Rock Island, IL — Group O has announced its sponsorship of the annual Iowa–Illinois Shootout, a long‑running high school boys basketball event that brings together top programs from both sides of the Mississippi River. Beginning in 2026, Group O will serve as the tournament’s title sponsor, and the event will be known as The Group O Shootout. The Iowa–Illinois Shootout is held each…
Read the ArticleMoline, IL — The Moline-Coal Valley School District has announced that Lincoln-Irving Elementary School will be officially renamed Robert Ontiveros Elementary School, honoring the life, leadership, and legacy of one of Moline’s most influential community champions. The new name pays tribute to Robert “Bob” Ontiveros, founder of Group O, nationally recognized business leader, and lifelong advocate for…
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Group O is excited to announce that Will Ontiveros, Associate Vice President of Business Development; Mark Herbert, Director of Reward Solutions; and Chris Scupham, Associate Vice President of Operations, Incentive Marketing Solutions will be attending Money20/20 USA from October 27-29 in Las Vegas. Money20/20 is the world’s leading platform for content, sales, and networking in the global money ecosystem.…
Read the ArticleMilan, Ill. – Group O has been recognized as a leader in supply chain diversity through Vistra’s annual Nexus Awards program. This award honors companies and individuals for their commitment to utilizing a diverse supply chain and workforce while also engaging in sustainable business practices. As 1 of 82 nationally certified Corporate Plus members of the NMSDC, we value and strive…
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Mercado on Fifth's Dia de Los Muertos Parade: A Colorful Celebration of Culture and Tradition Davenport, IA - October 18, 2023 In anticipation of the upcoming Dia de Los Muertos Parade, the team at Living Local met with Janessa Calderon, Antonio Varela and Group O's own Maria Ontiveros to get an exclusive inside look at what promises to be a spectacular celebration of culture and…
Read the ArticleGroup O Inc. is one of the first packaging distributors to offer an innovative 30% PCR Content Machine-Grade Stretch Film in North America MILAN, IL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, August 31, 2023 -- Packaging solutions provider Group O has been selected as one of the only distributors in North America to offer a new product that redefines sustainability in packaging. That product…
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MILAN, IL — The Quad City TimesGRACE KINNICUTT gkinnicutt@qctimes.com Finding solutions is part of the job. Democratic Congressional Rep. Eric Sorensen, who represents Illinois’ 17th District, toured the Group O Marketing Solutions headquarters Wednesday, Aug. 23. Located in Milan, the company is a business outsourcer provider that specializes in areas such…
Read the ArticleMilan, Ill. – When Bob Ontiveros founded Bi-State Packaging Inc. — now Group O Inc. — he focused as much on the core values of commitment to employees and the community as he did on business success. The company is ranked among the top Latino-owned businesses in the country. Group O continues to live by Ontiveros’ values. And that’s what attracted new CEO Kevin Kotecki to the company.“I…
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Milan, Ill. – Negocios Now, a national award-winning publication focused on Hispanic business, has included Group O in its annual list of the 50 Most Powerful Hispanic Businesses in its recent edition of “Who’s Who in Hispanic Business”. The list includes top Hispanic-owned businesses making a clear difference in this country. Gregg Ontiveros was recognized for turning Group O from…
Read the ArticleGroup O appoints Kevin Kotecki as New CEO Milan, Ill. – Group O announced today that Kevin Kotecki has been appointed its new CEO. A visionary leader with a unique combination of skills and accomplishments from both large corporations and entrepreneurial businesses, Kevin will continue the momentum built by Gregg Ontiveros. As the principal owner, Gregg Ontiveros…
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