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May 25, 2026
Smart Controls: How an Illinois Manufacturer Expanded Global Opportunities Through Strategic Export Support
While global markets continue to face uncertainty surrounding tariffs, trade disputes, and international logistics, Smart Controls has continued… -
May 18, 2026
How Jack Boss Turned a College Side Hustle into a Rapidly Growing Flooring Business
For Jack Boss, entrepreneurship didn’t wait until after graduation, it started while he was still a student at… -
May 5, 2026
ShotHawk: How Emerging Entrepreneurs Are Advancing Safety Technology Through Innovation
For Brandon Johnson and Ohm Vyas, innovation started with a question: What if technology could help protect people… -
March 31, 2026
Midwest Bioprocessing: Growing a Biotech Company in Peoria
Innovation often begins with a single idea, and the right environment to help that idea grow. For Midwest… -
March 11, 2026
How a Retired Chef Turned a Lifetime of Flavor into a Growing Local Brand
For Robert Baker, cooking has always been more than a job, it’s been a lifelong passion. After decades… -
July 29, 2025
How Stacey Reed Built a Solution-Based Logistics Business Rooted in Relationships
Stacey Reed has always been driven by a passion for business and a deep commitment to serving others…. -
July 11, 2025
The Clay Den: How One Young Artist Transformed Her Passion into a Community-Focused Ceramic Studio
For Emma Hansen, ceramics started as a teenage passion—but it didn’t take long before her artistic spark became… -
June 11, 2025
Collective Flow Yoga, Pilates, and Barre: How One Woman’s Passion Sparked a Thriving Wellness Community in Morton, IL
When Jeni Pendl first pressed play on a yoga video 17 years ago, she couldn’t have imagined it… -
May 26, 2025
The Ware’s Cookie Shack: A Sweet Staple in Peoria’s Heart for 24 Years
Tucked inside the Northwoods Mall, the warm aroma of fresh-baked cookies is more than just a treat for… -
May 17, 2025
Built to Last: How Woodgenuity Turns Passion into Art
Stephan’s hands have been shaping wood since he was five years old, building model airplanes alongside his father…
