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David Bauer:
I was a wrestler in high school and competitive kickboxer after high school, so fitness has always been part of my life. I began working in gyms in the late 80s before personal training became mainstream. I was a Command Fitness Coordinator in the Navy. After getting out, I worked in a family business in management but felt the pull back towards the fitness industry. I became a trainer and eventually a director at Delnor Community Health and Wellness Center. After leaving there I developed a “gym on wheels”, a custom 30’ Winnebago motorhome filled with workout equipment. I went to homes and businesses and trained people in the motorhome.
In 2004 I moved my business into a 1500 sq. ft. space in Campton Hills and eventually expanded to 3000 sq. ft. In May of 2009 I purchased a 4000 sq. ft. facility, also in Campton Hills.
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Valley Insurance Agency
422 East State Street
Geneva, IL 60134
630-232-1640
www.via-inc.com |
Gordon Hard, President of Valley Insurance Agency, Inc. has over 38 years in the insurance industry. Gordon purchased an existing insurance agency in 1978 and moved the operation to Geneva in 1985.
Briefly, describe your business?
We are an independant insurance agency providing personal and business asset protection programs along with an associated firm to handle health care benifits and ancillary products.
What size is your company?
$4,000,000 in written premium placed through a variety of residential and commercial markets.
What is your ideal client?
A client that values a long standing relationship developed through our commitment in providing solid advice and risk management.
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Jeff Kubas, President of Vertex Resource Group, Inc., has over 18 years experience in the staffing industry. A former police officer, he, along with his wife Leslie, started FlexiCorps Inc. in 1992. While growing the company, they developed the Vertex Resource Group family of companies. They now have 2 daughters that work with them after having graduated from NIU. The company has been listed on the INC 5000 list for three years in a row and is currently ranked in the top 50 Human Resources companies nationally.
Briefly, describe your business?
Vertex Resource Group consists of three companies, each uniquely positioned to fulfill the Human Capital Requirements locally and nationwide
- Flexicorps Inc.: light industrial staffing to a wide variety of manufacturing industries.
- Alliance HR Network: Clerical, Administrative and Professional search firm
- Wage Solutions: HR consulting and administration. Managed payroll services
What size is you company?
We have 5 offices throughout the Chicagoland area. We also have an office in Grenada, Mississippi.
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Midwest Wind Energy
211 E. Ontario Street
Suite 1720
Chicago, Illinois 60611
www.midwestwind.com
Michael J. Donahue, Executive Vice President
With over 20 years experience in land planning, zoning and development, Mike Donahue, AICP, has assisted public and private sectors across the country with the development of wind, hydroelectric, natural gas and coal-fired power plants.
As a court-qualified expert in his field, Mr. Donahue has testified as an expert witness in hundreds of court proceedings and public zoning hearings.
Briefly, describe your business?
Midwest Wind Energy is a utility-scale wind farm development company, which means that we acquire all land rights, permits, governmental approvals, and utility agreements, and undertake all studies necessary to make a project “shovel ready.” In other words, we take a project from concept to construction. This process takes 2-3 years for a typical project. When a project is finally shovel ready, we sell it to an equity partner who will construct, own and operate the wind farm.
What size is your company?
We have nine employees including 2 principal owners, 4 developers, and 3 support staff. In addition, we spend about $3 million per year on various consultants.
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