Northern Illinois University

College of Business - NIU

Current Project


Hall Associates Flying Effects

Topic: Small Business Growth Plan
Meeting Time: Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Coach: Dr. Jim Johnson

Hall Associates Flying Effects designs, builds, installs and operates mechanical systems used to lift and support performance artists during live theater events, sporting events, movies, commercials, and industrial shows. This local company is one of three major companies in the USA and one of ten worldwide who offer this type of service. The company has experienced exponential growth recently and is looking for assistance from an ELC team in a variety of areas. These could include the creation of a staffing model, streamlining their accounting systems and/ or creating a growth/maintenance model for the rental segment of their business. The ELC team will be responsible for determining the focus and the scope of the project.

For an example of Hall Associates Flying Effects work, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYbOlGwRM54.