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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.
Purposeful Design is a Christian ministry that exists to help rebuild lives of individuals who have struggled with addiction, homelessness, incarceration and other obstacles; to equip them with valuable work skills; and to provide the gift of work (Genesis 2:15, Matthew 28:16-20, Ephesians 2:8-10).
At POCN, we seek to support the careers and clinical practices of NPs and PAs - Advanced Clinicians by partnering with life science companies who recognize their critical role on the front lines of healthcare. We are the largest network of Advanced Clinicians in the U.S. and strive to support and enable success for them at every turn. POCN provides Advanced Clinicians with an opportunity engine to grow their careers, earn valuable financial incentives, and increase their clinical knowledge and practice productivity. Recognizing the vital relationship between NPs, PAs, and the broader healthcare and life sciences industries, POCN specializes in developing peer–validated programs that include engaging live and virtual events, helpful patient education resources, incentivized market research programs, clinical reference and prescribing tools, promoted speaking opportunities, as well as CME and continuous learning modules on a variety of disease states and therapies.
COVE Animal Health is a veterinarian-led network of veterinary hospitals providing integrated primary care, emergency, and specialty services across several states in the Northeastern United States, including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. Originally founded in 1937 as Pieper Veterinary in Middletown, CT, COVE has grown into a multi-state network with over 1,000 team members and four hospital systems. COVE offers a comprehensive range of veterinary services, including routine wellness care, 24/7 emergency services, and advanced specialty care in areas such as internal medicine, ophthalmology, and surgery. The company operates a hub-and-spoke model that ensures seamless coordination among its hospitals, enhancing collaboration and resource sharing. COVE is committed to maintaining local ownership and community connections while fostering a culture of mentorship and professional development for veterinary teams.