Lawn care business owner gifted with new equipment: report

A lawn care business owner who had his livelihood stolen to the tune of a trailer and $25,000 worth of equipment has been lifted in a major way by some outdoor power equipment industry businesses, according to a report on FOX4KC.com.

Kohler Engines, Medart Inc., and Lawn and Leisure of Lee’s Summit joined efforts to provide the owner with two lawn mowers to help get his business back on track.

Read the Fox4KC.com article here.

Editor’s take: What an incredible gesture. Props to Megan Amundson, a market analyst for Kohler Engines Division, who helped get the ball rolling. Thanks to all of their efforts, the lawn care business owner is back in operation, with the OPE industry’s assistance. — Dave McMahon