When Uber and Lyft left Austin, their customers: 1) used another ride-hailing provider; 2) drove personal vehicles; or 3) took public transit. Those who went back to their own vehicles made more trips ... and 9 percent bought an additional vehicle. 

Since 2009, the PEI Journal has interviewed 32 member companies for its "Member Profile." Now you can check them all out in a single glance. (Interested in being profiled? Here's how to land on our list of possible interviews. WARNING: You'll want to practice your autograph ... and smolder.)  

If you're banking on business deals in Chicago, why not make them where the locals wine and dine? These restaurants hit the spot.