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The Big O Tires story begins back in 1962, just as Americas new love affair with the automobile was hitting high gear. The market for replacement tires was exploding, and independent tire dealers found themselves struggling to compete in the face of low prices offered by major tire manufacturers own company stores. Big Os founding fathers were a handful of progressive independent tire dealers who decided to band together to form a tire-buying cooperative so that they could secure volume pricing and keep their customers happy. Their concept worked. In the years that followed, The Big O Tires co-op evolved into a full-fledged franchise as it continued to find innovative ways to harness the power of the collective to benefit independent dealerships and their customers. Almost a half-decade later, Big O Tires has become North Americas largest retail tire franchisor, with over 400 independently-owned and operated locations in 20 states, providing customers with a broad range of automotive services in addition to quality tires, wheels and accessories. Big O has become an industry role model admired for its innovative approach to franchising and unmatched customer loyalty ratings. In 1996, Big O Tires joined forces with one of the largest and most respected tire marketers in the nation when it became part of the TBC Retail Group, an automotive retail network comprised of some 1,200 Big O Tires, Tire Kingdom, Merchants and NTB locations spanning 40 U.S. states. Big Os reach was broadened again in 2005, when TBC Corporation was acquired by Sumitomo Corporation of America, the largest wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sumitomo, one of the worlds leading traders of goods and services. As Big O Tires continues to thrive and adapt to an ever-changing marketplace, it remains rooted in its humble beginnings as a proud collective of independent dealers committed to putting its customers first.
Blue Giant Equipment Corporation is a prominent global manufacturer and distributor of loading dock systems and material handling equipment, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1963 by Kurt Larsen, the company has celebrated over 60 years of innovation in the industry. Blue Giant began with mechanical dock levelers and hand pallet trucks, later expanding its offerings to include intelligent dock controls and air-powered loading dock equipment. The company provides a wide range of products, including loading dock systems, material handling equipment, HVLS fans, and ergonomic lift assist solutions. Their innovative Blue Genius Connect control panel enhances the management of loading dock operations. Blue Giant has received multiple awards for its products, including recognition in the Professional Door Dealer magazines "Best of Business Dealers Choice Poll" and a Bronze Award from Plant Engineering magazine. With a commitment to growth, Blue Giant relocated its headquarters in 2017 to a larger facility in Mississauga, Ontario, reflecting its dedication to expanding its capabilities in the material handling sector.
About Liberty Federal Credit Union Liberty Federal Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution focused on returning value through innovative products and services. Liberty has been recognized on a state level by Forbes as one of Indianas best financial institutions. In recent years, the credit union has also received acclaim on a national level, including being named the nations Best Credit Union for Checking by Investopedia in 2021 and appearing on Newsweeks list of Americas Best Banks in 2022. Among Liberty FCUs most innovative products is its Vertical Checking. This free checking account offers a high interest rate of 3.30% APY on balances up to $20,000, plus reimbursement for usage fees paid when using any ATM worldwide up to $15 per month. However, Liberty Federal Credit Union similarly excels in providing value through better loan options for borrowers. For instance, the credit union offers an uncommonly wide variety of mortgage options to ensure the best fit for its members. According to the American Credit Union Mortgage Association, Liberty FCU was the Midwests top credit union in 2021 total first mortgage originations. Nationally, we ranked eleventh. Headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, Liberty FCU offers a wide footprint of branch locations throughout southern Indiana, western Kentucky, and the Greater Nashville area in Tennessee. However, the credit union currently serves more than 270,000 members across all fifty states and at least eight countries.
bPrescient is a full-service scientific and technology consultancy dedicated to meeting the information management, data science, and analytics needs of the biotech, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, and healthcare industries. With bPrescients industry-leading ecosystem of experts, we offer a unique combination of both depth and breadth of knowledge to provide comprehensive support across: • The entire drug discovery process (from early-stage research to commercialization) • The diagnostics R&D lifecycle • The innovation challenges of the provider / payer domains At bPrescient, we pride ourselves on solving highly complex and difficult challenges. Our clients trust us to provide effective solutions to the problems they face today while anticipating, and helping them avoid, future challenges that catch many organizations unaware. There are three classes of problems we solve for clients: • Strategic & Advisory • Analytical & Scientific • Systems Integration, Design & Build Central to our model is the building of long-term relationships with our clients, which is why we go above and beyond to deliver exceptional results and value to those who need our assistance. Whether you are facing specific challenges today or are thinking about longer-term strategic goals, bPrescient is here to provide the support you need to succeed in the highly competitive biotech, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, and healthcare industries.