EXO in Edwardsville, Illinois, is proving a passion project can turn into a beautiful, thriving business. In 2019, Gina Gamblin formed EXO Lounge, LLC when she purchased a business and building in Edwardsville, Illinois, to open a local, woman-owned nail bar. ...
Shipping Point in Gurnee, Illinois, is proving successful businesses are built from a foundation of smart, forward-thinking decision making. In 2009, Jim LoMonaco opened Shipping Point in Gurnee, Illinois. Shipping Point is an independent, local, family-owned and...
Blake Sonka State Farm in Godfrey, Illinois: The undeniable parallels that exist between athletics and entrepreneurial excellence explain why so many athletes possess an innate capacity for startup success. The tenacity, teamwork, goal-orientation, dedication,...
Picture includes from left to right: Terry Mauger, Carol Johnson (Former Owners/Sellers); Ryan Sullivan, Will Osler (New DMC president), and Greg Topel (NPG Partner). Since 1911, Dickey OpCo, LLC (“Dickey”) has been designing, manufacturing, and partnering with the...
Smiley’s Daycare in Hudson, Illinois, is proving that something as simple as a smile can positively impact a persons’ day. Throughout college, Tara Graff worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a variety of healthcare settings. “When I would arrive for...
