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…
Ginny Haas is co-owner, integrator and director of sales and marketing at Radcom, a performance improvement consulting firm in Chardon, Ohio. Founded in 1996, the company leverages performance analysis, instructional design and process documentation to create solutions that eliminate confusion in the workplace, reduce costly mistakes and drive measurable results. “We work with business leaders to make sure that employees are able to do their jobs correctly,” says Haas. “We help them figure out what the barriers are — and remove them.”
A serial entrepreneur, Dave Galbenski founded Lumen Legal in 1992. Together with his wife, Lynn, Dave scaled the Michigan-based legal staffing firm to a national presence before successfully selling it in 2020. He then went on to launch two other enterprises: the Global School of Entrepreneurship and the Living Liver Foundation. He is also a co-founder of Big Rock Leaders. A longtime friend…
For over three decades I have led a successful media production and communication consulting company, which means I’ve beat the odds. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 25% of new businesses survive for 15 years or more…
We get a lot of compliments about the aesthetics at Big Rock Valley — not only how pristine the property is, but also our facilities. And one of the tools that helps us maintain high standards is our Green Hat inspection program.
It’s 3 a.m. on a Saturday morning, and while most people are sleeping in their warm beds, the lights in the Tower of Tomorrow kitchen flip on as our Guest Services team reports to work…
On Dec. 3, we got a thumbs-up from the Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP), joining more than 1,600 farms to become certified. A nationally recognized program, MAEAP helps Michigan farmers adopt effective, science-based practices that reduce environmental risks and protect our state’s land, water and wildlife. The program is voluntary and delivered through a partnership between the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and local conservation…
Based in Eau Claire, Michigan, Flamm Pickle & Packing Co. is an industrial manufacturer that provides high-quality pickle relish for food manufacturers to use in salad dressings, sauces and dips. In contrast to competitors who sell relish as a side business (pickles being their primary product), Flamm is laser-focused on relish.
Flamm’s president Dorothy Munao counts high standards, clear goals and empowering employees as keys to her company’s success. “It’s important for your people to understand not just what they’re supposed to do, but also why
they do it,” she says.
Diversification has been an important factor in Benchmark Craftmen’s success. For example, in 2008 the fabrication company started to pursue retail and hospitality clients, and 10 years ago, it dipped its toe into the interactive event space…