The economic development of LifePlus, a company operated by Ted Stubbersfield and his brother James, is discussed. LifePlus is a timber decking system developed for domestic and light commercial applications. It was started with $24,000, a planer on lease, about $90,000 in stock and some land leased from the family. The treatment plan was rebuilt to modern environmental standards, added a kiln, new planer, out-feed and storage shed.