Proudly Certified: What Our Tennessee Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Certification Means for Libraries

Certificate for SBE in the state of Tennessee while serving nation wide !

At Library Lifters, we believe that trust is earned through experience, proven results, and a commitment to excellence. That's why we're proud to announce that our parent company, NLI, Inc. (National Lift Installation, Inc.), has been officially certified by the State of Tennessee Governor's Office of Business Initiatives and Development (GO-BID) as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE).

While this certification recognizes us as a qualified Tennessee small business, our reach extends far beyond state lines. For more than 30 years, we've helped public, academic, school, and special libraries across the United States complete renovations with minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.

What Is a Tennessee Small Business Enterprise (SBE)?

The Tennessee Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Certification is awarded to businesses that meet the state's rigorous certification requirements. It demonstrates that a company is independently owned, professionally managed, and committed to maintaining high standards of business practices.

For our customers, this certification provides additional confidence that they are partnering with a trusted, established company recognized by the State of Tennessee.

Why This Matters to Libraries

Library renovations are complex. Whether replacing carpet, installing luxury vinyl tile (LVT), widening aisles for ADA compliance, or reconfiguring shelving, every decision affects staff, patrons, and collections.

Our team specializes in helping libraries avoid one of the biggest expenses in a renovation—unloading and reloading thousands of books.

Using our proprietary lift-and-shift system, we safely raise and move fully loaded library shelving so flooring contractors can complete their work underneath while books remain in place and in order.

The result is:

• Lower labor costs

• Faster project completion

• Minimal disruption to library operations

• Collections stay organized

• Reduced risk of damage or misplaced materials

Experience You Can Count On

Our certification is backed by decades of real-world experience.

Our leadership team includes:

• Allison Grainger, CEO

• William Grainger, Director of Operations

• Joey Dinkel, Project Manager with more than 30 years of experience

• Scott Chapple, Project Manager with more than 30 years of experience

• Jason Ladd, Crew Leader with over 25 years of field experience

• Michael Licciardi, Client Relations

Many members of our installation crews have been with us for more than 15 years, giving our customers confidence that every project is completed by experienced professionals who understand the unique challenges of working in occupied libraries.

Serving Libraries Nationwide

Although we're proudly based in Tennessee, our crews travel throughout the United States assisting libraries of every size.

Our services include:

• Library stack moving

• Carpet replacement beneath loaded shelving

• Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) installations

• ADA aisle widening

• Shelving relocation and reconfiguration

• Phased renovation planning

• Turnkey flooring and stack moving solutions

• Stack moving services for libraries using their own flooring contractor

A Commitment to Excellence

Receiving Tennessee's Small Business Enterprise Certification is another milestone in our company's history, but what matters most is the trust our clients place in us every day.

For more than three decades, libraries have relied on Library Lifters because we understand their buildings, their collections, and the importance of keeping services available throughout renovation projects.

Whether your project involves moving a handful of stacks or renovating an entire library, our experienced team is ready to help.

Let's Talk About Your Next Library Renovation

If your library is planning new flooring, an ADA upgrade, a shelving reconfiguration, or a complete renovation, we'd love to discuss your project.

Our team can help you reduce labor costs, shorten project timelines, and keep your collections exactly where they belong—on the shelves.

Contact Library Lifters today to learn how our experienced team and innovative lift-and-shift system can make your next renovation easier than you ever thought possible.