Recognized for building a top-performing home improvement company from scratch, Stephanie Vanderbilt's entrepreneurial journey is now featured by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a model of small business success.
BEVERLY, MA, April 16, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Just one year after receiving the prestigious title of 2024 Massachusetts Small Business Person of the Year, Vanderbilt's inspiring entrepreneurial journey is being shared nationwide. Starting with no prior experience in home improvement, she launched her company in 2011 with nothing more than a desk above a warehouse and a powerful mission: to help homeowners make smarter, energy-efficient upgrades.
Early in her journey, Vanderbilt sought guidance from the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC), gaining valuable insights in finance, marketing, and business planning.
"I had no background in home improvement, but I knew I wanted to educate homeowners on energy efficiency," said Vanderbilt. "MSBDC provided the support I needed to grow Coastal Windows & Exteriors into the company it is today."
From humble beginnings, the company has now grown to more than 30 employees and continues to serve communities across Eastern Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire, and Southern Maine. Coastal Windows & Exteriors is celebrated not only for its high-performance products—roofing, siding, windows, and doors—but also for its deep commitment to social responsibility. Programs like Roof for Heroes and the Freedom from Want Thanksgiving Project underscore Vanderbilt's mission to give back.
As a woman-owned, family-run business, Coastal Windows & Exteriors has earned multiple accolades, including the GAF President's Club Award, James Hardie Service Excellence Award, and BONS Editors' Choice Award.
Vanderbilt's feature on the SBA website reinforces her continued role as a leader in sustainable building practices, small business development, and women's empowerment in the trades.
Learn more about Stephanie's SBA success story:
https://mycoastalwindows.com/stephanie-vanderbilt-featured-in-sba-feature
Established in 2011, Coastal Windows & Exteriors is a local woman-owned, family-run and operated exterior remodeling company. Committed to providing homeowners with an exceptional and educational experience through exterior remodeling, Coastal Windows & Exteriors is recognized for numerous accolades including SBA Massachusetts Business Person of the Year, GAF President's Club Award, James Hardie Service Excellence Award, Minuteman Service Award, Family Business of the Year, #1 Woman-Owned Replacement Company in New England on Inc. 5000 and Qualified Remodeler, #2 Top Satisfaction Leader in Home Improvement (Qualified Remodeler), and BONS Editors' Choice Award 2023 and 2024. The company is a GAF-certified roofing contractor, James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor, and offers energy-efficient replacement windows, vinyl siding, and entry doors.
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