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2017 | In Focus | June 2017Room to GrowSalina Community Economic Development Organization

2017 | In Focus | June 2017

Room to Grow

Salina Community Economic Development Organization

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Salina is located in north-central Kansas amidst the Smokey Hills region of the Great Plains. In this region, there are many opportunities for business. The Salina Community Economic Development Organization (SCEDO) is a relatively new organization that works with the local chamber of commerce to further the economic health of Salina with a diverse business culture. Revitalization efforts are underway, and industrial parks are at the ready. Business in Focus spoke with Executive Director Mitch Robinson.

2017 | In Focus | May 2017Strong Roots, Bright FutureHoist Liftruck

2017 | In Focus | May 2017

Strong Roots, Bright Future

Hoist Liftruck

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Manufacturing is something in which Hoist believes very strongly. “Our branding is ‘Big Trucks Forged in America.’ It’s not just branding our market line. Ownership felt very forcefully that there is no better place to build big trucks, than in the Midwest,” says Vice President of Strategy and Development Stu Jacover.

2017 | In Focus | May 2017Making Play PossiblePlayPower Canada

2017 | In Focus | May 2017

Making Play Possible

PlayPower Canada

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Playground equipment typically receives little notice unless you are a kid, but it is an integral part of city planning. We should all realize new solutions exist to create the best park and play spaces for our communities. PlayPower Canada has been making playground dreams come true for seventy years and is providing the technology, equipment and out-of-the-box thinking needed to enhance our lives and foster healthy living.

2016 | In Focus | May 2016Making Solar SimpleGrasshopper Solar Corporation

2016 | In Focus | May 2016

Making Solar Simple

Grasshopper Solar Corporation

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Grasshopper Solar was formed in 2010 as a branch of Grasshopper Energy. The company is one of the most experienced installers of rooftop and ground-mount solar systems in Ontario. It addresses an increasing demand for renewable energy with systems that are designed to perform reliably and are supported by its proprietary, state-of-the-art software. The company’s affordable systems make green energy accessible to everyone.

2017 | February 2017 | In FocusCommunity, Culture, CharacterCity of Winter Park, Florida

2017 | February 2017 | In Focus

Community, Culture, Character

City of Winter Park, Florida

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Winter Park seems like a strange name for a city in the central part of Florida. I was intrigued to find out why, but first I discovered that this was an area which was a major attraction for businesses and people alike. This is a city that is expanding in many areas, including healthcare, tourism and scientific and technical services. Economic development is of paramount importance, as the city strives to target and expand business clusters…

2016 | December 2016 | In FocusBeneath the Surface Lies QualityLincoln Industries

2016 | December 2016 | In Focus

Beneath the Surface Lies Quality

Lincoln Industries

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Lincoln Industries is North America’s largest and most diverse privately held metal finishing company. The company was founded in 1952 in Lincoln, Nebraska, by Dale LeBaron in 1952 as a small custom plating shop, plating everything from teapots to lamps to car parts. Today, the company has grown and operates in agriculture, motorsports, trucking and many other sectors, Lincoln Industries prides itself on delivering the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

2016 | December 2016 | In FocusSmart, Sustainable GrowthThe Odom Corporation

2016 | December 2016 | In Focus

Smart, Sustainable Growth

The Odom Corporation

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The Odom Corporation is a premier wholesale distributor of beverages in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Alaska. Recently a deal was inked to serve the State of Hawaii. One of the many strengths of the company is its unique expertise in the logistics of serving remote states like Alaska and Hawaii. Business in Focus spoke with its Chief Operating Officer Adam Hilpert.

2016 | December 2016 | In FocusRoom to GrowMalheur County, OR

2016 | December 2016 | In Focus

Room to Grow

Malheur County, OR

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Although malheur is French for misfortune, Malheur County is anything but misfortunate. Malheur County Economic Development has a plan to succeed and is working hard to bring it to fruition for this population of over 30,000. Due to the association’s efforts, the last three years has seen impressive growth.

2016 | December 2016 | In FocusSmall Town, Big SuccessCity of Perryville, MO

2016 | December 2016 | In Focus

Small Town, Big Success

City of Perryville, MO

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Perryville, Missouri is one of those places where faith is paramount. City Administrator Brent Buerck sees this faith as a catalyst for the good fortune bestowed upon this city. Perryville is booming, and it has always been a thriving community. Businesses are setting up here, and not just small entities, but large manufacturers as well. Unemployment is just under five percent, a good infrastructure is in place, and the location is advantageous.

2016 | In Focus | November 2016Innovative Healthcare SolutionsCanadian Hospital Specialties

2016 | In Focus | November 2016

Innovative Healthcare Solutions

Canadian Hospital Specialties

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Hailing from Oakville, Ontario, Canadian Hospital Specialties (CHS) is a premier supplier of medical and surgical products including patient care trays, specialty IV extension sets and other tubing products as well as neonatal, intravenous, anaesthesia, critical care and operating room supplies. We spoke with Director-Brand Development MedRx Vince Morelli, Executive Vice President-Sales Gary Enns and Chief Executive Officer Mike Canzoneri to learn more…

2016 | In Focus | November 2016Growing a Positive CultureEuflora Cannabis Dispensary

2016 | In Focus | November 2016

Growing a Positive Culture

Euflora Cannabis Dispensary

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When we last spoke with Jamie Perino, owner of Euflora Cannabis Dispensary, she talked about the ins and outs of the newly legalized marijuana and the state of the industry. A lot has changed since then, and we are pleased to report that Euflora now possesses its own greenhouse. The cynics of legalizing the recreational drug have largely become a thing of the past, and the industry is evolving into new holistic directions.

2016 | In Focus | October 2016On The RiseBenjamin Foods

2016 | In Focus | October 2016

On The Rise

Benjamin Foods

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Benjamin Foods’ President/Chief Executive Officer, Howard Klayman’s out-of-the-box thinking and innovative ways have gotten Benjamin Foods to where it is today. More than anything, Howard’s passion has built this Hatboro, Pennsylvania-based food distribution company into a growing industry presence while in just its 10th year of existence.

2016 | In Focus | October 2016Opportunity in Northern MichiganOsceola County, MI

2016 | In Focus | October 2016

Opportunity in Northern Michigan

Osceola County, MI

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Osceola County is in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, approximately sixty-five miles from Grand Rapids. It is an area which is very accessible through US-10 and US-131 and boasts a low cost of living and doing business. It has a desirable unemployment rate of 5.2 percent, with growth in industrial parks poised to decrease that number further. We spoke with Community & Economic Development Coordinator Dan Massy about the potential of the county.

2016 | In Focus | October 2016Spurring Growth in Multiple SectorsLimestone County Economic Development Association

2016 | In Focus | October 2016

Spurring Growth in Multiple Sectors

Limestone County Economic Development Association

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Limestone County, in the Huntsville Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), is one of the fastest-growing counties in Alabama. The main focus for the Limestone County Economic Development Association is creating jobs and workforce development. Swift growth keeps the association on its toes and busy with many strategic initiatives. It helps to have infrastructure that is ready for new businesses to come in, the largest community college in the state, a highly educated workforce and attractive business incentives.

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