Taylor Bros. builds success through partnership with Meijer GROW program

At Taylor Bros. Construction Co., building strong relationships is just as important as building great structures.

Based in Columbus, Ind., Taylor Bros. has been in business since 1933. Over the past two decades, the company has grown from a regional contractor into a trusted partner on large-scale retail projects across the Midwest.

One of the leaders driving that growth is Tyshaun Allen, Vice President of Operations and a partial owner. Tyshaun joined the company in 2003 right out of high school and learned the business from the ground up - literally. After six years swinging a hammer, he went back to school to earn a business degree and later stepped into leadership.

Today, Tyshaun manages Taylor Bros.' sales team, travels across state lines to support crews on job sites, and leads the company's expansion into new markets, including its growing relationship with Meijer.

"We worked on a lot of Meijer stores through other general contractors," Tyshaun says. "We were part of the team, just not working with Meijer directly."

Today, Taylor Bros. is part of the Meijer GROW program, which helps local businesses within the Meijer footprint build long-term success through strong relationships.

Their forte? Flexibility and specialization. Taylor Bros.' team tackles everything from installing doors and lockers to millwork, casework, concrete pads, fencing, and even parking lot striping.

"Some of the projects we take on are the ones a lot of people don't want," Tyshaun says. "But that's where we shine. We've always wanted to bring value - and part of that means still having people who can physically do the work, not just manage it."

Working directly with us has helped Taylor Bros. grow while staying true to its values.

"Meijer has been extremely helpful and intentional in the way they've worked with us," Tyshaun says. "They've taken time to answer questions, get on calls, and even invite us back to headquarters when we need deeper conversations. That kind of support isn't common."

The partnership has helped Taylor Bros. scale up operations, expand into new markets, and invest in its team.

For other small or diverse-owned contractors thinking about working with us, Tyshaun has this advice:

"Go for it. Meijer has created a culture where businesses like ours can grow and be heard. You don't always find that with national brands - but you find it here."