Letter from the Editor
Dear Reader,
Welcome to the February 2015 edition of Business World Magazine. We’re pleased to present you a wide variety of stories cover-
ing industries such as architecture, education, hospitality, technology and more.
Our cover story this month is The Great Frame Up, a franchise which has provided the highest quality framing services since
1971. With over 100 locations and more on the way in 2015, The Great Frame Up is the largest and longest-running company
within the Franchise Concepts Inc. family of companies, which also includes Deck The Walls, and Canadian-based Framing &
Art Center. We had the opportunity to speak with Dave Dahl, Vice President of Franchise Developments for Franchise Concepts,
about what has made The Great Frame Up a true industry-leader, and a top franchise to own.
In addition, we’re proud to feature Toronto-based architecture firmBaird Sampson Neuert Architects. For over four decades, the
firm has exemplified design excellence while taking an innovative approach to architectural and urban design projects. Princi-
pals Barry Sampson and Jon Neuert detail how BSN goes about accomplishing their award-winning work, sustainability, and
what’s next for the firm.
In the heart of Georgia, The City of Atlanta serves as the economic and cultural capitol of the state. We’re thrilled to feature the
city and its Communications and Project Manager, Aaron Bastian, to discuss recent developments, their continued efforts in
sustainability and their booming film and television industry.
As a subsidiary of one Japan’s largest homebuilders, Ichijo USA was founded in 2009, and the company has been dedicated to
providing sleek, stylish and sustainable custom homes for their customers ever since. Ichijo USA is constantly striving to usher in
a new benchmark for custom home building. We spoke with Akinobu Ohno, President of Ichijo USA, and Amy Tovel, Market-
ing Manager, about some of their past projects, green building, and what’s on the horizon for the company in 2015.
Last but not least we have the Montego Bay Convention Centre out of Jamaica, winners of the 2014 World Travel Award for
Caribbean’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre. The MBCC provides world-class service and accommodations to a va-
riety of guests from business meetings and trade shows, to weddings and personal events. General Manager Dittie Guise gives us
an insight on their award success, marketing efforts, and the unforgettable experience they strive to deliver.
We have many more exciting stories on both up-and-coming companies, and well-established award winners waiting for you
within the February 2015 edition of Business World Magazine. We hope you enjoy your read, and we look forward to sharing
more great stories with you in March!
As always, thank you for reading,
Brycin Gaudette-Reagin
Associate Editor, North America
