Jim Thielen

Michaels Stores, Inc. owns and operates a chain of specialty retail stores. It provides arts, crafts, framing, floral, home décor and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The firm's crafting classes, in-store events, project sheets and displays, mobile applications and on-line videos; they offer a shopping experience that can inspire creativity and confidence in their customers' artistic abilities. The company was founded by Michael J. Dupey in 1983 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Jo-Ann Stores LLC operates as a fabric and craft specialty retailer. It offers products for apparel, craft and home decor sewing and quilting, as well as a range of components, tools and kits for crafters of all ages. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Hudson, OH.

Kollabora, Inc. provides knitting, sewing and jewellery making services. Its solution also allows users to create a collection of their favorite projects and patterns, such as sewing, crochet, home decor, paper craft, embroidery, quilting, dyeing, cross stitch and felting. The company was founded by Nora Abousteit in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Jo-Ann Stores LLC, Creativebug LLC is a company that offers online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more. The company was founded by Julie Holliday Roehm, Jeanne Lewis, Kelly Wilkinson. The CEO is Ursula Morgan. Creativebug was acquired by Jo-Ann Stores LLC from The Chernin Group LLC on April 11, 2017.

Future US, Inc. operates as a media and digital publishing company. The firm specializes in targeted magazines and websites in the video games, music, and technology markets. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Ideal Shopping Direct Ltd., Ideal Sourcing Ltd. operates home shopping retailers and sells through TV channels and internet. The company is based in Peterborough, UK.

The McCall Pattern Co. designs, manufactures and sells sewing patterns under the brand names of Butterick, Kwik Sew, McCall''s and Vogue Patterns. It sells products through fabric retailers and its own websites. Its product lines feature fashion apparel, children, crafts, home decorating, and costume items. The firm's Wallies brand features stick vinyl wall decals, chalkboards and more for home decorating and crafting. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Plaid Enterprises, Inc. manufactures craft and home decor products. It supplies crafts products like paints, rubber stamps, stitchery, glass crafting, and fabric decorating. It offers more than 5,000 individual products under 50 different brand names worldwide. The company was founded by David Cunningham in 1976 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, membership-driven organization representing 1400+ member businesses and individuals. The company is the 2nd largest chamber in the state and committed to their community, committed to serving members and committed to business success. VISION The Chamber is guided by a vision of building a vibrant and prosperous community through business leadership. MISSION Mission is to provide partnership opportunities through programs and services designed to help their members meet their business goals. ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES EXCELLENCE: Meeting the highest expectations STEWARDSHIP: Respecting and protecting community resources INTEGRITY: Honest and trustworthy in action and intent VISION: Imagining the possibilities INCLUSIVENESS: Respecting and valuing broad participation in community dialog and decision-making COURAGE: Acting with strength of conviction even in the face of adversity STAFF VALUES Team holds itself to the highest standards of excellence! ACCOUNTABILITY Being responsible to themselves, each other and to the organization CREATIVITY: Thinking about different ways of doing things HONESTY: Communicating the facts without judgment or bias RESPECT: Acknowledging each other's value and contribution TEAMWORK Working together cooperatively towards a common goal TRUST: Believing in each other's success and ability FUNDING The Chamber is a private organization funded by membership dues and corporate investments. MEMBERSHIP Membership is open to all businesses that maintain a voluntary annual dues investment. Benefits of membership include networking opportunities, community involvement, image enhancement, political advocacy, information access, numerous discounts and benefits and heightened credibility.

EK Success Ltd. designs and markets consumer products from scrapbooking, stamping, and paper crafting to jewelry making, needlecrafts, and kids' crafts. The company was founded by Jamil Ezra in 1978 and is headquartered in Clifton, NJ.

West Shore Bank provides commercial banking services. It offers personal banking, business banking, and investment services. The company was founded on June 30, 1898 and is headquartered in Ludington, MI.

Alphanumeric Systems, Inc. provides technology solutions, consulting and staffing services. Its solutions include information technology and support, professional development and training and process consulting and staffing. The company was founded by Karen T. Braswell in 1979 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Mission Pets, Inc. provides functional products for dogs, cats and small animals. It offers merchandise to market retailers. The firm segments include pet apparel and accessories, women’s and children’s apparel, and publishing and entertainment. The company was founded by Maria B Peevey in 1999 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Spencer N. Enterprises LLC designs, manufactures and markets home decors. Its products include window coverings, table linens, outdoor cushions, and throws. The company was founded by Nancy Spencer in 2001 and is headquartered in City of Industry, CA.

Part of IG Design Group Plc, Cleo, Inc. (Tennessee) operates as a gift-wrapping store. The company is based in Memphis, TN. Cleo, Inc. (Tennessee was acquired by CSS Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of IG Design Group Plc from Gibson Greetings, Inc. on November 16, 1995 for $128.50 million.