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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.
Yokohama TWS, part of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., is a leader in designing and producing tire and wheel solutions to drive a sustainable future for Agriculture, Construction, Material Handling and Two-Wheeler markets. Our 6,600+ workforce on 5 continents, 14 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, OEM partnerships, digital technologies, field tests and sustainable product sourcing all work together to bring our customers worldwide the latest in tire innovations and services that enhance their performance and improve their businesses. Combining value, safety and ease, Yokohama TWS offers a multi-brand portfolio which includes the Trelleborg, Mitas, Maximo, and Cultor brands and Interfit custom fitting services. Our brands are supported by a vast network of local specialists, to bring tailor-made services that evolve with our customers and their businesses, wherever they are. We pair localized expertise with the power of our global reach; staying close to the communities and companies where people need us most. Indeed, for Yokohama TWS, fostering a company-wide culture of sustainability focused on planet, innovative products and support for people and places where we operate is simply the right thing to do. We are equally committed to becoming a sustainability leader in our industry. We aim to minimize the impact that our global operations and supply chain has on the environment. And to achieve this, we empower our employees to make a difference. They work as one to drive positive change throughout our company, our products, and our industry. Innovation – Technology – Sustainability – Service – Caring for our communities: Our people take ownership to deliver on this promise every day. This is how, for over a century, Yokohama TWS has and will continue to bring specialty tire and wheel solutions – engineered for the future.
Clinton Community College (CCC) is a two-year community college located in Clinton, Iowa, founded in 1946. Initially serving veterans returning from World War II, CCC is part of the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges system. The college offers a range of educational programs, including Associate in Arts/College Transfer Classes, Career Technology Programs, and Continuing Education courses aimed at personal and professional development. The main campus is situated at 1000 Lincoln Boulevard, with additional facilities including the CCC Technology Center and the Maquoketa Center, which provide various educational opportunities. CCC also has intercollegiate athletics, featuring mens basketball and womens volleyball teams known as the Cougars. The Paul B. Sharar Foundation supports the college by providing scholarships and funding for students and faculty, enhancing the educational experience at CCC. The college is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, ensuring high educational standards.
Specializing in post-acquisition integration and restructuring, achieving operational excellence, supporting buyers like private equity firms with due diligence and deal dynamics, as well as coaching and development.
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.