Here you will find items such as my resume, social network links and companies I am associated with or working for.  I’m founder  and CEO of Bradshaw Consulting, Inc. which is an IT management and consulting firm. Over the years this company has grown into not only a computer consulting firm but a business consultant in general. My direction with that company and personally has led me to work with other companies helping them grow and increase profitability. Over the years Bradshaw Consulting, Inc. and myself personally has started and partnered a wide variety of businesses. Feel free to visit the projects section to see more about these and other companies I’m associated with. I’m in the process of re-branding most of the websites I’m associated with and I will add them to this section as they are completed.

The photo album contains photos of my family and friends, feel free to browse them at your leisure

Please check back often for updated information, and if there is something you’d like to see that isn’t here, don’t hesitate to contact me!

Website: http://www.ycngroup.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ycngroup

Year Started: 2007

CEO: Stephen W. Minder

Description: YCN Group is a company that has built an integrated and flexible audit management tool. Completely configurable allowing the user to implement YCN Audit within their existing methodology.

Website: http://www.homemade-laundry-soap.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hmlaundrysoap

Year Started: 2013

Owner: Bradshaw Consulting, Inc.

Description: Suds -n- Shine is a homemade laundry soap manufactured right here in Decatur, IL. The product smells so great and works so well; free samples are being given away at the website. Just visit the website above for details on how to get your free sample.

Last week, Jeff Wilbanks purchased some castaloy product to repair his Mack diesel engine.  Jeff really did not have very high expectations for the product but was desperate for a solution. To his surprise, the product worked better than he expected and he was able to save his engine and a fortune!  Jeff, being so excited about his success, posted on the Castaloy forum.  Just like countless others that purchase this product, he feels it is the best way to repair cast iron.  When applying the tips on my Guide to repairing cast iron with Castaloy, it is possible to repair almost any cast iron product.

From time to time, a rod of the castaloy product is given for free.   I have just announced a new winner at the forum post!

Last week I wrote a blog about CIPAC endorsing a friend of mine Chris Harrison which also included Chris Riley.   Below you will find a commercial that was released this week with Chris Riley, currently seeking his 3rd term on the Decatur Park Board, and Chris Harrison. Next Tuesday on April 9th is the election for Macon County which will chart the course of our community. In order for our election process to work it is important that everyone gets out and votes. Quality Home Locator rents homes in Decatur, IL and I feel our parks are a great asset to the community.

Elect Chris Harrison on April 9th, 2013

Elect Chris Riley on April 9th, 2013

Quality Home Locator has been pretty busy over the last 6-12 months.  Last week the company updated its Millikin Area Housing page with a new property located at 312 South Mc Clellan Avenue in Decatur, IL  62522.  Even though this property was just purchased and remodeling has not started, there is a 5 person group already interested in the property.  However, no lease has been signed on the property yet.   I did sign a lease yesterday on 1368 West Wood in Decatur, IL  62522 and that property is now rented for next school year (2013-2014).  There still is a 3 bedroom house near Millikin available at 26 Fairview Place Decatur, IL  62522.

Bradshaw Consulting, Inc. and Hostexa have announced last month that February was chosen for a month of system wide upgrades.  Bradshaw Consulting has been working on an upgrade to its Billing system and Hostexa has performed hardware upgrades on the majority of its machines.  I’m very proud of my entire staff as these upgrades were perform with little to no interruption in services.  It seems the biggest issue affecting the customers related to passwords.  Security measures on the machines were enhanced and this left some user accounts unable to login until a password reset was performed.

PRESS RELEASE

March 15, 2013

Phone: 217-422-2200
Email: customerservice@decaturchamber.com

For Immediate Release

Endorsements Announced by Central Illinois Political Action Committee (CIPAC)

Decatur, IL – CIPAC announces its endorsement of support for the following candidates for the Decatur City Council, Decatur Park Commissioner, and the Decatur School Board.

Decatur City Council:

• Jerry Dawson
• Pat McDaniel
• Julie Moore-Wolfe

Decatur Park Commissioner:

• Chris Harrison
• Chris Riley

Decatur School Board:

• Alida Graham
• TJ Jackson, Jr.
• Tony A. Wilkins

CIPAC conducted live interviews with the candidates to further understand their views on issues facing Macon County including: economic development, education and attracting and retaining businesses and population in Macon County.

After careful review of their individual policy positions, CIPAC chose to endorse the candidates that will best promote Macon County’s business climate.

The April 2013 local election will be critical to the future of businesses in Macon County. CIPAC voted to endorse candidates who will provide support crucial to area businesses once elected. CIPAC recognizes the importance of having these pro-business candidates in office as a powerful voice advocating on behalf of the business community.

About the Central Illinois Political Action Committee (CIPAC):
The purpose of CIPAC is to improve government and business in the State of Illinois by assisting candidates seeking nomination and election to state and local offices in Illinois and by supporting or opposing public policy issues.

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