The fifth largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States is owned and operated by U.S. Cellular. The business is registered as the United States Cellular Corporation and continues to do business as the U.S. Cellular.
The company is categorized as a regional carrier and serves more than 4.8 million customers in 23 states. They have operations and a strong presence in 426 markets in the country. They offer a wide range of plans that feature seamless connection through their 4G LTE speeds. For its excellence in customer satisfaction and continuous innovation, the company has been heralded, for the third time, as the J.D. Power & Associates Customer Champion. It operates in both big and small cities and in rural communities across the 23 states.
It is in Chicago, Illinois that the business holds its corporate office. It remains publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (USM) and continues to generate more than $3.89 billion in revenue.
Friday, November 27, 2015
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
UMB Financial Corporation: A Diversified Financial Services Holding Company
As a multi-billion financial services company, UMB Financial Corporation conducts its business as a diversified financial services holding company. The company was started in 1913 and adopted its current brand name in 1994. Its history started with the City Center Bank, which was purchased by W.T. Kemper and Associates in 1919.
The growth of the company is strongly attributed to its strategic approach in acquiring competing businesses. It remained on the prowl and jumps on smaller businesses that operate within the same vertical of the business. Currently, the business offers payment solutions, asset servicing, banking and institutional investment management. Its offerings are made available to customers, businesses and institutions. The combined assets of the company are estimated to be around $13.54 billion and as of 2012, these companies generate more than $343 million in revenue.
The operations of the company are divided into four lines of business, namely commercial banking and lending; investment and wealth management, consumer and small business banking and healthcare services (health savings accounts and debit cards for flexible spending accounts). There are more than 20 subsidiaries that operate within the umbrella operations of UMB Financial Corporation. These businesses include J.D. Clark & Compny, Grand Distribution Services, LLC, UMB Capital Corporation, Prairie Capital Management, LLC., Kansas City Realty Company, Kansas City Financial Corporation, Scount Investments, Inc. and United Missouri Insurance Company, among others.
It is in Kansas City, Missouri that the business holds its corporate office. The company maintains strong relationships with their clients and conducts its business on what is right for their business partners and their shareholders. For years, the business operates with honesty and integrity as their core values. It employs the talents of more than 3,400 associates across the country. It remains publicly traded on the NASDAQ and markets its common shares using the symbol UMBF.
The growth of the company is strongly attributed to its strategic approach in acquiring competing businesses. It remained on the prowl and jumps on smaller businesses that operate within the same vertical of the business. Currently, the business offers payment solutions, asset servicing, banking and institutional investment management. Its offerings are made available to customers, businesses and institutions. The combined assets of the company are estimated to be around $13.54 billion and as of 2012, these companies generate more than $343 million in revenue.
The operations of the company are divided into four lines of business, namely commercial banking and lending; investment and wealth management, consumer and small business banking and healthcare services (health savings accounts and debit cards for flexible spending accounts). There are more than 20 subsidiaries that operate within the umbrella operations of UMB Financial Corporation. These businesses include J.D. Clark & Compny, Grand Distribution Services, LLC, UMB Capital Corporation, Prairie Capital Management, LLC., Kansas City Realty Company, Kansas City Financial Corporation, Scount Investments, Inc. and United Missouri Insurance Company, among others.
It is in Kansas City, Missouri that the business holds its corporate office. The company maintains strong relationships with their clients and conducts its business on what is right for their business partners and their shareholders. For years, the business operates with honesty and integrity as their core values. It employs the talents of more than 3,400 associates across the country. It remains publicly traded on the NASDAQ and markets its common shares using the symbol UMBF.
Friday, November 20, 2015
Willett Distilling Company: Bourbon and Rye Whiskey Are Its Specialties
Known among its loyal customers as Kentucky Bourbon Distillers (KBD), Ltd., Willett Distilling Company is a family-owned and operated private company known for its world-class range of bourbon and rye whiskey. Such is its renown in the U.S. market that it is the go-to company for premium brands of the alcoholic beverages especially as most of its brands have been aged from 6 to 17 years while many bottles have been aged for 23 years. It is called as “the big daddy of bourbon and rye bottling” for good reasons.
Founded in 1935 in a family-owned farm, the distilling company has remained under the ownership and management of the original founding family as well as remained in the same location. It has used both Willet Distilling Company and KBD throughout the years although there were times when one took precedence over the other.
Among its brands are Johnny Drum, Black label, Gold label, vintage bourbon and rye, and Willett Family Estate bourbon and rye.
Founded in 1935 in a family-owned farm, the distilling company has remained under the ownership and management of the original founding family as well as remained in the same location. It has used both Willet Distilling Company and KBD throughout the years although there were times when one took precedence over the other.
Among its brands are Johnny Drum, Black label, Gold label, vintage bourbon and rye, and Willett Family Estate bourbon and rye.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Trinseo S.A.: A Global Materials Company
Berwyn, Pennsylvania-based, Trinseo S.A. is materials company that engage in the designing, developing and manufacturing of plastics and emulsion polymers. The company was incorporated in June 2010. It operates on a global scale and has innovative technologies that can be modified and tailored to the unique needs of their customers.
The company exists to provide solutions to problems of their customers. Through the innovative offerings of the company, their clients are able to come up with better products. The solutions offered by Trinseo are used in a wide range of industries. It continues to operate in 27 countries and maintains several facilities that manufacture a broad line of latex and synthetic rubber and plastics. Through its strategic locations, they are able to easily address the demands of their clients while ensuring leadership positions in the markets they serve.
The technologies of Trinseo are used in home appliances, building & construction, consumer goods, automotive, medical, packaging, electrical & lighting, consumer electronics/IT, paper & Board, tires and rubber goods and sheet & profile extrusion. Their world class team of more than 2,100 employees continues to provide their insights, expertise, knowledge and application to create better and innovative solutions to the markets they serve. Their product portfolio include lithium polybutadiene latex (SB latex), styrene-acrylate latex (SA latex), nickel polybutadiene rubber (Ni-PBR), styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN), styrene-butadiene rubber (ESBR), polypropylene compounds, polycarbonate (PC), compounds and blends and ignition resistant polystyrene.
As a global venture, it competes against the offerings of LyondellBasell Industries, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, LG Chem, Ltd., Mitshubishi Chemical Corporation and Omnova Solutions, among other companies. The venture is listed as one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index. It remains publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and continues to market its common shares using the symbol TSE.
The company exists to provide solutions to problems of their customers. Through the innovative offerings of the company, their clients are able to come up with better products. The solutions offered by Trinseo are used in a wide range of industries. It continues to operate in 27 countries and maintains several facilities that manufacture a broad line of latex and synthetic rubber and plastics. Through its strategic locations, they are able to easily address the demands of their clients while ensuring leadership positions in the markets they serve.
The technologies of Trinseo are used in home appliances, building & construction, consumer goods, automotive, medical, packaging, electrical & lighting, consumer electronics/IT, paper & Board, tires and rubber goods and sheet & profile extrusion. Their world class team of more than 2,100 employees continues to provide their insights, expertise, knowledge and application to create better and innovative solutions to the markets they serve. Their product portfolio include lithium polybutadiene latex (SB latex), styrene-acrylate latex (SA latex), nickel polybutadiene rubber (Ni-PBR), styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN), styrene-butadiene rubber (ESBR), polypropylene compounds, polycarbonate (PC), compounds and blends and ignition resistant polystyrene.
As a global venture, it competes against the offerings of LyondellBasell Industries, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, LG Chem, Ltd., Mitshubishi Chemical Corporation and Omnova Solutions, among other companies. The venture is listed as one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index. It remains publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and continues to market its common shares using the symbol TSE.
Friday, November 13, 2015
Townsquare Media: A Diversified Media Company
Registered as a diversified media and entertainment company, Townsquare Media was formerly known as Regent Communications, Inc. The business operates several radios, digital and entertainment properties in the United States.
As a media company, Townsquare Media engages in the creation and distribution of original entertainment materials. Part of the assets of the company are their 325 local companion websites, 309 radio stations and a wide portfolio of music and entertainment digital properties that are capable of reaching out to more than 50 million visitors on a monthly basis. It was in 1996 that the business started its venture as a brainchild of Terry Jacobs and Bill Stakelin.
Starting December 2010, the business has been unstoppable in making rapid acquisitions. This aggressive approach of the company in acquisition bolstered its size and its reach across the country. As of, the business is owned by Oaktree Capital Management. It remains publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (TSQ).
As a media company, Townsquare Media engages in the creation and distribution of original entertainment materials. Part of the assets of the company are their 325 local companion websites, 309 radio stations and a wide portfolio of music and entertainment digital properties that are capable of reaching out to more than 50 million visitors on a monthly basis. It was in 1996 that the business started its venture as a brainchild of Terry Jacobs and Bill Stakelin.
Starting December 2010, the business has been unstoppable in making rapid acquisitions. This aggressive approach of the company in acquisition bolstered its size and its reach across the country. As of, the business is owned by Oaktree Capital Management. It remains publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (TSQ).
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Tilly’s: A Specialty Retailer
Based in Irvine, California, Tilly’s is registered as a specialty retailer that focuses on the markets of action sports. The company competes in the retail industry and publicly trades its common shares on the New York Stock Exchange. The stocks of the company are marketed using the ticker symbol TLYS.
It was in 1982 that Tilly’s first opened its store in Southern California. It didn’t take long for the business to flourish across the country as it continues to offer some of the trendiest and the biggest names in the action sports industry. From its humble beginnings, the company now has more than 210 locations across 33 states. Through their online retail site, they are also able to reach out to international buyers. The stores of the company operate both in shopping malls and in outdoor shopping centers.
As an action sports-oriented retailer, Tilly’s offers products and accessories related to surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, motorcross, lounging and for several other active sports. From Adidas to Vanilla Star, you name the sports brand, Tilly’s has it! Through the company’s unparalleled knowledge about the evolving trends they are able to offer their consumers a wide assortment of merchandise. Just like any other retailers, the company also offers deeply discounted products depending on the season. The business seeks opportunities to expand their operations.
Prior to becoming Tilly’s, the company was formerly known as World of Jeans and Tops. As the business revamped its management and strategic approaches, they also adopted their current brand name. It was Tilly Levine and Hezy Shaked, who created the business. Through their perseverance and their entrepreneurial skills, they were able to create a rapidly growing brand name that not only offers the latest in apparel, footwear and accessories, but also an exceptional customer service.
It was in 1982 that Tilly’s first opened its store in Southern California. It didn’t take long for the business to flourish across the country as it continues to offer some of the trendiest and the biggest names in the action sports industry. From its humble beginnings, the company now has more than 210 locations across 33 states. Through their online retail site, they are also able to reach out to international buyers. The stores of the company operate both in shopping malls and in outdoor shopping centers.
As an action sports-oriented retailer, Tilly’s offers products and accessories related to surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, motorcross, lounging and for several other active sports. From Adidas to Vanilla Star, you name the sports brand, Tilly’s has it! Through the company’s unparalleled knowledge about the evolving trends they are able to offer their consumers a wide assortment of merchandise. Just like any other retailers, the company also offers deeply discounted products depending on the season. The business seeks opportunities to expand their operations.
Prior to becoming Tilly’s, the company was formerly known as World of Jeans and Tops. As the business revamped its management and strategic approaches, they also adopted their current brand name. It was Tilly Levine and Hezy Shaked, who created the business. Through their perseverance and their entrepreneurial skills, they were able to create a rapidly growing brand name that not only offers the latest in apparel, footwear and accessories, but also an exceptional customer service.
Friday, November 6, 2015
Tengasco, Inc.: An Independent Energy Company
Registered as an independent exploration and energy production company, Tengasco, Inc. holds its corporate office in Greenwood Village, Colorado. The company is publicly traded on the American Stock Exchange and continues to market its shares using the symbol TGC.
It was in April 2011 that the business was incorporated and it engages in the production of oil and natural gas in some of the prolific areas in the country. Its main operation is located in Kansas. It serves as the parent company of the Manufactured Methane Corporation (MMC), which engages in the extraction of methane gas from landfills. The crude oil produced by the company is sold by the business to refineries in nearby areas.
As of December 2014, the company has 196 producing oil wells and 37 active disposal wells. They also have 16 additional shut-in wells and generate royalty from some of their properties leased to other exploration companies.
It was in April 2011 that the business was incorporated and it engages in the production of oil and natural gas in some of the prolific areas in the country. Its main operation is located in Kansas. It serves as the parent company of the Manufactured Methane Corporation (MMC), which engages in the extraction of methane gas from landfills. The crude oil produced by the company is sold by the business to refineries in nearby areas.
As of December 2014, the company has 196 producing oil wells and 37 active disposal wells. They also have 16 additional shut-in wells and generate royalty from some of their properties leased to other exploration companies.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Tecogen, Inc.: Promoting Cleaner and Affordable Energy
Waltham, Massachusetts-based Tecogen, Inc. is engaged in the designing, development, manufacturing and marketing of various machineries and systems that are used in buildings, commercial installations and industrial processes. The company was incorporated in September 2000 and is now publicly traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market using the ticker symbol TGEN.
The products offered by the company are capable of producing hot water, electricity and air conditioning. It creates products that aim to reduce energy consumption, address congestion on the national power grid and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. These products are broadly termed as Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems. There are three classifications of these systems, namely chillers, cogeneration modules and water heaters. These offerings are created with standardized models and the team of designers in the company, as much as possible prevents the customizing of their designs to ensure that they can simplify field installation, avoid high pricing of their offerings and to apply their products in a wide variety of customer facilities.
For over 25 years, Tecogen, Inc. has been helping their end users address environmental concerns, social responsibility, policy initiatives and economic viability. Their products and services have increased the reliability of on-site cogeneration systems with integral heat recovery. These offerings promote clean and affordable energy for consumers. There are more than 2,000 units that have been distributed and installed by the company. Tecogen, Inc. provides maintenance and support services for these machineries. They have multiple service centers across the Midwest, the Northeast and in California and offers their services even beyond the date of the sale of their equipment.
Tecogen, Inc. is listed as one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index. It operates manufacturing facilities in New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, California, Connecticut and in Michigan. The offerings of the business competes against the products of Trane, York and Altudyne.
The products offered by the company are capable of producing hot water, electricity and air conditioning. It creates products that aim to reduce energy consumption, address congestion on the national power grid and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. These products are broadly termed as Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems. There are three classifications of these systems, namely chillers, cogeneration modules and water heaters. These offerings are created with standardized models and the team of designers in the company, as much as possible prevents the customizing of their designs to ensure that they can simplify field installation, avoid high pricing of their offerings and to apply their products in a wide variety of customer facilities.
For over 25 years, Tecogen, Inc. has been helping their end users address environmental concerns, social responsibility, policy initiatives and economic viability. Their products and services have increased the reliability of on-site cogeneration systems with integral heat recovery. These offerings promote clean and affordable energy for consumers. There are more than 2,000 units that have been distributed and installed by the company. Tecogen, Inc. provides maintenance and support services for these machineries. They have multiple service centers across the Midwest, the Northeast and in California and offers their services even beyond the date of the sale of their equipment.
Tecogen, Inc. is listed as one of the components of the Wilshire 5000 Index. It operates manufacturing facilities in New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, California, Connecticut and in Michigan. The offerings of the business competes against the products of Trane, York and Altudyne.
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