Rapid Impact Erosion Control: Keeping dirt in its place
Founded in 2023, Rapid Impact Erosion Control aims to be a leader in the erosion control market with its polymer technology, which creates a flexible yet durable matrix that binds soil.
The Led Lion: Building the future
Founded in 2014, The Led Lion is a growth-oriented design and contracting business that is expanding its capabilities in commercial construction and federal contracting. What’s more, owner-operator Hussein Mokahal is introducing new technologies, includes a patent-pending robot for 3D concrete printing.
Afif Ghannoum: Data-driven innovation
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.
Outlook on Leadership with Jennifer Jurgens
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.
Anton Orchard: New pondering spot
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
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…
Creativity Justified: ‘Klevr’ expansion
Carrita Tanner-Cloud has taken Creativity Justified from a hobby to an award-winning marketing company — and is now expanding into business application software.
Go young: Be intentional about developing leaders
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…
Be Inspired: A vision to add value
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.