Small Business Success Story - Thorn Electric Inc.
Each year the New York Small Business Development Center recognizes outstanding small businesses in a variety of ways. This Success Story from the Queens-York SBDC appears in our 2016 Annual Report . Lawrence Thorne Thorn Electric Inc. Queens-York SBDC Thorn Electric, Inc. was established in 1990 by Lawrence Thorne. After a short time in the private sector, the business was approved by the New York City Housing and Preservation Development (HPD) to provide emergency repairs and apartment and building wiring upgrades. While maintaining the business structure of a small company, Thorn Electric Inc. brings the flexibility and professional approach that is well-suited for the sectors and communities it serves. Thorn Electric specializes in all areas of electrical installation including: electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, fire alarms, public address and clock systems, surveillance cameras, and emergency services. Thorn’s primary focus is electrical con