--- title: The Nordby Effect | training center description: "training center | The official Nordby blog featuring project stories, tips, and videos from each of the Nordby entities: Commercial, Signature Homes, Signature Builders, Wine Caves, Winery Advisors, Metal Buildings, Custom Projects, and CannaBuild." --- [![Nordby](https://blog.nordby.net/hubfs/Nordby-May2017/Images/logo.png "Nordby")](http://construction.nordby.net/) - [Construction Services](http://construction.nordby.net) - [Signature Homes](http://signaturehomes.nordby.net) - [Wine Caves](http://winecaves.nordby.net) - [Construction Services](http://construction.nordby.net/) - [Signature Homes](http://signaturehomes.nordby.net/) - [Wine Caves](https://winecaves.nordby.net/) - Close menu ![](https://blog.nordby.net/hubfs/Nordby-May2017/Images/logo.png) [**MENU ☰**](https://blog.nordby.net/topic/training-center#sidr) # The Nordby Effect ## [Expanding Veteran Program with New Training Center Building for Canine Companions](https://blog.nordby.net/upgrading-the-veterans-training-center-for-canine-companions) Posted by [Tony Simmons](https://blog.nordby.net/author/tony-simmons) on Jan 23, 2020 3:30:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nordby.net/hubfs/DSC_3602.jpg)](https://blog.nordby.net/upgrading-the-veterans-training-center-for-canine-companions) [Canine Companions for Independence](https://www.cci.org/) has come a long way since its founding in 1975. Originally operating out a small building in Santa Rosa, the organization maintains its’ original charter to provide freedom and independence to children, adults, and veterans with disabilities through the placement of highly skilled assistance dogs. Thanks to the support of so many that have donated time and money, Canine Companions has grown tremendously over the past 40 years to expand its mission nationwide with centers in California, Florida, New York, Ohio and Texas. In its history, Canine Companions has matched just over 6,022 dogs, and made a significant impact on the day-to-day experiences of thousands of people.   In this Nordby Effect post, we interview executive director, Margaret Sluyk, on expanding the veteran program with the new training center building project. 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