United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA)
The luckiest among us will never have to face a major crisis through the course of our careers. Many people may face one professional calamity; the chances of dealing with more than one are very slim. Yet Terry Dale has done exactly this and still approaches his work with a cheerful sense of humor and optimism.
Celtic Tours World Vacations
Céad míle fáilte, Irish for “a hundred thousand welcomes” are what tourists receive when they book a European vacation through Celtic Tours World Vacations, based in Albany, New York and founded in 1972 by Noel Murphy.
The Solid Waste Association of North America
The mission of The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is to advance the responsible management of solid waste, with the goal of transitioning waste management to resource management through a shared emphasis on education, advocacy, safety, and research. The largest member-based solid waste association in the world, SWANA has thousands of members and 47 chapters throughout the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.
Leck Waste Services
After profiling Leck Waste Services in August 2022, we’ve checked back in with the Pennsylvania-based, family owned and operated business to hear the latest news. Still going strong after 53 years in business, the company continues to offer a full suite of residential, commercial, and municipal services as well as complete compactor services, portable toilets, and shredding services.
Swish Maintenance Limited
As COVID-19 reminded the world of the importance of good hygiene, family-owned and operated Swish Maintenance Limited stepped in to help protect the nation with a high-value offering that helps its customers set themselves apart in highly competitive markets. Ahead of its time in many ways, the company is a Canadian leader in the sanitation industry, offering its customers a range of cleaning assessment software, equipment, and custom green certified cleaning solutions. Shopping with Swish is easy whether on account, through one of its 13 retail centres, or via its full ecommerce website.
Star Cartage
For almost 50 years, Star Cartage has provided first-class transportation and logistics services to its many customers worldwide. Building on the foundation set in place by truck driver and visionary Clarence “Cotton” Rutherford, Star Cartage’s family ownership is a point of pride and a key part of the company’s values and commitment to clients and staff alike.
J. Pettiecord, Inc.
Known as one of the Midwest’s premier specialty contractors, J. Pettiecord, Inc. handles large-scale land clearing, environmental remediation, demolition, wood waste grinding, railroad services, underground storage tank removal, snow removal, dump trucking, and heavy haul trucking. With 70 full-time employees at the ready, the Bondurant, Iowa-based business is well prepared for whatever short-term, long-term, or emergency project comes its way.
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City of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
The City of Prince Albert is a vibrant community of 36,000 residents located in the heartland of northern Saskatchewan. While the area is already home to a wide range of amenities as well as stunning natural scenery and outdoor recreation, local leaders are working hard to create even more opportunities for both business and pleasure.
City of Belleville, Illinois
As the state’s largest city south of Springfield, Belleville boasts the tagline ‘Capital of Southern Illinois.’ The community of 41,000 enjoys the charm of a small town with the advantages of a larger metro area. St. Louis is just 20 minutes away by MetroLink, which runs through Belleville to conveniently connect residents with nearby amenities. This enviable location, in addition to the amenities offered within Belleville itself, differentiates the city from similarly sized communities. After detailing these advantages in 2015, Business in Focus checked back in this year to learn about the progress that the city has made over the last decade.
A Plan for Alberta’s Agriculture
Agriculture is both an economic driver and a social determinant of well-being, as it employs many people while also providing the food supply healthy communities depend on.
Jannatec Technologies
Innovation stops for no one, and few companies realize this better than Canada’s own Jannatec Technologies. Headquartered in the world’s hard rock mining capital of Sudbury, Ontario, Jannatec is renowned worldwide for its state-of-the-art developments in collision avoidance, proximity detection, and communications technology.
Macrodyne Technologies
Already established as North America’s largest press manufacturer, Macrodyne Technologies, an expert in direct drive servo, spindle servo, and hydraulic presses, is looking to expand its capabilities, its reputation, and its influence overseas by breaking into new markets and applications with its world-class solutions, state-of-the-art technology, and deeply rooted engineering expertise.
Lobster Life Systems
Located in Lodi, New Jersey, Lobster Life Systems (LLS) is the premier designer and manufacturer of custom sustainable aquatic environments in the U.S. The company’s offerings include high-quality marine salt, lobster tanks, Shellfish Spa™, and all filtration supplies. The family-owned company serves national supermarket chains, independent grocers, restaurants, and seafood wholesalers in both the U.S. and Canada.
