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.
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.
Benchmark: Transitioning to the third generation
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…
Downtown FabWorks: a rising star in custom fabrication
Based in New Orleans, Downtown Fabworks has been achieving impressive growth since its launch in late 2019 and is building a national reputation…
Barber Packaging: Crystal clear on strategy
“When you’re operating a small business and trying to grow a small business into a market space, many times you feel like you’re out there by yourself,” says Luke Barber.
PALLETCO: From middleman to strategic manufacturer
“When I think growth, I no longer think numbers. I think strategy,” says Moe Alakoli, CEO of PALLETCO. “It’s much easier to think in numbers, but it’s not sustainable.”
Martin Specialty Coatings: Investing in talent and technology
Innovation is a core value for Martin Specialty Coatings, one that has enabled the Shreveport, Louisiana-based company to triple its size in the past few years, exceeding $20 million in annual revenue and 100 full-time employees.
Safe Bites: Allergy friendly and chef inspired
Driven by the belief that everyone deserves access to healthy meals, Innovation Food Service (IFS) provides nutritious, high-quality meals to schools, childcare centers, senior living facilities and businesses. Founded in 2002 by Thomas Lane, a trained chef, the Twinsburg, Ohio-based company has been growing steadily since its inception. Last year alone it served 7,000 daily lunches to schools in northeast…
LorAnn Oils: First in flavor
Founded in 1962, LorAnn Oils has evolved from a small supplier of essential oils into a thriving second-stage company with $23 million in annual revenue.
Encore CO2: Advancing sustainable manufacturing
Packing a punch on both environmental and economic fronts, Encore CO2 is commercializing technology that recycles carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into valuable new products.