company to a $7 million organization, Nick felt the need to develop a business as an entrepreneur rather than an employee. In the fall of 1997, Nick created and developed Busche Enterprise, a specialized machining operation which focused on high volume production work catering to the automotive industry. Operating out of a vacant downtown location in Albion, sales spiraled and additional floor space was required. In March 1999, Nick acquired 39,000 square feet of additional space with the purchase of Plant II, at 1515 S. State Road 8 east of Albion.