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Stevia, a small green plant native to Paraguay, has been been used by locals for centuries to sweeten beverages. Jason Hecker, President of the Commercial Division of PureCircle, explains that being vertically integrated – from leaf to finished product – means having the control to monitor the impact the company has on public health, communities, […]
A Business Built on Providing Better CareGregg Berliant, co-owner of Gentle Home Services, says he and his brother were motivated to start the business after searching for care for their own father. Twenty-five years later, Gentle Home Services provides care for patients living with Parkinson’s, congestive heart failure, stroke rehabilitation, and dementia. According to Gregg, in the next 5 years anyone […]
Need a Research Assistant? There’s an App for That!As a young professional, Aaron Frazin, creator of the Charlie app, often found himself scrambling to research a company or business contact right before a big meeting. After a fruitless search for a better way to do the legwork, he decided to create an app for that. Charlie looks at your calendar, sees who you’re […]
Home Theater Goes High-TechVanco got its start selling electronic components out of the back of a van. Since then the standard of video and audio – and the technology involved – has advanced dramatically. President Brad Corbin explains that while home theater cables and connectivity products used to sell for as little as $1, Vanco now has single […]
Manufacturing: Vertical Integration Gets HorizontalBi-Link takes vertical integration and makes it horizontal. According to President Ray Ziganto, Bi-Link integrates with clients across the whole manufacturing process – from concept to prototype through pilot runs and high volume production. The next big trend in manufacturing? Ray predicts an open source model similar to what’s happened in IT. The way manufacturers […]
Moving is Stressful – Get DollyEver have a stressful moving experience? CEO of Dolly, Mike Howell, understands your pain and wants to help. Dolly is an on-demand moving and delivery marketplace – connecting consumers who want to move things with people who own trucks and want to move it. While last minute movers are good for business, Mike advises you […]
If PR and Marketing Had a Baby: Proactive MarketingBrands don’t sell brands, people do. According to Nick Powills, Founder and Chief Brand Strategist of No Limit Agency, human interest trumps everything. If you put a human story in front of a brand, people are going to be motivated by that content. Nick foresees a communication shift: PR and social marketing will recede with […]
New YMCA CEO: Putting Our Mission into ActionKevin Washington, CEO, YMCA of the USA, explains how this 160 year old organization works – putting Christian principles in practice to ensure healthy kids and healthy communities. With key initiatives in diabetes prevention, “hop the gap” summer programs for kids, and support of STEM programs, the YMCA is a vital resource in the 10,000 […]
Chicago Headmaster Brings a Global Perspective to StudentsAfter a bad experience in art class at 14, Michael Horton, Headmaster of British School Chicago, wants his students’ education to be different. He believes every child should love what they are doing in school. With a new school location being built in downtown Chicago, Headmaster Horton aims to educate more even students to love […]
Shopping on Your Phone Just Got a Lot EasierHarper Reed, CEO of Modest, talks about his newly-launched company’s business model. As shoppers themselves, his team noticed that the mobile e-commerce experience was terrible and wanted to make it better. Modest focuses on the consumer experience, making it fast and easy to complete a purchase. Plans for growth? Get consumers to demand Modest – […]