Corporate

Today’s corporations must focus on maximizing performance as well as achieving strategies. This requires that everyone agree on what matters most.

Small Business

Often operating under more challenging circumstances, Small Businesses must do more with less. The importance of a solid foundation for growth has never been more important.

Non-Profit

Non profits today need to be certain that they have a strong foundation, a clear framework for the future and the power to meet the tasks ahead.

Larry Patten forms Quality Ventures Incorporated in Davenport Iowa

1997
Mr. Larry Patten, former COO of Palmer College announced today the formation of Quality Ventures Incorporated. Mr. Patten explained the purpose of the company as providing Quality System Development and training to organizations. Mr. Patten has studied both the ISO 9000 and Malcolm Baldrige programs. He has completed auditor training in ISO 9000. “I have had the opportunity to train under Peter Merrill who is one of the members of the TC176 committee that formulates the rules for ISO 9000. I am excited about moving forward in this arena,” he indicated.