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Lady Liberty contractor grows step by step

Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year, Kalimex, reopened the stairs to the crown in the Statue of Liberty for the first time since 9/11, ensuring visitors...

Federal News Network Staff

June 2, 2010 10:31 am

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If you climb the stairs to the very crown of the Statue of Liberty — and you can for the first time since 9/11 — you might be impressed by the spiral staircase itself. The National Park Service described the contractor’s work on the staircase as sleek, elegant and magnificent. That work was done by a company recently named the Small Business Administration’s National Prime Contractor of the Year. Joining us to talk about the award is Kevin O’Brien, vice president and co-owner of Kalimex — the staircase miracle worker.