Leveraging an AI platform and massive dataset of nutritional products and clinical science, CPG Radar accelerates product development for dietary supplement companies and other clients.
“We help companies build the next generation of innovative products by finding out which ones are the best fit for their technologies,” says founder Afif Ghannoum.
Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1 Bold Step helps growth-minded companies align marketing, sales and technology to see what is — and what is not — working and generate more revenue. By creating systems, order and accountability, 1 Bold Step helps clients ensure that their marketing activities are “a value add rather than overhead,” says CEO Jennifer Jurgens, who together with president Adam Clarke, launched 1 Bold Step in 2019. Since then, the company has expanded to more than 20 employees and $2.5 million in annual revenue.
Among new landscaping projects at Big Rock Valley (BRV) is a fruit orchard located northeast of Anton House. Led by BRV landscapers Maggie Chapman and Cody Hoff, the orchard features apple, peach and crabapple trees…
Tim Keeley is president of 838 Strategies, a new business consulting firm formed in partnership with his son, Bryan. 838 Strategies helps growth-stage companies build scalable leadership systems, align culture with execution, and create long-term strategies to sustain momentum beyond rapid expansion. Tim recently retired as CEO from Martin Specialty Coatings in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he helped triple the firm’s annual revenue…
Carrita Tanner-Cloud has taken Creativity Justified from a hobby to an award-winning marketing company — and is now expanding into business application software.
Attracting talented employees is a common challenge for entrepreneurs as they continue to scale their companies. And compounding the problem is a lack of succession planning…
John “Jack” McCarthy 1941 – 2026
Years of Service 1998 – 2017
In the past three years, Be Inspired Counseling and Consulting has added two new locations in central Louisiana and expanded its Alexandria headquarters. What’s more, the company launched an ongoing education program last year for other mental health professionals. “It’s a way for us to expand our impact,” says founder Christy Pennison.
Being overwhelmed is not a verdict or indication of failure. It’s simply a signal to slow down and make some course corrections…