Why data literacy is the next big thing Facebook and Google and the other giants of the knowledge economy don’t own great factories, and they don’t produce objects you can touch, such as bicycles, radios or lipstick. What they do own (whether we like it or not) is a lot of data about the millions […]
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JA Ottawa creates the next generation of community leaders: youth who are ready to act on their dreams and achieve their highest potential. JA Ottawa recruits volunteers from the local business community to teach entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness skills in grade 5 to 12 classrooms. JA Ottawa gives students real-world tasks like goal
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Like many great start-up ideas, GoFor started as a napkin sketch. Having spent 10 years in the construction industry after a career in technology, co-founder Brad Rollo recognized a common problem faced by people like him while out for drinks one night. “I was out with a couple of construction buddies, and we were all
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Welcome Neighbor STL began in the fall of 2016 with a toiletry drive for newly-arrived refugee families and has organically grown into a multifaceted organization with over 1,900 supporters. The organization partners with community allies to help meet the evolving needs of refugee families. Welcome Neighbor STL began in November 2016 with a toiletry
As data has shown, disadvantaged groups are notably underrepresented and underpaid across all industries. The educational and professional opportunities for women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and persons with disabilities, are still not where they need to be in order to even the playing field. Further, those who are able to get
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Since the Internet ran on HTML layout tables and dial-up connections, EPIC has been investing in early-stage technology companies. Partnering with entrepreneurs and founders of iconic tech companies. EPIC has seen successful outcomes since founding in 1994. From behemoths like Ancestry to current tech unicorn superstars Health Catalyst, PillPack and Instructure, EPIC’s pride is built on
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Shauna Smith, President – Four Foods Group/Savory I still remember opening day in our very first restaurant like it was yesterday. Except it wasn’t yesterday… it was 11 years ago. We had just moved into a newly developed area in Utah that was starved for eating establishments. We asked ourselves what we would love
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SmartRent is an enterprise home automation company developing software and hardware to help owners, property managers and renters in multifamily communities. We provide property owners and managers a platform to better monitor and protect their assets, and create operating efficiencies all while driving ancillary revenue. Residents use our mobile app to enjoy the benefits of
Formed in 2016, CRADL is a partnership between Brad Snyder and Brandon Clarke focused on putting Phoenix at the forefront of exploration and innovation in technologies, media, products, and services that help delight, and even save children and families. CRADL’s mission is to help professionals and entrepreneurs recognize that children are students and athletes
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Interface was founded in 1968, the same year Apollo Mission flew its first crew, the year the Boeing 747 made its maiden voyage, and the year oil sold for $3.50 per barrel. Founder Richard F. Caris located Interface headquarters at Scottsdale Airpark in 1972, where products are still manufactured and sold globally. Interface was first
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We have responsibilities in the market to its various participants: clients, stakeholders, and regulators. We know that the environment is changing,and clients continue to expect that we will raise our game – that we will bring them more value, more quality. We know that they are looking for a different experience in terms of the
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Seamgen is San Diego’s premier digital product agency, dedicated to positively impacting the lives and experiences of individuals through the implementation and utilization of design and technology. We integrate digital experiences across mobile, web, and IOT devices resulting in meaningful interactions for users. , Long before Seamgen came to be, there was an
While much of the American West was settled over a century ago in the spirit of possibility and innovation, few cities have embraced that legacy into the 21st century with as much style and success as Scottsdale. The city is internationally recognized as a premier destination for travelers and businesses alike. Over nine million
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Todd Sanders President & CEO – Greater Phoenix Chamber Every morning, as the sun rises above the mountains and the early morning city lights glitter with flashes of orange, we all wake up with a new chance—a fresh opportunity. Each sunrise in Phoenix, Arizona is the start of a new day and a clean slate.
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Liberty Science Center (LSC) is the region’s premier destination for science explorers of all ages and a leading provider of STEM education programs. LSC is a 300,000-square-foot learning center located in Liberty State Park on the Jersey City bank of the Hudson River, near the Statue of Liberty. LSC opened to the public in January
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For the past 20 years, the payments industry has been only slightly affected by the digital revolution. Incredibly, 2019 just ended, and most payment processes still run at analog speeds. But that’s about to change, and Solid Number, a financial technology company, is part of the movement behind modernizing money. Welcome to payments 2020. Solid
The New Jersey Business & Industry Association provides information, services and advocacy to its member companies to build a more prosperous New Jersey. We are the nation’s largest statewide employer association, with our members representing every industry and employing one million people in the state. (L_R): NJBIA’s Chrissy Buteas, Michele Siekerka and Nicole Sandelier New
Stevens Institute of Technology is a premier, technology-centric research university located in Hoboken, New Jersey, across the Hudson River from New York City, producing pathbreaking research that addresses global challenges in areas including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, healthcare, finance, robotics, systems and sustainability. Stevens graduates consistently realize top ROI, earnings and career outcomes. Established by “America’s
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As home of the 11-time World Series Champion Cardinals, Stanley Cup Champion Blues, and host of three NCAA Final Fours, St. Louis is a great sports city. Thanks to the Musial Awards, it holds a far more meaningful title: home of the best sports. This world-class event gives St. Louis a powerful opportunity to enhance
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We design, build, and deliver custom commercial cabinets for medical facilities, restaurants, airports, education, retail, transportation, hotels, and other businesses nationwide. We give our clients the finest craftsmanship, excellent relationships, and on-time delivery. They tell us that’s the reason they keep coming back to us with more projects, many of which have won national awards.
We often hear about the groundbreaking moment that inspires people, but for me, it was a series of moments that guided me. I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit; it runs in my blood. My grandfather and father were wonderful examples of leadership and the freedom that owning a company brings. I recall the day when
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In early 2016, Instructure launched its Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) Council to “make Instructure an awesome place to work for everyone.” Those were our words for the mission of the Council at the time, and building a workplace where people can thrive and develop in their careers remains a foundational tenet of our Council
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The United States has long depended on innovation, technology, and small businesses to maintain economic prosperity and a national security advantage. While much of this economic growth has come out of hubs on the East and West Coasts, Utah has managed to create a non-traditional innovation ecosystem that has resulted in one of the nation’s
Business consultant Peter Drucker once said “culture eats strategy for breakfast,” and I’m a believer. Culture is everything. It’s true that you can have a financially successful company leading by fear and threatening to fire people if they don’t follow your lead. But fear-based leadership styles and cultures pit people and departments against each other,
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