ECI Software Solutions announced the appointment of Brian Hildebrand as chief information officer (CIO). Hildebrand will be responsible for implementing ECI’s comprehensive IT strategy and overseeing the organization’s technology infrastructure. “Brian has been an instrumental part of our IT and …
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PaintLine Hires Business Development Lead
PaintLine recently announced the hiring of Josh Frerks as its new business development lead. Frerks comes to PaintLine with an extensive background in sales and marketing in the cabinet, window, door and building products industries. In his new position, Frerks …
Read More »Festool Celebrates 100 Years in 2025
Festool, a precision-engineered power tools manufacturer based in Lebanon, Indiana, celebrates 100 years of operation this year. Throughout 2025, the company will celebrate the products and solutions Festool has created in the past century. “Since 1925, we have revolutionized professional …
Read More »Former Industry Executive Turns Homemade Snack Into Growing Business
From corporate America to her own small business, Lisa Makowski knows how to lead a team to success. The idea to turn her legendary homemade snack mix into a profitable business was born in 2014 while working at United Hardware …
Read More »Ace Retail Holdings Selects Enterprise Retail Partner
Mi9 Retail has been selected as Ace Retail Holdings’ enterprise retail partner for merchandising and point of sale. “The selection process was a huge investment of time and effort to ensure that our solution was a great fit for the …
Read More »ECI Recognizes Community Champion and Business Innovator Award Winners
ECI Software Solutions announced the winners for its Everyday Hero Award and Customer Excellence Award for 2024. “We are thrilled to recognize this year’s award winners for their dedication and excellence,” says Trevor Gruenewald, CEO of ECI Software Solutions. “These …
Read More »84 Lumber Honored By Forbes
Forbes has recognized 84 Lumber on its 2024 America’s Top Private Companies list, ranked at number 100 out of 275 companies. 84 Lumber is listed among some of the top brands in the U.S. Since 1984, Forbes has published and …
Read More »Pantone Selects Mocha Mousse for 2025 Color of the Year
For 2025, the Pantone Color Institute selected Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, a warm brown hue as its color of the year. “For Pantone Color of the Year 2025, we look to a mellow brown hue whose inherent richness and sensorial …
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