The following text appears on the Commonweath Credit Union website under the "Success Stories" section:

 

 

Mark and Connie Street established a courier service in February 2002 called Cargo West. Its primary run was between Grande Prairie and Fort St. John five days per week. Most of the product being shipped was for oilfield use consisting of parts for construction/mechanical. The company started with Mark owning a truck and trailer and expanding to two contract operators.

Mark is a real go getter and was constantly looking at ways to expand, while carefully working out all the details. He was in constant contact with his lender and discussed expansion before proceeding. Demand for more routes was evident as the oil, gas and soon coal mine industries were in need of quick turnarounds for parts and equipment. Cargo West started expanding year by year adding more destinations for its service. The company now couriers freight to the following destinations: Edmonton, Whitecourt, Fox Creek, Valleyview, Grande Prairie, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, Prince George, Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge, Peace River, Grimshaw, Fairview, Spirit River and Rycroft.

Our Common Wealth lender has assisted this company with its growth. It was exciting to see a person with such enthusiasm and drive to grow a one man company into what it is today; 6 employees, 16 subcontractors and interlining couriers. It has purchased commercial properties in British Columbia to house its freight and is expanding its location here in Grande Prairie to a newer larger site.

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