Algonquin Resident Opens Center to Help Children with Autism
A keen business sense leads to an autism therapy center and a sense of accomplishing more than just monetary success.
Algonquin resident Brad Balduf always has had an entrepreneurial spirit. With a background in real estate and an outgoing personality, he likes to make things happen. A few years ago, Balduf, 42, was out to dinner with his wife, Jennifer, and their friends Julie and Craig Martin. Julie, a speech and behavioral therapist, mentioned how she felt she could do so much more for autistic children if she had more autonomy and resources. “Little did I know, that really got the wheels turning in Brad’s head,” she said. Balduf went to work developing a business plan. “I like to start something from scratch and watch it grow,” he said. Balduf quickly found several independent investors and raised enough money to start an autism center. When Balduf …
Theresa Capra
1:28 pm on Tuesday, March 20, 2012
I believe Brad has truly earned his wings! more ›