Gretchen San Miguel, MD, chief medical officer (CMO), is dual board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine with a fellowship in geriatrics and by the American Board of Obesity Medicine. By Cindy Charette
Founded in 1995, Überrito Fresh Mex quickly won the hearts of the community of Houston. The company’s founding principles of fresh ingredients and variety gained a cult following of loyal guests. By Kelsi Trinidad
Emma Dickison is a leader with a mission. As CEO and president of Home Helpers® Home Care, she leads a senior-care franchise that marked a quarter-century of experience this year, helping families and their aging loved ones by providing a host of industry-leading in-home services. By Patty Horansky
As the economy hits highs and lows, many businesses have difficulty maintaining growth and profitability. A career as a broker in commercial lending offers a unique, recession-proof business opportunity that thrives in every economy. By Elice Morgenson
1-800 WATER DAMAGE provides complete restoration relating to water damage, mold infestation and fire and smoke destruction. As the demand for restoration services rises due to unpredictable violent weather events and deteriorating infrastructures, the restoration industry has grown to over $210 billion. By Nancy E. Williams
From its humble beginnings as a water ice shop operating on a neighborhood porch, Rita’s Ice has grown into a widespread network of franchise locations, sharing the company’s local community values with the nation. By Kelsi Trinidad
Long before opening his Lapels Cleaners in Nashville, Tennessee, Chris Cooley was an ambitious entrepreneur owning an insurance brokerage and working as a financial adviser. His two jobs kept him on the road more than he liked, and he decided to open his location hoping that it would enable him to stay closer to home. By Elice Morgenson
Did you know that, at the core of industrial America, there is an emerging brand unlike any other? By Heidi Lubrani
PropertyGuys.com is anything but a conventional company. The brand’s philosophy lies in the desire to disrupt the real estate industry and empower property owners to handle transactions on their own terms and without hefty commission fees. By Kelsi Trinidad
Maple Bear Global Schools gained its start with schools in India and soon introduced its high-quality bilingual education to many countries across the globe. Maple Bear uses Canada’s child-centered and activity-driven education methodology and curriculum that celebrates diversity and play-based learning. By Kelsi Trinidad