Chicago Business to Business & Directory

• BeggsHeidt Enterprise Consulting - Enterprise consulting firm specializing in business transformation, mentoring and advisory services, and rapid development.

• Burke Sound & Security - Providing security and sound systems for retail, educational institutions and churches. Services provided and product lines featured.

• Celeration Associates - Business consulting group focusing on crisis management, executive replacement, and business planning. Founder profile and overview of service offerings are provided.

• Chicago Consulting - Supply chain consultants for inventory management, warehouse networks, order processing and customer service. Categorized services, client list and associations.

• Click Commerce, Inc. - Provides business-to-business electronic commerce enterprise channel management solutions for manufacturing companies. Investor relations, products and services, and careers are featured. (Nasdaq: CKCM)

• Consulting Dynamics, Inc. - Organizational development consultants focusing on culture, conflict, and communication.

• DiamondCluster International, Inc. - Management consulting services firm to clients worldwide. Offers information on products and services, corporate profile, investor relations and careers. (Nasdaq: DTPI)

• DocuLabs - A research and consulting firm that improves the way companies plan for, select, and optimize emerging technologies through project-based services.

• Huron Consulting Group - Core offerings include corporate advisory services, financial and economic consulting, and strategic and operational consulting.

• Image Base - Offers a full-line of communication services including audio/video production, editing, voice-over, digital photography, digital media mastering and production. Information on capabilities, history and contacts provided.

• Inforte Corp. - Provides technology consulting and systems integration services. Features include company profile, community partnerships, careers, investor relations, and methodologies and solutions. (NASDAQ: INFT)

• Ion Exhibits - Marketing communications company specializing in the trade show industry. Marketing and design of displays and graphics. Information on the design center, portfolio, seminars, exhibits, and contacts.

• Jim Lew - Diversity training service.

• LaMarsh & Associates - Consulting services firm specializing in change management. Details are included on workshops and seminars, e-learning, case studies, news and updates.

• Meyer Creativity Associates, Inc. - Consulting firm designing business innovation strategies, consulting, coaching and facilitating individuals and groups, and through creativity research and publication. Overview of services, programs and formats are provided.

• Moran Consulting, Inc. - Consulting firm providing organizational and developmental services and products.

• Navigant Consulting, Inc. - Management consulting company to Fortune 500 firms, government agencies, law firms and regulated industries. Investor relations, business units, careers and international locations directory. (NYSE:NCI)

• Nelson-Harkins Industries - Makes interior and exterior sign systems, ADA signs, cast plaques and letters, hand crafted. Provides photo gallery, and contact information.

• Oakdale CRM Consulting Group - Customer relationship management consultants for marketing, call center, and sales force automation using Microsoft CRM solutions. Features overview of solutions.

• Point Display and Design Group - Custom point-of-purchase displays, including design, prototyping, production, and fulfillment services. Features services and photos.

• Scenic View, Inc. - Custom designer and fabricator of scenic backdrops.

• Signs Now Chicago - Makes banners, posters, parking, construction, real estate, ADA, engraved, magnetic, and trade show signs. Offers examples and design tips.

• Spanitz Consulting, Inc. - Providing computer consulting, software training, project management, and project management training.

• Synergy Consulting LLC - Provider of teambuilding and experiential training services, including management consulting, and activities such as the Corporate Climb indoor rock-climbing challenge, creativity workshops and speeches.

• TCG: The Cochlan Group - Executive benefits consulting firm that implements and administers non-qualified executive and director benefit plans. Overview of services, mailing list, brochures and material, financial tools, news and events are featured.

• Wooden Sign Company - Specialists in the design and construction of carved and sandblasted dimensional wood signs, symbols and gold-leafed lettering for restaurants, saloons, and other commercial and residential signage needs.

• A. Finkl & Sons Co. - Supplier of forged die steels, plastic mold steels, die casting tool steels, and custom open-die molds. Information on products, services, careers and contacts. Features a virtual tour of facility.

• Adon Metals, Inc - Distributor of cold rolled, galvannealed, galvanized stainless, sheets, coils and blanks.

• Alto Manufacturing Company - Produces custom and standard rollformed and stamped metal products.

• Aluminum Case Company - Produces stock and custom made aluminum cases.

• Amsted Industries Inc. - Designs, manufactures and markets products for railroad, construction and building industry. Company profile, contact information, financials and markets.

• Central Steel & Wire Company - Corporate headquarters. A full-line ferrous and nonferrous metal distribution service center. Information on facility locations, request form, product and services, and careers.

• Chicago Aluminum Castings Company - An aluminum sand casting specialist since 1910. Offers furnished castings for machine tools, scientific products, conveyor equipment, railroads, food processing equipment, pumps, and decorative items.

• Chicago Dowel Co., Inc. - Manufacturer of wooden dowel pins and related wood products, supplying industries such as cabinet and casegoods, furniture, door and millwork.

• Chicago Dryer Company - Designs and fabricates flatwork finishing systems, commercial laundry equipment, and textile finishing systems. An overview of services and products, technology innovations, company history, and videos are provided.

• Chicago Manufacturing Center - A public/private company that works with manufacturers to improve productivity, expand markets and retain high-wage, high-skill jobs. Information on consulting services and products, employment, seminars and workshops, and contacts.

• Jernberg Industries Inc. - Makers of ferrous forgings and machined products, primarily for the auto industry. Information on products, company history, employment opportunities and contacts.

• Oil-Dri Corp. of America - Develops, manufactures and markets products for consumer, industrial and automotive, agricultural, sports fields and fluids purification markets. Investor relations, careers and product details. (NYSE:ODC)

• Reliable Galvanizing - Hot dip galvanizer. Features overview of capabilities and services.

• Ryerson Tull - Distributes and processes metals. Offers information on products, services and stock list, investor relations, locations, and careers. (NYSE:RT)

• SimplyCAD - Design and graphics company servicing architects, engineering firms, manufacturers, government agencies, and designers.

• Sipi Metals Corporation - Makers of brass and bronze alloys, master alloys and a refiner of precious metal scrap. Information and technical data on alloys, refining, laboratory, and contacts.

• Superior Graphite Co. - Specializes in high temperature technologies, including graphite and carbon materials. Information on products, markets and value-added services are provided. Features Spanish, German, and Japanese language options.

• Tempel Steel Company - Providing magnetic steel lamination, electrical motor, transformer, automotive, and notching. Product catalog, corporate division information and locations provided.

• Feldmann's Flicks Ltd. - Shirley Feldmann is a writer, producer, director and production manager specializing in TV and radio commercials, broadcast and business television. Provides overview of services, awards, and samples.

• Film and Tape Works - Specialize in Chicago area location shoots, rentals or duplication, telecine and post production. Includes overview of film, television and post-production solutions, soundstage, DVD authoring, and portfolio.

• MCAI Chicago - Local chapter of Media Communications Association International. Features support and networking meetings, events and resources for professionals in video, film, distance learning, web design and creation, and all forms of interactive visual communications, along with all associated crafts.

• Plum - Digital video and new media production company that offers camera crews, digital editing, fine graphics and Web design services. Features awards, clients, portfolio, staff profiles, and contact details.

• Q Studios - New media and multimedia production firm including Web services, Flash animation, DVD authoring, music videos, video editing, and features full digital music studio capabilities for local and national clients.

• Syd Stevens.com - Local artist, film and media producer, photographer and web designer. Features several galleries of work samples, paintings, designs, and web service offerings.

• Toddlin Town Productions - Independent film production company. Features news, film festivals, along with cast and crew of current productions.

• Zacuto Rentals - Professional video camera rental facility and production services. Site offers packages, pricing and shipping information along with high definition (HD) and sound stage services.

• Ahki Design Crew - Boutique design firm offers brand design solutions for print, TV and radio advertising, web design, interactive CD-ROM design, collateral design and direct mail promotions.

• Artemis Design - Graphic design and marketing studio. Features a portfolio of websites, promotional material, branding and identity material, invitations and packaging.

• Brierton Design - Offers expertise in corporate communications, identities/logos, advertising, annual reports, and web sites. Client listing and detail of services offered are provided.

• Chicago Catalog Group - Designers of corporate catalogs, including print design, photography, and copywriting, plus web design and database publishing. Site describes services and has staff biographies.

• Chicago Internet - Web design, brand identity, and print design firm. Includes portfolio, employment opportunities, and contacts.

• Dawne Parrilla Design - Graphic design firm offering a full range of visual communication services, including branding, logos, promotional items, Website design, and collateral. Portfolio, client list and contacts provided.

• Designkitchen - Integrated brand solutions, web, print and consumer packaging graphic design. Portfolio, client list and case studies, and list of awards.

• Dr. Graphx - Offering services such as graphics arts, design and digital output services; specializing in photo processing and printing services. Typical projects, prices and services featured.

• Erickson Design - Design firm specializing in handmade invitations, brochures, newsletters, corporate identity, logos, digital photography, and web design. Portfolio samples are featured.

• Flying Monkeys Studio - Print and web design, cartoons, and illustration from Michael Helman.

• Gits Graphics - Design firm producing marketing communications and advertising materials for business - print or web based. Online portfolio.

• G-Spot - Cross-media design firm that develops identities and promotions for print, Web, multimedia, and video. Online portfolio. [Flash]

• Harbauer Bruce Nelson Design, Ltd. - Package design and marketing communications firm specializing in brand building. Online portfolio and company contacts.

• Jade Digital - Design studio offering creative solutions for print and Web. Portfolio samples, photography and illustration are featured.

• JMC Studios, Inc. - Design and development company specializing in web sites, CD-ROMs, custom artwork, illustration and cartooning. Features portfolio samples, and contacts.

• LANgrafix, Inc. - Copier controller supply and repair wholesaler certified in a variety of servers.

• Mikki Beymer - Art director that provides a Flash-driven resume and portfolio containing design and illustration samples.

• Otherwise Incorporated - Strategic design agency specializing in visual communications, corporate identity, brand study/strategy, brochures, website design and wholesale packaging.

• Paragon Design International - Design firm specializing in corporate identity, branding, and marketing materials.

• Sandstorm Design, Inc. - Marketing and design firm offering both offline and online branding including corporate identity packages, sales collateral, direct mail, and web site development. Example work, client list, and services description.

• Slaughterhouse Design - Designer offering print advertisements, corporate ID and collateral design, painting, and web site design. Online portfolio and services description.

• Tanagram Partners - Design firm that specializes in strategic planning and execution of communications solutions across print and interactive media.

• Tidalworks Logo Design - Specializes in custom logo design and business services.

• Wencel/Hess Design - Package design, sales promotion marketing and new media are a few of the services this firm offers.

• Wright Design Inc - Web, advertising and graphic design firm. Site features include customer project extranets, products and services, prices and request form.