The Source
With nearly 400 stores from coast to coast, The Source has long been a trusted neighbourhood brand that connects Canadians with the latest in consumer electronics, small business technology solutions, and mobile and internet services – and now, a new level of support to help Canadians during a global pandemic.
Norstar
Norstar manufactures quality truck beds and trailers to be sold throughout North America under the brands Norstar Truck Beds and Iron Bull Trailers. The four brothers who established the company in 2012 have led it through rapid growth, quickly developing an exemplary reputation across major marketplaces.
The Evolution of the Online Marketplace
The concept of e-commerce surfaced in the 1960s, but only in 1994 did the first transactions take place. Over the decades, buying and selling through data transmission has transformed commerce as the technology and capacity of the net has grown beyond all recognition.
Blendtec
In October of 2006, Tom Dickson posted the very first video in his ‘Will It Blend?’ series to YouTube. In that clip, to demonstrate the power of an early blender model he had designed, he blended a handful of marbles into dust. The campaign quickly went viral as he uploaded dozens of additional videos blending everything from iPhones to swimming pool noodles.
Vermilion Parish, LA
Vermilion Parish, Louisiana is a coastal community on the Gulf of Mexico, halfway between Houston and New Orleans, with a lot to offer. The parish has learned to adapt to changing economic conditions by piloting new ideas while preserving its vibrant culture and way of life.
Chesterfield County, SC
In the upper portion of South Carolina’s coastal plain, in a unique and beautiful location between Columbia, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina, Chesterfield County has embarked on the next stage of its development journey…
The National Restaurant Association
These are interesting times for both restaurants and the National Restaurant Association (NRA), which provides representation and advocacy for over 500,000 restaurant businesses – more than half of America’s one million restaurants.
Prometo Produce
Prometo Produce is an international distributor of fresh fruit grown primarily in Mexico. Specializing in Hass avocados, blackberries, and more recently blueberries, the company primarily sells its products in the United States, while a much smaller portion is exported to Europe and the far East. Founded in 2015, the company carries both FairTrade International and Global G.A.P. certifications.
Dessert Holdings
Dessert Holdings is North America’s premium dessert company. Comprising three iconic brands, The Original Cakerie®, Lawler’s Desserts® and Atlanta Cheesecake Company®, the company has a uniquely delicious dessert for every occasion.
Forward Sheridan and Sheridan Economic and Educational Development Authority (SEEDA)
Sheridan, Wyoming is a community that feels complete, one that has long focused on the development of a strong educational foundation, safe communities, recreational amenities, and the economic growth and prosperity needed to support an exceptional quality of life.
City of Kenosha, WI
Between Chicago and Milwaukee is a unique community bursting with potential. In Kenosha, Wisconsin, collaboration and innovation are the core focus of its leadership, bringing growth and prosperity to the people and industries who call it home.
Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA)
The Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) is a large organization with a strong membership that represents the entirety of the electronic components industry supply chain, including distributors, manufacturers and independent manufacturer representatives.
City of Clarence-Rockland, ON
The City of Clarence-Rockland is located on the Ottawa River, only thirty-five kilometres to the east of the country’s capital, and is considered part of Canada’s National Capital Region. The fully bilingual city was formed by amalgamating the Town of Rockland and Clarence Township under the Harris government in 1998.
Randy Horvat founded Cleveland Metal Exchange (CME) in 1994 to broker secondary stainless-steel materials to manufacturers in sectors where small defects didn’t matter. Today, CME’s offerings are far greater – a small but dynamic and effective player amongst industry big boys.
Suwannee County Economic Development
There are many stakeholders that work together to drive economic growth and community development in Suwannee County, Florida. One of them is the Suwannee County Economic Development Office, an organization that is doing all it can to ensure the natural endowments of the area are leveraged and protected to reinforce quality of life and foster prosperity for all.
M.S.A., Inc.
M.S.A., Inc. is a transportation-services provider with a continental presence, a family culture, and the constant desire not to be the biggest but to be the best. Right now, when it comes to safely and effectively shipping legal, over-dimensional and heavy loads, it is second to none.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a federal agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and is tasked with protecting the public health by ensuring the safety and efficacy of human and veterinary pharmaceuticals (prescription and non-prescription), foods, cosmetics, biological products, tobacco products, medical devices and radiation-emitting electronics.
Chippewa County, WI
For 30 years, Wisconsin’s Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) has worked to foster local business and entrepreneurial growth. Just one of its recent achievements has been the establishment of new “talent pipelines” between businesses and schools to improve future labor prospects.
City of Kyle, TX
The City of Kyle, seventeen miles south of downtown Austin in Central Texas, has been experiencing tremendous growth for over twenty years. “You hear about significant growth in Central Texas, but in Kyle, in particular, it’s been kind of an anomaly. In 2000, our population was 5,000, and today, we are a little bit over 49,500. We’ll be over 50,000 by the end of the year,” explains Director of Economic Development Diana Torres.
Pike County Economic Development Corporation
As a rural community Pike County, Indiana, punches above its weight. Despite hardships, the community of around 13,000 people has come though stronger. Now, its search for opportunity and focus on the bright side is beginning to pay off, thanks to its people and its local Economic Development Corporation.
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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.
