10 Family Businesses Making a Big Impact in Chicago and Beyond

The phrase “family business” may conjure visions of mom and pop working behind the counter at a small retail store…but family business is big business. About 35% of Fortune 500 companies are family-operated, and there are over 5.5 million family-run businesses in the United States, contributing to well over 50% of the GDP.  Some of […]

Greeting the North Shore: Retired, but Entrepreneurs

As Baby Boomers move into “older adulthood,” one common theme that resonates is the strong desire to make a meaningful contribution. Whether it’s volunteering, running a small business or mentoring someone, many adults want to do something that keeps them happy and involved. Brian Bourke of Evanston is doing just that.  And he’s combined his […]

Julie Floyd of Winnetka Makes Our Kids Look Classic

Going from the big business, adult-only world of being an international tax attorney to crawling around on the floor with a camera making monkey sounds for children is one scenario Julie Floyd never imagined for herself fifteen years ago.   Floyd, the photographer who founded and owns Classic Kids Photography, followed her passion when she […]