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Next Generation Digital Marketing Firm

Sandstorm is not only the name of the company, but also a metaphor for the energy the CEO brings making her clients’ vision a reality. Merging Sandstorm’s creative tech and strategy with user experience takes their clients to the next level. The mission of Sandy Marsico, CEO of Sandstorm, is to do amazing work for […]

Chicago Location a Competitive Advantage

With universities like DePaul, U of C, and Northwestern, there’s no shortage of bright new grads to hire in Chicago. iD Commerce + Logistics’ CEO Dan Arriola says the constant flow of talent is a major competitive advantage to his firm, as well as the midwestern location. iD Commerce + Logistics serves mid-market e-commerce companies […]

What Do You Do with All the Video?

Video surveillance is a 40 billion dollar industry. CEO Jeff Burgess talks about how his firm, BCDVideo supplies the hardware that supports storage and access for massive amounts of video data. Maintaining a service mindset has helped BCDVideo grow dramatically in the last few years.

Community and Health Go Hand-in-Hand

Since its inception in 1927, the University of Chicago Medical Center has endeavored to serve its community and patients, many of whom have complicated conditions. But being a research hospital offers its own set of challenges and opportunities. Dr. Kenneth Polonsky gives some insight into these, as well as to the effects of the Affordable […]

Mastering The Art Of Recruiting Niche Talent

Kelly Renz, CEO of The Novo Group, describes this recruiting solutions company as one to help find niche talent. The Novo Group helps with recruiting needs, on-boarding and employee development. How does it do so? By giving companies a head start in their recruitment process, and aggregating the right information and talent to fulfill staffing […]

Customer Relationships Built Digitally

XSELL Technologies is a digital products and services company focusing on digital engagement. As digital proves to be the fastest-growing segment in the economy, XSELL Technologies, run by founder and CEO Matt Coughlin, keeps up with this fast growth with their industry-specific insight. They work to build customer relationships online, with data sciences, digital engagement […]

Executive Recruiting Firm Focuses On Nonprofits

Ever wonder who is responsible for staffing nonprofits throughout Chicago? From the Museum of Science and Industry, to the Art Institute of Chicago, Koya Leadership Partners has supplied these facilities with the right senior leadership fit. Alison Ranney, Managing Partner at Koya Leadership Partners, describes what makes this global consulting firm thrive in Chicago.

A Digital Bridge Between Textbook Publishers And Students

Greg Fenton, CEO, discusses RedShelf’s easy, cost-effective way of putting textbook content onto electronic devices. Working with publishers and universities, RedShelf bridges the gap of analytics and content distribution through their e-book platform. As students progressively make their way to electronic everything, RedShelf is an ideal solution to pricey textbooks and heavy book bags.

Patient Care Improves With Cultural Awareness

Juan Quintana, the first Hispanic president of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, serves as the leading voice of the 49,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists across the country. As healthcare rapidly evolves, the AANA provides critical information to improve and change practices, working with government, hospitals and doctors. Quintana’s agenda includes addressing how cultural awareness […]

Making the American Dream a Reality

So many young people dream of starting a business. Scott Issen, CEO of the Future Founders Foundation, talks about how his organization connects students with local business leaders in a program that gives them real-world skills to support entrepreneurship. Future Founders Foundation puts students from elementary school through college in a position to make their […]