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As a math and science teacher, Sandee Kastrul, President and Co-founder of i.c.stars saw kids from all walks of life. She realized kids who face diversity have developed a critical skill: resiliency. Non-profit i.c. stars offers project-based learning that enables young people with technology skills to carry them forward in their careers, and in life
Shift in Consumer Behavior: You Might Buy Your Next Furnace or A/C Unit OnlinePavel Sokolovsky, Co-Founder of eComfort.com, talks about how savvy consumers are researching and making major purchases online. Even HVAC equipment, which no one would have dreamed of buying on the internet a decade ago, is now sold on websites like eComfort.com. How Pavel’s company wins in the market: great online support and service.
Brands Create Powerful Moments With Experiential MarketingSarah Eck-Thompson, Co-founder and COO of All Terrain, defines experiential marketing: brands connecting with consumers through live experiences. Consumers are in control – and brand interaction is now a two-way street. When it all comes together, brands create a powerful moment for consumers.
Chicago Employers: IT Job Candidates in the Driver’s SeatJoe Iovinelli, describes how IT candidates are driving the Chicago job market and have their pick of the best positions. Today’s employers are looking for reliability and enhanced education or additional certifications. Temporary and contract workers will also dominate the IT space in 2015.
Tech CEO: It’s Not the Cloud, It’s How We Use ItFor many companies, your data is your business. Karl Zimmerman, Founder and President of Steadfast, explains that technology isn’t changing nearly as fast as the way we use it. Data security has always been an issue, and recent headlines have brought it to the forefront. From security audits to application development, Steadfast provides technology services […]
Fitness Training With Partners Yields More SuccessPinnacle Fitness is a private training facility geared for small groups. These small groups give people the opportunity to have training partners, share the journey toward fitness and not worry about the pressures of being in a big box fitness center. Specializing in mind-body connection, Director Nancy Hildebrandt’s method includes road-map goal setting.
“Energy CEO: Chicago is Wind Capital of US “It’s no surprise the Windy City is a great source of alternative energy. Peter Duprey, former President and CEO of Broadwind Energy, explains that Chicago is the wind capital of the US with the most wind energy companies. Alternative energy sources continue to grow as natural gas, wind, and solar compete with fossil fuels. Broadwind […]
“Futures-Centric Portal Brings in 1M Unique Visitors Per Month “As President of Barchart, Eero Pikat talks about how their firm takes in real-time financial data – including equities, futures, derivatives, fixed income, and Forex – and repurposes it to a retail-focused audience. With 1 million unique visitors to the website each month, barchart.com has what investors want.
Auditors Are People TooAccording to Frank Lee, Partner at Weiss & Company, LLC, every firm’s financials tell a story. His accounting firm takes a proactive approach to help clients save on taxes. Frank also wants companies to remember that while no one likes audits, the auditor is a person just like us and deserves respect and cooperation.
“CEO Evolves the Culture of Century-Old Furniture Company “Paul Adams, CEO of The RoomPlace, talks about the rewards of taking over a 102 year old company. Paul’s growth-minded leadership has shifted the company culture to help create more intimate relationships with customers and an improved sales process. Paul balances keeping 700 employees happy with expanding product lines and new financing options.