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LEADERS The Women w 12 PalletCentral • September-October 2017 palletcentral.com Good Things Happen to Those Who Hustle MIA ALLEN VICE PRESIDENT AND CO-FOUNDER ROSE PALLET M ia Allen thrives on meeting new people, so after graduating from college she naturally began a career in sales. Six years ago, she and her sister Amy co- founded Rose Pallet and have since built it from the ground up. "Every anniversary is a milestone for us because there has been a lot of sweat, laughter and tears that have gone into our company," she says. Building a business from scratch is a challenge for anyone, whether it's in the pallet industry or not. The key is to implement good business practices while remaining adaptable. "Business is always changing, I'm grateful I can adjust and don't mind doing it. I'm always learning and that is what feeds me," she says. Mia also encourages more women to get involved in the pallet industry, saying that having different perspectives makes the industry stronger. "The future is bright for women in the pallet industry. Every NWPCA Conference or event I attend year after year I see more and more women joining the industry," she says. "There are amazing opportunities out there if you are willing to hustle." With October named as the national celebration for women in small business, PalletCentral appropriately sat down with many of our female industry thought leaders in the wood packaging sector who share their stories that inspire us all. We applaud these women, and their accomplishments and drive have made a lasting impact on the industry. Here, we highlight seven of these notable women. By Andy Brown