There are countless stories of professional and personal success that begin with a courageous leap of faith, leaving behind a small hometown for the bright lights and even brighter promise of the...
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Resilient Real EstateCreating Climate-safe Communities
Considered to be among a community’s most prized natural features, coastal areas are also particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts including erosion, storm surges, and rising sea levels....
A Place Where Growth Comes NaturallyVillage of Oak Park, Illinois
With plenty of growth opportunities, a rich history, vibrant streets, great restaurants and nightlife, striking architecture, and much more, it’s no wonder flocks of visitors and businesses like...
America’s Global Village: Where You Want to BeVillage of Hanover Park, Illinois
Rod Craig, Mayor of the Village of Hanover Park, has a message to convey: Hanover Park is transitioning from “a very quiet, humble community to one that’s dynamic. We’re on our toes, we’ve got...
Forging the FutureWorld Business Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, on the southwestern shores of Lake Michigan, is a charming, verdant, and towering place with a rich and colorful history. Today, the kaleidoscopic metropolis and its surroundings,...
With an Eye for Opportunity, This Manufacturer Welds Its Way to the TopJEBCO
Where would we be without welding? What would get built? What tools would we have? How many industries would not even be around without it? Consider the impacts of welding on mining alone. “A lot of...
Precision that Powers ProgressSTG Mining
In the world of mining, laboratories are the unsung heroes. Every ounce of ore, every mineral extraction, and every investment decision relies on the data generated within. And for the past decade,...
In the Contact Sport That Is Mining, MineConnect Has the ContactsMineConnect
Marla Tremblay is someone who isn’t afraid of challenges; in fact, she embraces them. Entering her fifth year as Executive Director of MineConnect Canada, Tremblay reflects on the association’s...
Beyond Small-Town Charm: Grimsby’s Big Vision for the FutureTown of Grimsby, Ontario
Nestled between Hamilton and St. Catharines on the shores of Lake Ontario, Grimsby is proving that small towns can think big. With a flourishing business community, a scenic setting at the foot of...
A Model for MassachusettsCity of Lawrence, Massachusetts
Few cities in New England embody the story of immigration, resilience, and reinvention quite like Lawrence, Massachusetts. Founded in 1845 along the Merrimack River, Lawrence quickly became one of...
40 Years of Safety and InnovationBenson Systems
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, security, and life safety, very few companies have managed to balance tradition with innovation for as long as Benson Systems has. As the Arizona-based,...
Building Communities, Building TrustJ+G Companies
For more than two decades, J+G Companies has been quietly reshaping the multifamily housing landscape—first in California, and now across the Midwest and beyond. What began as James Management Group...
Pools, Waterparks, and Award-Winning Projects – Doing Wonderful Things with WaterCloward H2O
This spring, staff from Cloward H2O—a leading aquatics engineering firm from Lindon, Utah—got to enjoy the fruits of their labor at the Glenwood Hot Springs Resort in Colorado. Cloward H2O engineers...













