How Lowe’s has impact and you can too

I am in the process of doing a lot of remodeling and have been spending some of my free time at Lowe’s. As I was coming out of the restroom, I noticed a number of employee lockers and a big sign that read, ‘The IMPACT Model.’ I got a little closer and really concentrated on […]

How to build a successful charitable relationship

  One of the emotional benefits of owning or leading a business is the sense of fulfillment that comes with using your size and scale to benefit a worthy cause. There are certainly compelling business reasons to build a corporate charitable partnership, but when doing so, be sure to keep your No. 1 goal at […]

How to create a business continuity plan

As the flames engulfed Pitney Bowes Presort Services’ main Grand Prairie location last year, Darryl Cremer couldn’t believe what he was seeing. “When it was obvious that the building was going down in flames and it was going to be a total disaster, I was like anybody else and was in total shock,” the vice […]

How Ryan Gunnigle keeps Kids II ahead of the curve

Ryan Gunnigle’s company Kids II Inc. has grown at almost 25 percent a year for the last four years. “Just really keeping up with that growth is probably mine and the executive staff’s biggest challenge,” says the president and CEO. With 400 employees spread out over 12 different offices, it’s quite the challenge for Gunnigle […]

Best of 2011: Guidebook to growth

Mergers and acquisitions A few of our cover companies were involved in mergers and acquisitions in the last few years, and one sold itself to new ownership. It’s always met with mixed reviews. “You always get a mixed reaction,” says Phil Rykhoek of Denbury Resources. “Some people love it — the ones that are more […]

Changing media

How WTWH Media embraces technology to develop quality offerings and fuel growth