breaking barriers.
As we celebrated WindsorTurner’s third anniversary, we took a moment to reflect on the journey of building a small business. It’s never easy, and doing so through the lens of a woman brings unique challenges and perspectives. During a New Year’s Day run to clear her head, WindsorTurner founder and president, Amy Nagy, came across a "Thin Ice" warning sign. It resonated deeply, capturing how it often feels to navigate the path of a small business owner.
Looking ahead to 2025, we’re committed to sharing more stories from behind the scenes. Through our social media and digital marketing efforts, we aim to shed light on the highs and lows of running a women-owned small business, hoping our experiences inspire and guide others.
The ice is feeling stable under our feet and we thank you for being along on our journey. Here’s to closing out a fantastic year and stepping confidently into the next. Cheers!