Small steps, significant progress
It’s not high-level initiatives that shape an organization. Smaller changes can be just as impactful in the long term…
Outlook on Leadership with Erick Stewart
“You’re never successful, you’re always succeeding,” says Erick Stewart, a Battle Creek-based serial entrepreneur who wrote his first business plan at age 26, then launched Stewart Industries and grew it into a $50 million company. Today as CEO of Lagniappe Global Commodity Partners and an Entrepreneur Emeritus at the foundation, Erick is helping other business leaders grow their organizations and themselves
Marcellus Metalcasters: Forging new growth
“Knowing that I would speak to my team leader in a few days helped me focus and work on my business instead of in it,” says Caitlin McMahan of Marcellus Metalcasters.
White Glove Interior Care: Scaling while maintaining quality
“I gained knowledge and understanding on how to grow and scale so we can make a difference in Louisiana,” says Michael LeBlanc, founder of White Glove Interior Care in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Mercury Mosaics: An intersection of art and entrepreneurship
Mercedes Austin of Mercury Mosaics is using research from her SIG engagement to help launch a sister brand, Mosaic Candy Shop…
Geaux Above: Adding structure to scale smoothly
“The SIG engagement was priceless and worth every second of my time — in fact, it’s saving me time and money,” says Shanna Felker, CEO of Geaux Above in Madisonville, Louisiana.
CyberReef: In search of MVNOs
CyberReef’s recent SIG engagement focused on finding prospective customers for its new TrafficIQ technology.
Climbing the BRV mountain
A few months ago, our team had what I will call a breakthrough. After years of creating new programs and integrating them together, we found a new way to tell our story…
Positive intelligence: A different way to think about your thinking
Granted, the negative chatter in our brain will never go away completely. But we can control our responses to negative thoughts…
Legacy: The final frontier for entrepreneurs
Leaving a legacy was a big deal for our founder Ed Lowe. In fact, he wrote that “I’d rather be remembered when I’m gone than known while I’m here.”