The Changing Roles of Corporate Leaders
“Becoming a leader means choosing to inhabit a new role – it means thinking and behaving differently, and rearranging your priorities. It means you can’t be a bystander in your organization. You must step up and roll up your sleeves to make things better every single day. That’s the obligation leaders take on whether they are aware of it or not.” – Vince Molinaro
Alexandria Area EDC
It was a perceptive eye for the beauty of a region with over 300 lakes and the vision of its potential for settlement that enticed Delaware surveyors and brothers Alexander and William Kinkead to lay the foundation for a town in west central Minnesota in 1862 – four years after Minnesota became a state.
St. Landry Parish, LA
St. Landry Parish was founded in 1807 and is centrally located in southwest Louisiana in a region rich in Cajun and Acadian culture. It has twelve incorporated communities with a total population of 84,000 and is one of the state’s sixty-four parishes.
M.J. Daly
Imagine living long enough to relate stories about the Great Depression, two World Wars, the invention of the television, or Orville Wright’s first flight. For a human to reach such a grand old age would be phenomenal. Yet, some American companies have been around for more than a century, such as renowned Dupont (1802), Colgate (1806), and Ford (1903), making the attaining of the ‘century or more in business’ milestone even more impressive – especially considering the challenging economic downturns of the past.
Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Once a remote and undeveloped home to Labrador’s indigenous and settler population, Labrador entered a modernization period in 1941. It was then that the Royal Canadian Air Force built a military base at Goose Bay, a location recognized by both the U.S. and Canada for its strategic location to support the war effort. Workers flocked to the region during construction of the airbase, and by 1942, the nearby town of Happy Valley was established as a residential community for air base employees. This airfield became the largest in the Western Hemisphere by 1943.
Rock County Economic Development Alliance
Building strong regional economies is no easy task. It takes not only strategic goal setting and the implementation of tools to monitor success, but also diligence in collaboration and communication to address constantly evolving economic conditions.
County of Brant
The next best place for both business investment and superb quality of life is a small, rural community located in the heartland of south-central Ontario, known as the County of Brant. With a moderate population size of approximately 36,000 people and the convenience of having a major Provincial 400-series highway running throughout, the municipality is poised to meet the rising demand on business and residential fronts.
Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership
Sarnia-Lambton is ideally situated at the point where Lake Huron flows into the St. Clair River, the international boundary between Ontario and Michigan. It is one hour north of Detroit and three hours west of Toronto. The City of Port Huron, Michigan, lies just across the Blue Water Bridge, which connects Ontario’s 402 highway to U.S. I-94 and the US interstate system.
St. Croix EDC
Wisconsin is certainly not the largest state by population, but its St. Croix County is the fastest-growing of its seventy-two counties with a population of close to 87,000… ~ Separated by the St. Croix River, the county is located in the state’s northwest bordering on Minnesota. In fact, it is part of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St....
City of Palm Bay, FL
Palm Bay, the second-largest city in central Florida, is open for business. With a desirable climate, access to highways, abundant water resources and a picturesque natural setting conveniently located between Orlando and Miami, Palm Bay is a city positioned for growth.
City of Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Today, what is now known as the City of Palm Beach Gardens is a unique presence in the county and state landscape, a signature city rich in diversification with a population that exceeds 52,000 and continues to grow.
Labrador City, Newfoundland
Labrador City, incorporated in 1961, is located in western Labrador near the Quebec border and is part of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Together with its twin town of Wabush, located five kilometres to the south, the area is commonly referred to as Labrador West and has a combined population of approximately 11,000. Labrador West is the Iron Ore Capital of Canada resting on one of Canada’s richest iron ore formations discovered in 1892 – the Labrador Trough.
T & T Electrical Contractors
Family-owned, unionized T & T Electrical Contractors was founded by President Thomas J. Tuton Senior in 1973. The company has since established itself as a trusted name in the greater Boston area by delivering on its promise to complete all projects, from concept to completion, to the highest of safety standards and in accordance with national and state codes.
City of Converse
Although now seen as a relic from the past, the ‘iron horse’ and its accompanying rail lines were influential in stimulating societal, political and economic development throughout the U.S. in the 1800s. From the laying of the first rail to the driving of the last spike, railroads were the precursors to settlement and, most often, the stimulus for large-scale settlement. It was the golden age of railroads that connected the nation and fostered prosperity and opened gateways to discovery.
St. Clair County, Michigan
St. Clair County, Michigan has a long history of creating a thriving environment for business success, much of which can be attributed to its geographic location and efficient transportation infrastructure, which acts as an instrument to continued economic growth for the county.
The MEDC
Nonprofit Michigan Economic Development Corporation is a public-private partnership between the local economic development organizations and the state that is designed to stimulate economic growth by developing policies that will lead to the creation and retention of jobs and investment.
Charlotte Technical Center
Educational institutions must align themselves with changing needs to address and fulfill employer demands for knowledgeable skilled workers. Charlotte Technical Center in Port Charlotte, Florida, has taken a proactive approach to its role as educator by providing quality innovative technical education for its students.
General Packaging Corporation
Based out of Richardson, Texas with two additional manufacturing facilities in Dallas, TX and Conroe, TX, General Packaging Corporation is a multi-purpose packaging material provider producing containers and boxes manufactured from various materials including corrugated fiberboard, wood, plywood and foam plank. All products can be integrated to meet the needs of industrial and air freight requirements.
City of Sanford, Florida
Abraham Lincoln was wisely referring to the process of visioning and planning when he noted, “the best way to predict the future is to create it yourself.”
Qualicare
When thinking about the concept of systems, what comes to mind are things most often recognized as functional, interactive, and interdependent segments that allow something to be seen as whole. There are a number of perceptions that define a system – ecological, social, political and informational are just a few of many examples.
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Town of Windsor, Colorado
Windsor, Colorado is a community with abundant natural assets and a warm, welcoming, hometown feel. It is a safe and friendly community that provides its residents with a vibrant quality of life its leaders have worked hard to preserve as it has grown.
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario
Set amidst abundant greenery and the rolling hills of a glacial moraine, Whitchurch-Stouffville offers a peaceful escape from hectic urban life while beckoning visitors with a unique blend of tranquil landscapes, prosperity, and a truly hospitable and welcoming community.
National Hemp Association
The National Hemp Association (NHA) is a small but mighty organization that works in collaboration with government and industry partners to revive the hemp industry in the United States, an industry hindered by prohibition for seven decades.
Kendrick Forest Products
Kendrick Forest Products (KFP) is preparing for a year of consolidation and planning. The thriving, family-owned business based in Edgewood, Iowa offers lumber-related products and services and has grown considerably since it was profiled in April 2022’s Resource in Focus magazine.
Total Operations & Production Services (TOPS)
TOPS LLC specializes in advanced, electric-powered compressors that facilitate the gas flow in the oilfield. The company’s environmentally friendly wares have proven hugely popular in the Permian Basin—an oil- and natural gas-rich region stretching from West Texas to southern New Mexico. Since being profiled in April of 2023 in Resource in Focus magazine, the Midland, Texas-based firm has introduced new compressors, hired more staff, and doubled the size of its rental fleet.
STAR, Inc.
As winter comes to an end, many of us are thinking about spring maintenance around our properties, including driveways and other paved surfaces. And few people understand the importance of sealcoating and keeping ahead of potential problems better than Girish C. Dubey. You could call it his passion.
