Leading the brainstorm

EBO Group Inc.’s Keith Nichols establishes his company’s best practices by involving employees.

Honorable mentions

Three companies dedicated to improvement and innovation leading to efficiency and growth.

Growing trust

Grimes Horticulture’s Bill Watson says leaders reap what they sow when it comes to employee trust.

Make it tough

John Robert’s Spa’s John DiJulius says you shouldn’t wait until you need a new employee to place the ad.