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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.
LTCG is a leading provider of business process outsourcing for the insurance industry. The nations largest insurers rely on our unparalleled expertise to help manage their complex long-term care portfolios and maximize financial performance. We also provide clients with advanced risk management insight built upon our unique and proprietary long-term care underwriting and claims databases. LTCG has more than 1.4 million long-term care policies currently under its management, representing nearly 20% of all active policies. We serve over 50 national carriers, including every one of the top 10 insurers in the long-term care market. Our experienced management team, which has worked together for years, includes some of the most recognized and respected leaders in the long-term care industry. And our information systems have been developed specifically to support the intricacies of this unique market. To learn more, visit www.ltcg.com
Geneva Consulting Group (GCG) is a global network of Management Consulting Firms. We support companies and entrepreneurs across many different countries and industries in important decisions related to strategy, organisation & HR, technology, turnaround & transformation. Whether in Spain, the United States, Indonesia or Argentina, our firms share one common mindset – a ‘can do entrepreneurial vision and attitude. But more so in GCG, our independent minds take pride in providing a fresh perspective, working collaboratively across the world.
Greater Iowa Credit Union (GICU) is a member-owned financial cooperative established in June 1932 by a group of Iowa State University employees. It has grown to serve over 36,000 members across a 33-county area in Central and Western Iowa, managing assets between $624 million and $667 million. GICU is federally insured and state-chartered, emphasizing its commitment to the financial well-being of its members and the communities it serves. GICU offers a range of financial services typical of credit unions, including banking services like checking and savings accounts, loans for personal, auto, and business needs, and possibly investment services. The credit union operates nine branch locations in cities such as Ames, Ankeny, and Des Moines, providing localized service. GICU is also dedicated to community engagement, having received recognition as the Best Credit Union in Crawford County and Story County multiple times.
Ameriflo is a global centrifugal pump manufacturer specializing in third party certified fire protection. Ameriflo manufactures equipment for the Commercial, Industrial & Municipal markets worldwide.