Innovation Driving Global Technological Progress
Throughout history, some of the most brilliant inventions have often been taken for granted. From the tiny 5 mm cells used in hearing aids and wristwatches to the recent announcement of an 8,500...
The Dynamics and Impacts of Family-Owned Businesses
Family-owned and operated businesses are the backbone of local, national, and global economies, and while many consumers imagine these operations to be smaller enterprises that offer boutique...
The Museum of Anthropology at UBC
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at the University of British Columbia is not just a place where history is preserved; it is a dynamic institution that continually evolves in response to the...
City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Asked what he wants people to know about the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Bob Mundt, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Sioux Falls Development Foundation (SFDF), is quick to reply....
Covington County Economic Development Commission
Long before becoming president and CEO of the Covington County Economic Development Commission (CCEDC), Rick Clifton dedicated much of his career to the legal profession. Introducing himself, tongue...
HMT
HMT LLC was founded in 1978 to deliver superior aboveground storage tank technology. “It really stemmed from when the EPA, the Environmental Protection Agency, came out and the Clean Air Act was...
Canadian Museums Association
“You have to know the past to understand the present.”-Carl Sagan Founded in 1947 following World War II during a time of genuine resolve for peace, morality, and humanitarianism, the Canadian...
City of Blaine, Minnesota
The City of Blaine, Minnesota is one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the Twin Cities, and for good reason. It’s a destination of choice for sports and entertainment, and a great place to call...
The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County
For over a century, the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC) has operated out of the borough of State College, Pennsylvania. The organization acts as both the chamber of...
Hanover Logistics
The Central Pennsylvania-based Hanover Logistics Company consists of two core business aspects: Hanover Terminal Inc. represents warehousing management services, while R.H. Crawford Inc. (RHC)...
Joseph Transportation Group
Few companies manage to go from zero to hero in two generations and maintain momentum. Joseph Transportation Group (JTG) in Hamilton, Ontario, spent the past 50 years carving a name for itself...
FlavorSum
Founded in 2021, FlavorSum has emerged as a unified platform bringing together several customer-focused flavor houses across North America. This strategic integration enabled the company to...
Bailey Edward
Through a focus on quantifiable project management, creative problem solving, and unwavering responsiveness, Bailey Edward’s architectural team creates environments that empower and excite the...
Michigan Sugar Company
A grower-owned cooperative, Michigan Sugar Company is headquartered in Bay City, Michigan, with sugar beet processing facilities in Bay City, Caro, Croswell and Sebewaing, Michigan; warehouse...
Trends, Challenges, and Changing Technology
Aging demographics, urbanization, and various technological advancements: these trends are all serving to change and shape the health landscape. Healthcare is undergoing a transformation thanks in...
Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Matter More Than Ever
Political transitions can have widespread implications on the way a society functions, and that is certainly true of the political landscape in the United States today, where the new...
Clarion County, Pennsylvania
One of Western Pennsylvania’s most precious gems, where adventure begins, nature thrives, and every season tells a story, Clarion County covers a magical patch of the United States just North of...
Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
With sparkling night skies and breathtaking natural beauty, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania has much to offer world-weary travelers and those looking to relocate alike. Recently appointed as the...
Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
Wyoming County, Pennsylvania is an ideal blend of country living and metropolitan opportunity. “Our county has the best of both worlds,” says Gina Severcool Suydam, President of the Wyoming Chamber...
City of Yorkton, Saskatchewan
Yorkton, located in the agriculturally rich aspen parkland of east-central Saskatchewan, is the province’s sixth-largest city. It boasts direct access to markets through Yellowhead Highway #16,...
iWired/HomeRun Electronics
iWired of Scottsdale, Arizona specializes in lighting, sound, and security solutions for private homes and commercial buildings. The company’s “three-pillar approach,” as CEO Johnathan George calls...
Minerva Dairy
Minerva Dairy is not just a business; it is a legacy, a testament to over a century of hard work, innovation, and community commitment. Founded in 1894 by Max P. Radloff in Hustisford, Wisconsin,...
Radius Fire Protection
Radius Fire Protection, based in Richmond, British Columbia and serving the greater Vancouver area, including Hope and Whistler, is Canada's only fire protection company offering complete fire...
Collective Arts
Collective Arts is a Hamilton, Ontario-based beverage company that does a lot more than just make and sell drinks. While the company’s product lineup includes craft beer, cider, spirits,...
Williams Fire & Hazard Control
The surname in Williams Fire & Hazard Control refers to Les & Dwight Williams, who launched the business in 1980 as a response company for the oil and gas industry. Beforehand, it had...
Video & Audio Center
Video & Audio Center of Los Angeles, California blends cutting-edge technology with old-fashioned customer care. It has proven a hugely successful formula for this award-winning company that...
Helping Hybrid Teams Deliver
Going through and coming out of the COVID pandemic changed us in many ways—one of the biggest was remote work. Before 2019, for most of us, being asked to go into an office five days a week would...
Navigating Policy Shifts, Immigration, and Market Trends
There are dozens upon dozens of municipal and provincial elections in a typical year in Canada, and with a federal election seemingly on the horizon for the new year, there are many issues that are...
Harford County, Maryland
Home to an internationally renowned research facility as well as miles of scenic waterfront, vast stretches of preserved green space, and a historic maritime village, Harford County, Maryland is a...
Kleen-Tech
Kleen-Tech has carved a niche for itself as a leader in the janitorial and facilities management industry, with a story that spans decades of evolution and growth. James Vaughan, President and CEO...
The Shires of Southwestern Vermont
The breathtaking Shires of Southwestern Vermont in the northeastern United States have been working hard at creating tremendous transformation across the region. From its workforce to its...
Go Goshen
In just a few short years, the organization formerly known as the Goshen County Economic Development Corp in Wyoming has undergone considerable change, and has made it through some hard times to...
Town of Drumheller, Alberta
The Mayor of the town of Drumheller, Alberta, Heather Colberg is truly invested in the betterment of her community. Nearing the end of her second term, Mayor Colberg reflects less on her...
Town of Erie, Colorado
The town of Erie, Colorado has embarked on an ambitious journey to create a vibrant and inclusive community that delivers exceptional public service. Through a strategic focus on its vision,...
City of Upland, California
A resident of Upland since childhood, Bill Velto has played an active part in the evolution of this California city over the years. Long before becoming Mayor the first time—and running unopposed,...
Newaygo County, Michigan
Over half of Newaygo County, Michigan lies within the beautiful Huron-Manistee National Forest. Nestled amongst hundreds of natural lakes and 350 miles of rivers and streams, the county of 53,000...
Lean Manufacturing Products
Although Lean Manufacturing Products LLC (LEAN) may be a younger company at less than a decade old, it has already made great strides in the manufacturing industry. The company was founded as a...
GEN-Y Hitch
GEN-Y Hitch of Nappanee, Indiana, specializes in innovative towing hitches and excellent customer service. The firm's steel hitches are used for numerous equipment-towing applications by clients in...
Blackseries
At Blackseries, camping is a passion driven by the desire to bring adventure tourists closer to nature. This is facilitated by a line of durable, safe, and comfortable travel trailers, pop-up...
City of Wahpeton, North Dakota
Wahpeton is a small city in North Dakota with big ambitions. Wahpeton (pronounced “Waa-pet-on”) is determined to attract new residents and businesses alike with its safe neighborhoods, good schools,...
Menlo College
Established in 1927, Menlo College of Atherton, California is a private, non-profit, accredited, four-year residential school, offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees. With only 810 students, it...
City of Elk Point, South Dakota
Located on Interstate I-90, Elk Point is a small gem of a town in South Dakota between Sioux City and Sioux Falls. Home to more than Mount Rushmore and stunning natural landscapes, South Dakota’s...
Grand Slam Safety
Grand Slam Safety is a prime example of how determination, innovation, and a deep commitment to excellence can turn a modest idea into a thriving business. What began as a small, grassroots effort...
City of Sisseton, South Dakota
The arts are essential to vital, thriving communities, and one of the best examples just might be the City of Sisseton, South Dakota. When Nick Blaske and his wife, Alexis Monroe, moved to this...
Randolph College
In the rolling hills of Lynchburg, Virginia, a college with a storied past and a vibrant present continues to shape the future of higher education. Randolph College, originally founded as...
City of Estevan, Saskatchewan
The City of Estevan, once Saskatchewan’s best kept secret, is a secret no more. Private investors and the North American green energy community are discovering the innovative developments in clean...
Weyburn Regional Economic Development (WRED)
Promoting and supporting prosperity, business, and sustainable growth, Weyburn Regional Economic Development (WRED) of southeast Saskatchewan works hand in hand with the City of Weyburn and the...
City of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
The City of Moose Jaw is many things, but boring isn’t one of them. Known for years as the “Friendly City,” this home to over 35,000 became “Canada’s Most Notorious City” in 2020, a nod to the...
City of West Fargo, North Dakota
Boasting a friendly, small-town atmosphere along with the advantages of a larger urban area, West Fargo is one of the fastest growing communities in North Dakota. “It's a small-town feel with...
Brosz Engineering
Brosz Engineering, under the leadership of President and CEO Gary Brennan, has established itself as a trusted partner for small communities and political subdivisions across the Dakotas and beyond....