The Health of our Oceans

Balancing Economy and Environment

How can we find a balance between the economy and the protection of the marine environment when so many of our key industries—international trade and commerce, food production, and tourism—depend upon the ocean? This is the challenge for industries and nations around the world. Finding solutions is no easy task.

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A Rising Hub for Research
Tuscaloosa County

by Claire Suttles

Home to the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa has always been a major destination for college football fans. Now, in addition to this longstanding claim to fame, the community has earned a place on the map as a center for research and is attracting new industries as a result. Business in Focus sat down with Justice Smyth, Executive Director of the Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority (TCEDA), to learn more.

Will This Be the New Best Place for Business in the Midwest?
Sauk County Development Corporation

by Jessica Ferlaino

Sauk County, Wisconsin is a place where small-town charm and the beauty of nature and the outdoors meet to offer a character and way of life that’s a huge draw to residents and tourists alike.

Metals of Honor – Perfecting the Recycling Process
Accurate Converter

by Allison Dempsey

One of the metal recycling sector’s largest buyers, processors, and recyclers of automotive and industrial catalysts, spark plugs, and oxygen sensors, Accurate Converter was established in 2005, although ownership’s history in the metal recycling business dates back to 1903.

“Our Food Is Good Food”
Buffalo Creek Mills

by Margaret Patricia Eaton

An exceptional product begins with an exceptional producer. As a Canadian oat processor and ingredient supplier located in the heart of prime oat-growing country in Altona, Manitoba, just five minutes from the U.S. border, Buffalo Creek Mills provides customers with high-quality, in-demand oat products, serving both the human and pet food markets.

Painless, Affordable, Straightforward – This Crutch is Made for Walking
iWALKFree

by Allison Dempsey

“Once you’ve seen the iWALK hands-free crutch, you can’t unsee it,” says iWALKFree President Brad Hunter.

Enhancing Productivity, Efficiency, and Safety
Samuel Automation

by Nate Hendley

Much remains the same at Samuel Automation in Waterloo, Ontario since the firm was profiled April 2023 in Manufacturing in Focus. The company, which custom-designs and manufactures automation solutions for industrial and manufacturing clients, is still sharp, focused, and innovative. The biggest change has been a move into new markets, evidence of its commitment to growth.

Excellence in the Electronics Industry
VEXOS

by Pauline Muller

In a recent interview, VEXOS executives shared insights on how the company navigates the dynamic challenges of the electronics industry.

Looking Ahead After Reaching a Milestone Anniversary
Architectural Glass & Metal Company

by Nate Hendley

Architectural Glass & Metal Company, Inc., (AGM) of Indianapolis, Indiana, celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. It’s quite the accomplishment for a company of humble origins that specializes in designing, fabricating, installing, and servicing glazed curtain walls, windows, and entryways—a crucial but sometimes overlooked trade.

Affordable and Modern Modular Buildings
Avalon Building Systems

by Pauline Muller

Avalon Building Systems is making construction affordable again. Headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts with two factories in the Northeast, the company specializes in designing, fabricating, and assembling some of the most magnificent modular homes. Because it is located in a region where labor is affordable, its buildings come to market at a reasonable price compared to prices in many other places across the U.S.