In a state that is known for its automotive history, leading the charge to drive the local economy forward in Bay County, Michigan is Bay Future, Inc. The economic development organization has found...
2021
City of Green Bay, WI
New Developments – for People, Business, and Nature
It's an exciting time in Green Bay, Wisconsin, a city that has been successfully redeveloping in ways that so many cities struggle to achieve – paying homage to its industrial past while focusing...
City of Winter Garden, FL
Living in the Sunshine State – and Loving It
A silver lining to the pandemic is the new-found viability of remote work. As we discover that work may be performed from anywhere, where we live becomes more important than ever. In Central...
Amherst Madison Real Estate Advisors
Putting People First
Headquartered in Idaho’s bustling capital city of Boise and with a location in the charming suburb of Eagle in the foothills of Boise, Amherst Madison Real Estate Advisors is one of the state’s most...
The Intersection of Retail and Art
Print on Demand
Increasingly, discerning consumers looking for unique apparel and home décor products are turning to print-on-demand (POD) manufacturing businesses partnered with independent artists. We decided it...
How Work-From-Home Employees Get More Done
Office Productivity
Office work is so 2019. The global pandemic has forever changed how we live and how we work, signaling the end of office centricity as companies shift to a permanent work-from-home culture....
City of Cibolo, TX
Little City, Big Heart
One of the safest and most livable cities in the State of Texas, the City of Cibolo in Guadalupe County, south central Texas, is bordered by the I-10 to the south and I-35 to the north. Cibolo is...
City of Moscow, ID
Growing and Thriving Is What They Do Best in Moscow
If you’re looking for a great place to visit, live, or work, the City of Moscow, Idaho, boasts impressive amenities including access to international airports, strong broadband, a fantastic live...
The Town of Davie, FL
Growing, Dreaming and Building
A spirit of community and growth pervades the Town of Davie, located in Broward County, Florida, despite the challenges posed by COVID-19. The Town responded decisively when the virus struck,...
Shawnee Forward Inc.
A Place Where Business Thrives
Located just thirty minutes from the greater Oklahoma City metro area and Tinker Air Force Base, Shawnee enjoys an ideal balance between urban advantages and rural living. A thriving downtown,...
City of Brownsville, TX
Opportunities Abound
As the second most historic city in the state of Texas, Brownsville has old roots and modern, forward-thinking industries. This community of both the past and future enjoys the unique position of...
City of Keller, TX
Keeping it Local
Although the City of Keller is less than 20 miles from the heart of Fort Worth, life couldn’t be more different. Compared to the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington's population of 7,500,000, Keller is at...
The Greater San Marcos Partnership
The New Sweet Spot for Emerging Industries
Got an innovative organization? These San Marcos, Texas ingredients will set it up for growth: strategic location, skilled workforce, new recruit pipeline, affordable living amongst beautiful...
New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation (NBEDC)
New Braunfels Continues to Bloom
New Braunfels was booming when Business in Focus profiled the Central Texas city in November 2019. The boom has not subsided despite COVID-19, and the city continues to attract new residents, new...
The Biosciences Industry and the COVID-19 Crisis
Life Moves Forward
The life sciences industry has taken a remarkable journey over the last year. From rapid adaptation at the outset of the global pandemic to unprecedented vaccine advancements, the sector has been at...
CleanMark
Keeping Clients Safe
In the time between the early reports of a mysterious virus surfacing at a Chinese seafood market in December of 2019 to the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a pandemic the following...
Dustbane
Bringing New Meaning to Cleaning
The pandemic has taught us much: domestic manufacturing is critical; cleanliness is vital against infection; and we must care for each other and our environment. These are the things Dustbane,...
Unimanix/Pax Innovations
This Intelligent Spray Technology Out-Thinks Infection
The world has become very familiar with the importance of disinfecting as of late, but long before the pandemic arrived, Montreal’s Unimanix Industry Company was busy perfecting clever technology to...
METech Recycling
A True Partner in Security and Sustainability
For outdated assets, it should never be a case of ‘out of use, out of mind.’ How are they disposed of and what is being done to prevent information and data falling into the wrong hands? Time to...
Shape Corp.
Weathering the Storm
Full-service impact energy management supplier Shape Corp. specializes in multi-material solutions, including steel, aluminum, plastics, composites and hybrid solutions. While its global...
Radius Security
Sounding the Alarm
At times, it may seem that crime does pay. But with a proven high rate of arrests, Radius Security’s top-notch systems make crime far less lucrative by making it far less attractive – so its clients...
The Importance of Quality Control
Changing for the Better
We take quality for granted – until something goes wrong. Shipping customers a batch of poorly made widgets, gizmos, or thingamajigs can make all the difference to orders being returned, cancelled,...
City of Highland, IL
A New Lease on Life in the Land of Lincoln
As the United States begins to come out from the shadow of COVID-19, emerging communities are finding themselves competing with large urban centers. America’s heartland is providing older...
City of San Angelo, TX
All Aboard with New Rail Infrastructure and Proactive Development
Approximately 260 miles (420 kilometers) southwest of Dallas-Fort Worth, the rising metropolis of San Angelo has experienced strong and consistent growth over recent years, thanks to its diverse...
Bolt Express
A Business Built on Speed
In CEO Guy Sanderson's office is a framed photo of the Pony Express. In 1860, the Pony Express transformed mail delivery in the American West. Young lightweight riders proved delivery could be fast...
The Lixi Group
Making Good Experiences Great
Dedicating almost 30 years of his life to the hospitality industry, Michael Percaccio knows a thing or two about elevating guest experiences, taking them from the ordinary to the extraordinary....
Badinotti Net Services Canada
Improving Aquaculture with Innovation and Technology
Badinotti Net Services Canada is the Canadian branch of the Badinotti Group, an international manufacturer of innovative netting products for aquaculture, fisheries, safety, and even sports. The...
DAP America
Defending Public Health with Seaming Technologies
DAP stands for more than Dürkopp Adler Pfaff. The acronym also reminds one of the Dutch word 'dapper' which far transcends its English variant’s sense of elegance and neatness to express boldness,...
Exp Group
Fruits of Their Labor: Fresh Fare from Exp Group
While this past year has created an atmosphere of upheaval and uncertainty around the world, it has also generated an unprecedented awareness of the importance of personal health and wellbeing,...
Xcentric Mold and Engineering
Celebrating 25 Years of Molding Excellence
It is not often that one comes across customers thanking engineering and prototyping providers for aggressive turnaround times, but Xcentric Mold and Engineering excels at providing more service and...
H.O. Wolding
The Engines of Recovery
In a pandemic world, businesses and consumers alike moved to safe, reliable online delivery, and away from traditional shopping. With this added strain on supply chains, H.O. Wolding shows how the...
Theory Wellness/Dacon Corporation
Flower to the People – Theory Wellness On the Grow with Dacon
With the ongoing legalization and societal acceptance of medical and recreational cannabis use, growth and purchase across the globe, providing safe, certified product to conscientious consumers has...
230 Fifth Rooftop Bar
Elevated Service in the Face of a Pandemic
On floors twenty and twenty-one of an iconic building in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar is one of TripAdvisor’s “Top ten restaurants with a view” in the city. It's where people...
City of St. Thomas, ON
How a Small Canadian City Kept Business and Growth Alive During the Pandemic
Over the past year, we’ve seen a lot of headlines about doom and gloom through COVID-19, but there are some good news stories. No question, the pandemic has been a challenging time for mental...
Xfinity Freight
How Fora Logistics is Driving Xfinity’s Customer-First Approach
Xfinity Freight Systems is a transportation and logistics services provider in Warren, Michigan, that also provides services throughout Canada and Europe. Since November 2015, the company’s...
Ayr Motor Express
A Growing Freight Company Giving Priority to Driver Needs
Ayr Motor Express is a Canadian long-haul carrier company providing high quality, cross border shipping services from terminals in New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba and drop yards throughout Canada...
City of Smyrna, GA
An Ideal Location Full of Development Opportunities
Known as Jonquil City for the thousands of bright yellow flowers that bloom throughout the community every spring, Smyrna, Georgia boasts charming neighborhoods, a revitalized downtown, and 304...
How Tech-Driven is Your Office?
Super Smart
Check out any high production science fiction movie and you can always tell that it’s set in the future – not because of how people are dressed or how they talk, but because of all those futuristic...
The Internet of Things and the Connectivity of Modern Life
Wired
Once viewed as the stuff of science fiction movies, ‘connected’ consumer goods have become ubiquitous. Using ‘smart devices,’ homeowners can remotely program their coffee makers and barbecues,...
Door County Economic Development Organization
Shifting Gears to Support Local Businesses through Trying Times
Door County is a narrow peninsula reaching out roughly seventy miles from the eastern edge of Wisconsin, separating Green Bay from Lake Michigan. This popular upper-Midwest vacation spot is known...
Tourism in the Pandemic Age
Safe Travels
Last fall, a couple decided to do a whale watching tour off tiny Brier Island in south-western Nova Scotia, Canada. The area is known for its bird watching, whales in the Bay of Fundy, and the...
How Healthy and Safe is Your Food?
Gut Instinct
You’ve sanitized your hands and got your mask on, but what’s going through your mind as you roll your grocery cart along the produce displays and the refrigerated meat selections? Are you thinking,...
JKL Technologies
Navigating the Waters to Remain a Leader in IT and AV
JKL Technologies is an information technology solutions firm with offices across the United States, poised for a glowing future as opportunities open up once again. The company opened its doors in...
SNA Displays
Imagination Without Limits
Today, one of the world leaders in bringing digital dreams to life is New York City-based SNA Displays. Through the innovative use of LED display technology, the digital canvases designed and...
ABCO Systems
The Warehouse Automation Experts
ABCO Systems Inc. is a market authority in solutions for warehousing and distribution center automation. From the pre-design phase to construction and automation, the company delivers the best...
Hightowers Petroleum Company
Family-Run Firm Deals with COVID and Builds Its Business
Hightowers Petroleum Company (HPC) has successfully adapted to the challenges posed by COVID and shifting energy markets. Incorporated in 1984, this Middletown, Ohio-based, family-run gas and diesel...
Allegion Canada Inc.
Providing Canada With the Keys to Security Success
With brands older than a century and a legacy of innovation, Allegion Canada offers the finest technology and mechanical quality in smart security locking systems. Allegion Canada’s team of industry...
Finney County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC)
Rural Development Gets a Boost in Finney County
The county seat and largest city in Finney County, Kansas is Garden City. At a population of 32,000, it holds more than half of the county’s growing population of 40,000. Although the county has a...
Battery Solutions
Powering New Manufacturing Opportunities
In the past, batteries ended up in landfills or banished to boxes in the basement and forgotten. But today, as a new awareness has revealed the environmental fallout of used batteries, recycling has...
The Impact and Reach of Corporate Social Responsibility
From the Top Down
The idea of corporate social responsibility (CSR) first emerged in 1953, gained traction in the 70s, and increasingly became the standard. Today, it is an integral part of a company’s brand and...