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Frederick (F.K.) Day is a long time Chicago businessman, entrepreneur and humanitarian. In 1987, Day, his brother Stan and some friends founded leading bicycle component supplier, SRAM Corporation. SRAM produces high-end bicycle components including drive-trains, brakes, suspension and wheels; brands include RockShox, Avid, Truvative, Zipp and Quark. Today, SRAM operates 20 facilities in the US, […]
HEART Certified Auto CareChicago-area based HEART Certified Auto Care, with locations in Evanston, Wilmette and Northbrook, is an auto repair business that believes in education and transparency. The company offers a wide range of vehicle services. Launched in 2017, HEART is built on more than 90 years of auto repair experience. The brand is looking to grow through […]
CEO Brian Moak Talks Best Practices For Engaging Employees And Staying AuthenticRebranding a company that has been operating under the same branding for nearly 100 years is never easy. Now imagine starting a franchise project with the same company. That is exactly what Brian Moak, CEO of HEART Certified Auto Care is doing. HEART Certified Auto Care is an auto repair business that believes in education […]
Illinois Technology Association (ITA)ITA offers innovative business services that enable Illinois technology companies to scale through collaboration, education, talent development and industry visibility. We aren’t a place you “go” – we are a network you access, a resource you leverage, an advisor you trust. The Illinois Technology Association (ITA) is a 501(c)6 not-for-profit organization.
CEO Julia Kanouse Talks Business Culture And Influencing Women LeadersAs the CEO of the Illinois Technology Association, Julia Kanouse is always working to provide a transparent and empowering business culture for her employees. ITA offers innovative business services that enable Illinois technology companies to scale through collaboration, education, talent development and industry visibility. As a women CEO, Julia has made it her mission to […]
Larry KeeleyPresident and co-founder of Doblin Inc, Larry Keeley has worked for thirty-seven years to develop more effective innovation methods to help teams succeed at the boldest innovations they pursue. Doblin is a Deloitte business, where Keeley is a Managing Director. BusinessWeek named Keeley one of seven Innovation Gurus that are changing the field, and specifically […]
Julian DeShazierJulian DeShazier joined University Church as Senior Pastor in November 2010. He is a Chicago native, and a graduate of Morehouse College and the University of Chicago Divinity School. Prior to beginning here, Julian served as Teen Pastor at Covenant United Church of Christ, and has also worked extensively with the Coca-Cola Leadership Program and […]
Lisa CanningSelf-employed since the age of 17, Lisa Canning has been a main street creative entrepreneur for over 34 years. With a love for the arts, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation she has been involved in creating and delivering products, services, and education to entrepreneurs for over 30 years to find access to the resources they need […]
Symbol Training InstituteSymbol Training Institute evolved out of Symbol Tool, a tool and die shop that was established nearly three decades ago. Back in 2006, Symbol’s management saw the need to start an advanced manufacturing school due to the lack of skilled labor and formalized vocational school training in the US manufacturing industry. Due to this fact, […]
Small Business Advocacy CouncilThe SBAC is a full-service advocacy organization and empowers its members in four distinct ways. First, it offers members a non-partisan and effective voice on their behalf in Washington, DC, Springfield and Chicago. Second, the SBAC connects entrepreneurs with other members in order to foster relationships within the community and generate mutually beneficial strategic partnerships. […]