Community Service

May 23, 2018 - With summer activities around the corner, the North Suburban YMCA in Northbrook, Illinois was badly in need of fresh wood chips for their playground. In addition to providing the facility's youngest paid members a place to play, the playground is central to the NSYMCA's mission of ...

Serving the community for 50 years can take a toll on interior appointments, and a conference room at the North Suburban YMCA was particularly in need of a refresh. Located just off the main entrance, the conference room is one of the most utilized areas of the facility. In addition to providing a p...

October 5, 2018 - Sitting for extended periods of time can cause back and neck pain for just about anyone. But imagine the pain suffered by a veteran injured in active duty. Such is the case of 26-year-old Travis Roberts, a six-year veteran of the U.S. Army. During his tour, Roberts was severely ...

No matter what industry you work in, it’s likely that competition is stiffer than ever. As such, rising to become a market leader requires a monumental effort…as does staying on top once you get there. In addition, there are no short cuts. There’s no single big, sweeping, quick ...

Hopefully this year’s tax season results in a nice refund check. If that’s the case, you want to use your tax refund wisely. In other words, the money is probably burning a hole in your pocket, giving you the urge to head to the mall, your favorite online shopping sites, and/or your fa...

You did it! The house is spotless. You’ve vacuumed the car. Your desk literally embodies the word “organized.” Spring cleaning is done for the year, right? Wrong! There’s one space still in need of tidying…and it’s perhaps the most important: your mind. In oth...