Whether served sunny-side up, scrambled, in a fluffy omelet, or as a pancake ingredient, nutrient-rich eggs are a breakfast staple. Meanwhile, poultry makes its debut at lunchtime—featured in soups,...
December 2024
The Chicken or the Egg?
Where Tradition Meets TechnologyEconomic Development in the Carolinas
From the early years of America’s history to the present, the Carolinas—North Carolina and South Carolina—have played pivotal roles. In colonial days, the Carolinas were part of a vast region...
Choose Chester. For Business. For Life.Chester County, South Carolina
Strategically positioned along Interstate 77’s north-south corridor, Chester County offers unparalleled access to major markets. Within a day’s drive of 42 percent of the U.S. population, just 30...
Ready to GrowFairfield County, South Carolina
Uniquely positioned to accommodate industrial expansion while maintaining residents’ high quality of life, South Carolina’s Fairfield County is ready to grow. The state’s Department of Commerce...
Masters in Any IndustryWestern SC Economic Development Partnership
Since its founding in 1984, the Western SC Economic Development Partnership has been committed to driving growth and opportunity across its four member counties—Aiken, Edgefield, McCormick, and...
A Well-Kept SecretMcCormick County, South Carolina
Originally settled as a booming gold mining community, McCormick County is nestled along South Carolina’s freshwater coast on the banks of Lake Thurmond, surrounded by the pines of Sumter National...
South Carolina’s Manufacturing HubLaurens County, South Carolina
Laurens County, South Carolina is growing at an astronomical rate. “We have been very successful at getting jobs,” says Jonathan Coleman, President and CEO of Laurens County Development Corporation....
Growing Opportunities for a Growing PopulationBrunswick Business & Industry Development
Brunswick County, North Carolina is a region steeped in history and natural beauty, with awe-inspiring places and vistas. But as rich as its past has been, its future is even brighter thanks in...
Connected to the Nation and the WorldDillon County, South Carolina
Dillon County has certainly been ‘Alive on the I-95,’ as the slogan says, referencing the north-south interstate corridor that runs from the international border crossing at Houlton, Maine all the...
From Humble Beginnings to Industry LeadershipAir Power Manufacturing Solutions
Air Power Manufacturing Solutions, founded by William Ball, had an unassuming start that would later become a benchmark in the industrial manufacturing sector. The journey began with William selling...
Modernizing a LegacyAssociated Scaffolding
Associated Scaffolding, a multi-generational, family-owned business, has established itself as a trusted leader in scaffolding and safety solutions across the Carolinas, Virginia, Tennessee,...
Leading the Charge in Additive Manufacturing and InnovationCAMAL – The Center for Additive Manufacturing and Logistics
Born from NC State University’s strong tradition in Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) and with the support of the Edward P. Fitts Department, The Center for Additive Manufacturing and...
Getting Central Connecticut to WorkCentral Connecticut Chambers of Commerce/BristolWORKS!
Without question, the pandemic introduced its fair share of challenges, but one region, led by the efforts of the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce, turned these challenges into an...
Bringing in BusinessDeKalb County Economic Development Authority
DeKalb County is growing fast. Nestled in the hills and valleys of northeast Alabama, the rural community offers industries a wealth of opportunities, while residents enjoy the advantages of...
Growing with Balance in Hill CountryBulverde/Spring Branch Economic Development Foundation
For Paula Stakes, economic development is all about balance. As the Executive Director of the Bulverde/Spring Branch Economic Development Foundation (BSBEDF), Stakes brings a wealth of experience to...
Bringing Quality of Life to People, Business, and IndustryMalheur County, Oregon
There is much to appreciate about Malheur County, including its commitment to supporting regional businesses and industries and providing the best possible quality of life and livability for its...
The Power of Community in Economic DevelopmentArizona Regional Economic Development Foundation
The Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation (AREDF) is dedicated to enriching the quality of life in rural communities through business development, recruitment, expansion, and retention....
Supporting and Advancing the Contract Cleaning and Building Services IndustryBuilding Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI)
For nearly 60 years, the Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) has been a cornerstone of support and advocacy for professionals in the contract cleaning and building...
Kindness, Respect, and Strong Values: Saber Leads with CompassionSaber Building Services
By setting a passionate example through leading with compassion, strong values, and empathy for team members, Saber Building Services excels in handling the day-to-day custodial services of...
How Leadership, Community Commitment, and Technological Advancement are Shaping the Future of Janitorial ServicesOffice Pride
For over 30 years, Office Pride has established itself as a leader in the janitorial services industry, committed to providing exceptional service while honoring a foundation built on faith and...
The Art of Designing for EfficiencyCMC Design-Build
The design and construction of food processing and distribution facilities are vital components in maintaining efficiency, profitability, and safety in the food industry. As these facilities are...
Making It BetterFOAMit
Many industries rely on FOAMit’s outstanding cleaning equipment to keep end users safe and protected from potentially harmful pathogens in a variety of spaces. At its core, FOAMit designs and...
Visionary to the CoreVTR Feeder Solutions
Serving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that integrate its feeder systems into larger part-handling arrays, primarily for the medical industry, VTR Feeder Solutions of Grimsby, Ontario, is a...
From Polio Support to Life-Enriching ProgramsAbilityFirst
For nearly a century, AbilityFirst has been a beacon of support, advocacy, and opportunity for individuals with disabilities in Southern California. Founded in 1926 as the “Crippled Children’s...
Empowering Lives Through Mobility and InnovationHME Home Health
HME Home Health has established itself as a market leader in British Columbia, providing medical equipment to support mobility and accessibility. From pediatric patients to seniors aging in place,...
Garaventa Lift Makes Life More AccessibleGaraventa Lift
For nearly 100 years, greater accessibility for all has been at the centre of everything Garaventa Lift does… For centuries, cutting down and moving heavy logs through the Swiss Alps was a...
Talent Without Limits – A New Era of Workplace InclusionDisability Solutions
Disability Solutions’ motto is ‘Changing Minds and Changing Lives’—referring to the minds of employers and the lives of people with disabilities, who often face significant challenges in trying to...
A Family Business that CaresEZ-ACCESS
Glenda Everard and her daughter, Deane Sandvold, founded EZ-ACCESS, a division of Homecare Products Inc., in 1984. Son Don Everard joined the family business in 1988, bringing his marketing...
Igniting Possibilities, Transforming LivesAbility KC
Ability KC, Kansas City's longest-standing comprehensive outpatient medical rehabilitation center, serves thousands of patients and their families every year. As a nationally accredited, innovative,...
Advancing Addiction Treatment in AmericaNational Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP)
The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) has been supporting organizations dedicated to treating addiction for nearly 50 years. Based in Denver, Colorado and Washington, DC,...
Providing Paths to Freedom from AddictionAll In Solutions Behavioral Health
Addiction is one of the most challenging battles a person can face, and no two journeys to recovery are the same. Recognizing this, All In Solutions has created a compassionate and individualized...
A Continuum of CareBuena Vista Health and Recovery Centers
The vision of Buena Vista Health and Recovery Centers is “to restore and enhance the lives of individuals affected by substance use disorder through the delivery of hospitality and world-class...
Leading with Purpose and Innovation in Addiction TreatmentBradford Health Services
For nearly half a century, Bradford Health Services has been at the forefront of addiction treatment, guided by a dedication to comprehensive, patient-centered care. Established in 1977 in...
It’s Official––Healing Begins with a Warm WelcomeSerenity Lane
The statistics are overwhelming: more than one in every six American adults and teens had a substance use disorder in 2023, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The annual survey...
Keeping the Human TouchFrontier Forest Products
Recognizing growing opportunities in America’s lumber market, Vaughn Woodward (Woody) and Keith Messamaker came together to create Frontier Forest Products in November 2005. Much has changed in the...
Bringing Together Performance and SustainabilityBringing Together Performance and Sustainability
When it comes to sustainability, SFA Saniflo Canada, with the support of its parent company SFA Group, takes its commitment seriously. The provision of clean water and adequate sanitation is...




































