Illinois

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Express Signs

By Mike Marut | Sep 19, 2023

Industrial & Equipment Illinois

As material costs rise, Illinois sign-maker sees some challenges ahead in creative manufacturing.

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JDS Labs

By Eric Peterson | Sep 05, 2023

Consumer & Lifestyle Illinois

President John Seaber built a headphone amplifier in an Altoids tin to boost his iPod. More than 15 years later, he's heading up one of the category's leading innovators.

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Zagone Studios

By Eric Peterson | Aug 22, 2023

Consumer & Lifestyle Illinois

Co-owner Franco Pacini sees comfort as a differentiator for the longstanding mask-maker.

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Richards-Wilcox

By Mike Marut | Aug 08, 2023

Consumer & Lifestyle Illinois

According to CEO Bob McMurtry, while the technology of storing things hasn’t changed dramatically since 1880, how storage is used drives his business.

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NanoGraf Corporation

By Eric Peterson | Jul 25, 2023

Industrial & Equipment Illinois

President Kurt "Chip" Breitenkamp sees a dual business model of manufacturing silicon-based battery materials and the cells themselves as a catalyst for long-term growth.

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Nature's Fynd

By Gregory Daurer | Jul 11, 2023

Food & Beverage Illinois

Chief Marketing Officer Karuna Rawals wants to tell the world about the amazing properties of her company's fungus-based breakfast products.

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Intellihot

By Eric Peterson | Jun 27, 2023

Industrial & Equipment Illinois

Founder and CEO Sridhar Deivasigamani was a first mover in electric water heaters for the commercial market. Now his company is leading the way for the broader market.