CEO Spotlight

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2015 at 06:35 PM CDT

These Companies Are Hiring!

As the recession recedes, we asked our CEOs if they were hiring. The answer was an enthusiastic yes! Software development, business analytics, operations, sales, marketing and technology topped the list.

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2015 at 06:37 PM CDT

Upscale Caterer Serves Up Cultural Themes

Wendy Pashman, president of Entertaining Company, describes the personalized experience that this catering group creates. Using her travels around the globe, she and her team create unique cultural and culinary...

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2015 at 06:34 PM CDT

Mobile App Helps Restaurant Diners Eat Healthy

Shatabdi Basu, Savoir CEO, explains how her new mobile app helps consumers meet health goals while dining out at their favorite restaurants – all at the touch of their phone. Personal dieticians are available to...

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2015 at 06:26 PM CDT

Lean, Pragmatic Approach Differentiates Consulting Group

Sara Fitzgerald, principal and chief people officer, talks about the four major areas that Liberty Advisor Group focuses on - mergers and acquisitions, data and analytics, business transformation and technology....

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2015 at 10:33 AM CDT

Zebra’s Zatar Platform Connects “Internet Of Things” Globally

SVP Phil Gerskovich sits down to discusses the array of services this IT company offers to keep operations around the globe running smoothly. From barcode scanning to implementation, this company can help...

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2015 at 03:14 PM CDT

Chicago Athletic Association Hotel “Gift To Chicago”

After closing in 2007, the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel has reopened and been revived to its original 1890s architectural and aesthetic atmosphere – with an astounding modern twist. With so many features -...

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2015 at 03:12 PM CDT

Non-Profit Looks To Diversify Funding Stream

One Hope United, a 120-year-old human services organization, focuses on early learning and childhood development, along with the placement of children in the public welfare system. Newly appointed CEO Scott...

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2015 at 04:19 PM CDT

Making Affordable Care Act Requirements Easier To Manage

When clinicians can focus more on their patients and less on the coding requirements for reimbursement, the result is a win/win for both clinician and patient. Intelligent Medical Objects has developed...

Wednesday, Sep 9, 2015 at 06:13 PM CDT

Family Owned Company Treats It's Employees ... Like Family

The RoomPlace takes pride in treating its employees well, and the payback is loyalty and hardwork. In their own words, the employees talk about what it means to them to work at the RoomPlace, and how they enjoy...

Wednesday, Sep 9, 2015 at 06:08 PM CDT

How Ideology Retains Talent In The High-Turnover Foodservice Business

In an industry where the employee retention rate is 50%, Ideology Entertainment boasts a eye-opening rate of 80%. With the goal of providing a better customer experience, Ideology creates a culture of unity and...

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