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When a business welcomes 5,000 visitors through its doors in its first year and never makes any money from those visitors, that’s usually a sign that things are not going to work out. But for the staff at TechPlace, an innovation space led by the Burlington (Ontario) Economic Development Corporation, they see their Year One as a resounding success. TechPlace is where …
At the Civil-Military Innovation Institute, Inc., (CMI2) headquarters in West Virginia, several companies exist under one roof, all with a focus on supporting United States Department of Defense and developing dual-use (for government and commercial use) technologies. Each individual company is its own entity in separate offices, and when visitors step into the main reception area of the building, they …
As the executive assistant for the Chattanooga (Tenn.) Neighborhood Enterprise, a housing nonprofit that focuses on homeowner education and counseling, Hannah Clark has to keep track of and account for just about everything. Donations and grants. Office supplies. Time. And until recently, the front door. Clark and the CNE team regularly get visitors coming in to pay bills, meet with …
Originally founded in 2011 by famed entrepreneur and founder of FIJI Water, David H. Gilmour, Wakaya Perfection joined the booming direct sales industry in 2015 when Co-Founder Todd Smith took the helm and moved operations from South Florida to Central Utah. Smith’s 20-plus years of experience in health and wellness have brought dozens of new and exciting products to the …
As more companies turn to cloud hosting and outsourced enterprise application management, the security of data and who has access to it — both digitally and physically — is a chief concern among IT professionals. At Symmetry, LLC, an applications management and hybrid cloud hosting solutions provider based in Brookfield, Wisc., they pride themselves on providing their customers the peace …
Alex Navidad is a Phoenix, Ariz.-based business owner and building manager who must constantly balance between offering value to his building tenants and managing costs. So in 2017, when he began considering how to make the reception area of his building more inviting and useful for his tenants and their visitors, he turned to technology. “We wanted something in the …
Technology continues to disrupt the way companies do business, and seemingly no industry is safe. As more of Houston-based CPA firm MRZ’s services and interactions with clients moved to the digital space, it shifted the way the 100-person company thought about its physical office setup. Company leaders wanted in-person meetings with clients to reflect the same efficient, technology-focused experience customers …
eCycle Solutions, an Ontario-based electronics recycling and information technology asset disposition (ITAD) provider, prides itself on ensuring that when a customer’s electronics enter its facilities, they are recycled in a way that ensures data security, worker health and safety, and the protection of the environment. Company leaders work to adhere to strict regulatory compliance guidelines to uphold this promise to …
Contours Studios is a mindful movement studio that offers clients a high-end boutique studio experience with services that include Pilates, Hatha and Vinyasa yoga, Tai Chi, meditations, and movement training, among other services. But with as rejuvenating as the studio’s classes are for its clients, there was one area of the business that did not flow as well as Founder …
B Sharp School of Music inspires students of all ages to “sharpen their minds through music.” The private music school, started by Heidi Garcia, operates out of an old Victorian house in downtown Lodi, CA, with a recently opened second location in Scotts Valley. Thanks to B Sharp’s dedicated staff and high quality of instruction, the school has grown, adding …
Coworking spaces are trendy among small businesses and entrepreneurs. But could they work for the medical community? Judging from the early success of Viva MedSuites, a medical coworking space that opened in Scottsdale, AZ, last month, the answer is yes. After nearly two decades in commercial real estate, John Groberg realized that the traditional options didn’t adequately meet the needs …
Looking for something fun to do for your next office get-together or birthday party? How about axe-throwing? Never heard of it? Neither had Zack Pennington and the team at Flying Axes until they tried it during a trip to Canada, where the sport is all the rage (ya gotta do something during the NHL offseason, eh?). They had so much …
Herkimer Central School District (HCSD) serves a small student body of 1,200 from kindergarten to grade 12 in Herkimer, New York, just 15 miles east of Utica. The teachers, faculty, and staff who run HCSD believe strongly in preparing students for the future via innovative technology and ideas. One of those people is Ryan Orilio, HCSD’s Technology Coordinator. Orilio oversees …
Do you remember your last team video conference? How long did it take you to set up the connection in the first place, and how many times did someone’s audio cut out right in the middle of a sentence? Despite the fact that we live in a constantly connected world, video conferencing can still be complicated. But with California-based tech …
Community Health Solutions of America, Inc. (CHS) is an expert at providing comprehensive care coordination solutions. This includes holistic care management for members, providers, and hospitals. In addition to CHS, the Premier Family of Companies also includes Premier Administrative Solutions (PAS), which performs third-party administration (TPA) services for insurance companies. Because they provide both healthcare and TPA services — like …
It’s a tall order to design, manufacture, and assemble electronic and electromechanical products that absolutely cannot fail — but that’s exactly what K-TECHnologies has been doing since 1997. Located in Buffalo, NY, K-TECHnologies offers electronic manufacturing services for the military, transit, space, industrial, and medical industries. They also help companies move efficiently through the complex new product introduction process. Companies …
Mecaer America, a division of Mecaer Aviation Group, is located in Laval, Québec, Canada. Mecaer designs and manufactures hydraulic and mechanical systems and components for the aerospace market. Its products include flight controls, landing gears, actuators, dampers, valves, and power modules. The company designs, manufactures, and provides in-service support for the light- and medium-sized business jet and helicopter markets. Because …
The Riverside EpiCenter, located in the Atlanta metro area, is a bustling event center that serves to inspire and empower the local community. The space spans a massive 113,000 square feet, containing the Bronner Center for the Performing Arts, a sound recording studio, and even a bowling alley and an arcade! Managing the flow of clients and customers in a …
The future of currency is changing, and Luno is at the forefront of that transformation. Luno launched in 2013 as a way for people to safely and easily buy, sell, store, and trade Bitcoin, a form of digital currency that doesn’t degrade and is impossible to counterfeit. Bitcoin is available to anyone, anywhere, even those without access to formal banking …
Denver Public Schools’ (DPS) Emily Griffith Campus is constantly brimming with activity. It gets anywhere from 500 to 800 visitors per day. In fact, the only building in Colorado that gets more visitors is the capitol building! The campus is the DPS administration headquarters and also houses three schools, so security is a major priority. However, before they had a …
Have you ever wondered how your microwave buttons work? Ask Eclipse Screen Printing, a company that has specialized in technical screen printing for the past 22 years. They print the membrane switch that you use every time you heat up your leftovers or make microwave popcorn. Located in Spokane Valley, Washington, Eclipse Screen Printing is a small but mighty business …
The cost of running a healthcare business continues to rise, making it difficult for providers to offer affordable services and still make a living. This situation prompted Nick Porterfield to develop a way to help healthcare providers reduce their office costs. Earlier this year, Porterfield and his business partner opened America’s Health Center in Gilbert, Arizona. The center functions as …
A distinguishing feature of many of our customers is that they care passionately about helping others. That’s certainly true of the non-profit organization Salem Christian Homes. In the 1960s, there weren’t many educational opportunities available for people with developmental disabilities. To better serve this population, several dairy families in Bellflower, CA, came together and founded a school. Then, in 1977, …
Luke Cooper loves convenient and efficient solutions. That’s why he founded Fixt, an on-demand mobile device repair service. If you have a problem with your phone or tablet, a technician will come to your home or office, fix the problem, and return your device as good as new in under two hours. (They even replace cracked screens — raise your …
Bay Area-based Optimum Design Associates is a sophisticated printed circuit board design and assembly company whose client list includes Honeywell, Boeing, Intel, Applied Materials, and other tech firms on the leading edge of their respective markets. Being an industry leader means optimizing all aspects of your organization. Up until the summer of 2014, Optimum Design had an unmonitored lobby …
Located in Carmel, IN, Spa Suites on 116th is an innovative company that not only rents out suites to beauty professionals, but also provides them with extensive business support. This includes design, marketing, business coaching, and a host of other services. Owner Annemarie Greene launched this business model in August 2016, with the goal of creating “a smaller, more personal …
Modus Advanced is a leading manufacturer and supplier of die cut gaskets, custom molded rubber, and other materials used in industries such as automotive, medical, defense, agriculture, and construction. Although they are a small company, operating out of their California facility, make no mistake! They sell big around the globe. As a worldwide manufacturing provider, Modus recognized the need to …
As the first and longest-running public charter school in Queens, New York, Merrick Academy has to keep up with changing trends so it can continue serving its students and their families effectively. When Merrick Academy noticed that its reception area was getting crowded and cluttered, they looked for a solution. “We were having so many people at the front desk …
Since 1871, Fairfield County Bank has been serving its community in scenic southwestern Connecticut. While the banking business has gone through innumerable changes over last 145 years, Fairfield County Bank continues its commitment to service that’s personal and efficient. When they needed an efficient reception solution for their human relations group, they turned to The Receptionist for iPad. Fairfield County …
eOriginal is the trusted expert in digital transaction management solutions, specializing in the post-execution management of financial asset documentation. As a result of its continuing success, eOriginal has recently transitioned into a larger office space to accommodate its growing staff. The expansion nearly doubled the company’s workspace in the Warehouse at Camden Yards, a historic Baltimore building that’s connected …
One of the largest full-service solar companies in the U.S., Sungevity is a trendsetter. Since 2007, they’ve helped homeowners and small businesses navigate the burgeoning industry. They shepherd clients through the entire process of going solar: from design and permitting, to installation and maintenance. As a B Corp, Sungevity is committed to social and environmental responsibility. “We’re trying to do …
Celebrating their 25th anniversary this year, CCS Presentation Systems has a long track record of being at the forefront of technology. They offer a full range of audio-visual integration services, including design, installation, training, and maintenance for everything from AV and video displays to projectors and collaboration tools. As a tech company, CCS prioritizes keeping up with the latest tech trends. …
Robinson Bradshaw places a high value on their office security and their clients’ privacy. The North Carolina-based corporate law firm has been providing legal services to clients across the country since 1960. And along the way, they’ve picked up some high-profile clientele. The privacy of those and other clients is what led Robinson Bradshaw to The iPad Receptionist. Bobby Hendrix, …
High-end fitness and training studio Vault Fitness Center manages its visitors, building, and brand with The iPad Receptionist, an innovative iPad-based visitor management system DENVER, CO, June 2 — Vault Fitness Center is both a 24-hour members-access gym and an open studio that independent trainers can rent. This presents a unique challenge: because Vault’s revenue is directly tied to the number …
Since its founding in 2010, Upland Software has been at the cutting edge of cloud enterprise solutions. And by any measure, Upland offers an impressive array of them. Tools for managing projects, workforces, and IT investments? Check. Automation software? Check. Applications for customer engagement, client development, and community-building? Check. Like all multifaceted companies in fast-moving industries, Upland prizes flexibility. It …
Intellectual property (IP) law firm Martensen IP more than understands the importance of privacy. Their services focus on identifying and securing the rights that make companies competitive—patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, Martensen IP serves emerging growth companies throughout the Front Range and on a national scale. They identify what IP assets make their clients …
In this series, The iPad Receptionist users share their experiences. Jessica Moore, from TripAdvisor travel planning and booking site, reflects on how The iPad Receptionist saves employees time and impresses office visitors. Why did you first consider using The iPad Receptionist? Moore: We’re an up-and-coming technology company, and we needed a higher tech way to greet customers from the …
Our customers include some of the most innovative leaders in their respective industries. That is certainly true of Precise ParkLink, which has been a leader in the Canadian parking industry for two decades. If you’ve ever used a Pay and Display parking machine instead of having to dig around in your car to find quarters for an old-fashioned parking meter, …
And our SXSW Receptionist in a Box winner is… ShipStation! During our week at SXSW, we met a ton of great companies that would have loved to win a Receptionist in a Box. Using our demo iPad Receptionist at the trade show, attendees entered their names and email to be entered into the drawing. It was a perfect way for …
Are you a startup company? We’re a startup too so we totally understand the need to have the coolest, most modern space to work in. What’s cooler than having a virtual iPad Receptionist waiting to greet your visitors? SMS and email notifications? A better way to keep track of office deliveries? A sleek and sexy user interface? Well, how about all of …
This weeks featured Business is TechStars Boulder. One of our very early beta testers here in Boulder with the Receptionist app, TechStars actually uses the app in tandem with their receptionist Christine. The reason they love having an iPad Receptionist is there are new classes of startups and founders that rotate through their program. It’s tough for anyone to remember …
