Util-IT and Our Clients In the News
10 Million Meals Served: A Milestone in the War Against AIDS for Vital BridgesOctober 28, 2009 | Util-IT Client News
Lori Cannon, a spitfire of a woman with flame-red hair, remembers the moment more than 20 years ago when she and friends took up arms against the AIDS epidemic with a simple weapon: Food. The food delivery service once known as Open Hand has transformed into a food pantry called Vital Bridges, with five grocery centers throughout metro Chicago serving some 1,600 people monthly… Read More »
THz3 Officially Changes Its Name to Util-ITAugust 26,2009 | Util-I Press Release
THz3, Inc. announced today that it has officially changed its name to Util-IT, Inc. (pronounced “Utility”.) “This is an exciting time for us as a company,” noted Util-IT President, Stephen Swan. “We have a new name and identity that speaks directly to our customers and better defines our business. We are looking to use this new identity to strengthen our marketing and brand awareness… Read More »
NogginLabs Finalist for 2009 Chicago Innovation Awards August 24,2009 | Util-IT Client News
In this turbulent economy, innovation is more important than ever. That is why The Chicago Innovation Awards LLC is proud to host the 2009 Chicago Innovation Awards. For the 8th consecutive year, the awards will celebrate the creative spirit of the Chicago region by recognizing and honoring the city’s most innovative new products and services… Read More »
NogginLabs Announced Its Third Year on the Inc. 5000 List August 12,2009 | Util-IT Client News
NogginLabs, Inc., announced today that is has made the 2009 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing, private companies in the country. This is NogginLabs’ third year in a row to be recognized by Inc for a revenue growth of close to 170%… Read More »
VitalBridges, Chefs in the City Featured on NBC Chicago July 31, 2009 | Util-IT Client News
The fifth annual Chefs and the City took place July 24th at the Peninsula Hotel. Twenty-four of Chicago’s most creative culinary stars presented some of their favorite dishes to the guests in the hotel’s Grand Ballroom. The event took in more than $100,000 for Vital Bridges, an organization that provides support to low-income men, women, and children impacted by AIDS in metropolitan Chicago… Read More »
Navman Wireless Wins 2009 Telematics Award for Best Telematics Service & Application June 10, 2009 | Util-IT Client News
Navman Wireless North America announced today that its Online AVL2 real-time fleet tracking and management system has won a prestigious 2009 Telematics Update award for Best Telematics Service &Application for Commercial Vehicles. Online AVL2 earned second-place honors in the highly contested category, beating out nine other finalists from around the globe including Garmin, Qualcomm, NetworkFleet, Sagequest and TomTom… Read More »
Navman Wireless Named as a Finalist for Ernst &Young Entrepreneur of the Year April 30, 2009 | Util-IT Client News
Ernst &Young LLP is pleased to announce today the finalists for the Ernst &Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® award in the Midwest. This group of exceptional entrepreneurs was selected by an independent judging panel made up of regional business, academic and community leaders. Winners will be announced at a gala event on Friday, 26 June 2009 at the Hilton Chicago… Read More »
NogginLabs Wins Gold Medal for 2009 Edison Best New Product Award April, 1 2009 | Util-IT Client News
The NogginLabs Instructional Genome has been awarded a Gold award in the Media and Communications category for the prestigious 2009 Edison Best New Product Awards™. The awards are among the most elite accolades honoring excellence in new product development, marketing, and innovation. Strategic implementation partners for the 2009 awards program include the Thomas Edison Papers at Rutgers University, the Marketing Executives Networking Group (MENG), and The MIT/Stanford Venture Lab (VLAB)… Read More »
Gordy’s Lakefront Marine Named 10th Overall Dealer by Boating Industry Magazine December 3, 2008 | Util-IT Client News
Gordy’s Lakefront Marine improved from 12th to 10th position on Boating Industry’s Top 100 Dealer List… Read More »
NogginLabs Honored in Fifth Annual International Business Awards August 21, 2008 | Util-IT Client News
NogginLabs, Inc. has earned Certificates of Finalist Recognition in the Public Information and Professional Education categories in the 2008 International Business Awards. The International Business Awards are the only global, all-encompassing business awards program honoring great performances in business… Read More »
NogginLabs Wins Stevie Award in 6th Annual American Business Awards July 8, 2008 | Util-IT Client News
NogginLabs, Inc. won a Stevie Award for Public Information in The 2008 American Business Awards last night. The awards were presented during ceremonies at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. The ceremonies were hosted by Cheryl Casone of Fox Business Network and broadcast nationwide on radio by the Business TalkRadio Network.
In winning the Stevie, NogginLabs beat out other finalists including KV Pharmaceutical and Vérité, Inc. Stevie Awards were presented in over 40 categories including Best Overall Company, Best Executive, and Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program. More than 2,600 entries from companies of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration… Read More »
Gordy’s Lakefront Marine Named One of Wisconsin’s Family Business of the Year May 2, 2008 | Util-IT Client News
Six family businesses were honored in the fifth annual Wisconsin Family Business of the Year Award banquet held Thursday evening in Madison. Three grand awards were presented along with three special awards… Read More »
NogginLabs CEO, Brian Knudson, Named Finalist for ITA CityLIGHTS Award March 11, 2008 | Util-IT Client News
The Illinois Technology Association (ITA) today announced that Brian Knudson, CEO of NogginLabs, is one of the five finalists for the 2008 CityLIGHTS Award. This award recognizes a business, education, media, or government leader who has relentlessly promoted the growth and stature of the Illinois information technology industry. ITA will present the awards to the winners at the ninth annual CityLIGHTS Awards Gala on April 3 at Union Station, which is the largest gathering of technology executives in Illinois… Read More »
Virtual Private Networks Make Remote Access Secure for Errand Solutions January 21, 2008 | Util-IT News
From the beginning, Errand Solutions — a personal assistance company that offers concierge services as an employee benefit – has promised to “run any errand” for its clients’ and their employees. But keeping that promise has become an increasingly more complex proposition for Errand Solutions as its client base [has] grown. Among the company’s greatest challenges is making sure its management team and [remote staff] have the ability to access customer information whenever and wherever they need it.
The solution? A Virtual Private Network (VPN), which is a cost-effective solution for employees at small businesses like Errand Solutions. It can allow employees to connect securely to their respective business networks from remote locations and communicate confidentially with each other across shared or public networks like the Internet. This is a huge competitive advantage for small businesses because a VPN provides the same types of benefits that large corporations enjoy with costlier private networks… Read More »
Gordy’s Lakefront Marine Named 12th Overall Dealer by Boating Industry Magazine December 1, 2007 | Util-IT Client News
Gordy’s Lakefront Marine improved from 15th to 12th position on Boating Industry’s Top 100 Dealer List… Read More »
Errand Solutions is featured in the New York Times: Have a to-do list? This company will help you get it done. September 30, 2007 | Util-IT Client News
The employees of Memorial Healthcare System can get an oil change and their clothes dry-cleaned without leaving work. General Mills workers can skip traffic and long lines when they mail packages or get jewelry repaired. And Ernst &Young staffers need only pick up a phone to have someone plan their vacation or research nursing homes for an elderly parent.
These workplaces are part of a growing number that are embellishing their benefits packages with “concierge services” – everything from flower deliveries and car detailing to restaurant reservations and clothes alterations… Read More »
Crain’s Chicago Business Profiles NogginLabs October 8, 2007 | Util-IT Client News
Recently Crain’s Chicago Business interviewed Brian and Traci Knudson, CEO and CFO of one of Chicago’s most innovative and award winning companies, on their philosophy towards their clients… Read More »
Errand Solutions Is At Your Service: Video Feature on MSNBC September 30, 2007 | Util-IT Client News
With all you have to do for your business, it seems there isn’t enough time in the day to get all your errands done as well. That is, until now. Check out how one entrepreneur, Errand Solutions, is at your service… Read More »
Gordy’s Lakefront Marine Named to BizTimes Future50 Listing and Lists Util-IT as a Strategic Partner September 14, 2007 | Util-IT News
Milwaukee’s Future 50 Program, established in 1980, recognizes privately-owned companies in the seven county region that have been in business for at least three years and have shown significant revenue and employment growth… Read More »
Connexion featured in TED Magazine discussing their Green Initiatives July 31, 2007 | Util-IT Client News
A green initiative hits home: Located in Buffalo Grove, Ill., conneXion is, in many ways, a new company. Although the distributor operated as Classic Electric Supply for more than 25 years, it wasn’t until partners David Rosenstein, president, and Steve Abrams, COO, purchased the company in August 2007 and changed the name to conneXion that business took on a greener hue.
After working in the electrical distribution industry for 23 years, Rosenstein was ready to take on a different approach. “We asked ourselves, ‘What do we want to do differently this time around?’” he said… Read More »
Errand Solutions featured in Business Week: Let Her Handle It April 21, 2007 | Util-IT Client News
So what keeps McVicker occupied? People as busy as she is. McVicker is founder and CEO of Errand Solutions, a seven-year-old company that supplies concierges to take care of pesky errands for the time-crunched employees of hospitals and other big companies… Read More »
Gordy’s Lakefront Marine Named 15th Overall Dealer by Boating Industry Magazine November 17, 2006 | Util-IT Client News
Managing a dealership to high levels of customer service, high volume sales and, yes, high profits, is no easy task. Simultaneously creating an atmosphere that exceeds high consumer expectations can be even more difficult. For the most professional of dealerships, however, these tasks have not only become second nature, but they are firmly integrated in the business’ day-to-day operations… Read More »
Util-IT Donates Wireless Network to Village of Fontana Public Library June 1, 2005 | Util-IT News
The summer reading program is not the only reason to visit the library. The library now offers free, wireless access to the Internet. The library owes a debt of gratitude and thanks to Stephen Swan, Keith Lukes, and the other hard working techies at Util-IT. Due to their efforts, patrons can bring their laptop (if it has a wireless card) into the library, obtain a password, and connect to the Internet… Read More »
Vital Bridges, Lori Cannon Hands Out Food, Comfort November 21, 2004 | Util-IT Client News
Walk through the door of the food pantry at 5543 N. Broadway in Chicago, and it’s almost like walking into a living room. Almost. There’s a coffee table, couches, armchairs, plants and a pole lamp. But that’s about as far as the living-room thing goes…
Cannon is behind the counter at the North Side Grocery Center, a food pantry run by the social-service agency Vital Bridges for men and women with AIDS… Read More »