Built to Scale: How a Unified Tech Stack Modernized Heavy Machinery Operations
Since its founding in 2012, Houston Heavy Machinery has established itself as a trusted leader in the construction and earth-moving equipment sector. The company specializes in Caterpillar machinery, offering sales,…
A Modern Tech Makeover for a Midwest Institution
Midtown Antique Mall, the Midwest’s largest antique mall with over 65 dealers, has been a cornerstone for collectors and enthusiasts since 1991. When you visit the mall in historic Stillwater…
Pioneering Conservation: How OSI Protects 2.5 Million Acres with Claris FileMaker and ArcGIS
About OSI Founded in 1974, the Open Space Institute (OSI) is a national conservation leader, partnering in the protection of more than 2.5 million acres across the Eastern US and…Plumbing and HVAC Company Excels with a Custom Claris FileMaker App & Other Brilliant Integrations from LuminFire
Elander Mechanical is a family-owned plumbing and HVAC company in the Twin Cities that has been in business since 1982. Their business is built on a foundation of professionalism, integrity,…
Fishabout Uses FileMaker and BrilliantHub to Plan Amazing Fishing Outings Throughout the World
Howard McKinney has thousands of one-of-a-kind fish stories to share. Through his company Fishabout, Howard has guided hundreds of fishing excursions around the globe. Adventure is his middle name! To…
Energy Company Streamlines Processes with Custom BrilliantHub-Based Software Solution
LuminFire helps solar energy company grow and profit with custom Claris FileMaker solution built with BrilliantHub.
A Modern FileMaker Mobile App Saves an Archeological Dig
A major worldwide archeological organization engaged LuminFire’s expertise to evaluate several of their existing FileMaker solutions and their hosting infrastructure along with an extremely urgent and highly-visible project under high-pressure…
Custom Web App for Aviation Shipping/Tracking Business Delivers High Value
Every company has its own unique business model, and many struggle to find right-fit technology to support their workflow. Custom solutions are the answer when nothing else quite meets your…
Custom Claris FileMaker and ArcGIS Integration Creates Winning Solution
CityTech Solutions, Inc. provides software to city and county governments all over the United States. As one of leading Software as a Service (SaaS) providers for local governments, CityTech provides…Tribute to Dr. Dale Anderson
A dear friend and client of LuminFire passed away recently at the age of 90. Dr. Dale Anderson was a fun-loving individual whose mantra was Act Happy. For years LuminFire…
How Volvo Leverages Claris FileMaker for Efficiency and Data Quality
In the dynamic landscape of large enterprise environments, the need for robust and flexible database solutions is paramount. Claris FileMaker, with its customizable user-interface, powerful database engine and its ability…
The Minnesota State Fair Wins with Claris FileMaker Solutions
The Minnesota State Fair is the largest fair in the US, with over 2 million attendees in its 12 days. For many years, Claris FileMaker has been a key part…
Music Publisher Scores with BrilliantHub (FileMaker) and WordPress / WooCommerce Integration with BrilliantConnect
An international music publisher was running their operations using aging technology including Microsoft Access, a very outdated database system that was not support by the original vendor, and various Microsoft…
Stunning Website Built for Legacy Giving Campaign (Capital Campaign)
Legacy Christian Academy is a fast growing pre-K through 12th grade private school in Andover, Minnesota known for its quality academics including its arts programs, innovative robotics and technology entrepreneurship…
Claris Business Leader Roundtable – A Look at Successful Technology Implementations
Claris recently hosted a business leader roundtable with several successful growth-minded leaders that represent mid-sized companies around the world. The focus was on making technology decisions that will give companies…
Minnesota State Fair is Back – LuminFire Tech Helps Success
The Minnesota State Fair is the largest state fair in the United States based upon average daily attendance. This year there were over 1.8 million visitors. The Minnesota State Fair…Hancock Lumber Trusts Technology to LuminFire
Hancock Lumber Company is one of America’s oldest family businesses. Headquartered in Casco, Maine since 1848, Hancock is fully integrated across the forest products and building materials industries. The company…
2021 Claris Excellence Humanitarian Award Given to LuminFire
Claris has announced their 2021 Claris Excellence Awards, and LuminFire is honored to have received the Humanitarian Award. The award was given to the Claris Partner who: “showed compassion and…
Travel Planning Business Grows with Custom Integrated FileMaker and Web Solution
Essential Meetings + Incentives helps some of Canada’s largest corporations plan and execute incentive meetings at fantastic travel destinations. They use time-tested, proven methods that improve sales, boost business performance,…
Building a FileMaker Low Code Solution – Claris Exchange
At a recent Claris Exchange meetup, a successful business owner demonstrated the features of his custom app built on the Claris FileMaker low-code/pro-code platform. He also discussed all the business…
Custom FileMaker Solution Fuels Business Growth – Claris Exchange
At our recent Claris Exchange meeting, Nick Holland, the owner of Peregrine Pest Control, gave us a demo of the custom FileMaker solution that runs his business. Nick lives in…
Custom FileMaker Solution Helps Food Shelf Serve Those in Need
Serving hundreds of food-insecure families every week, Oakland HOPE is the largest free food pantry/bank in Oakland County, Michigan. Overwhelmed with demand since the pandemic in 2020, Oakland HOPE needed…
Healthcare Organization Automates Workflows with FileMaker
A large healthcare organization recently came to LuminFire in search of a technology partner to assist with their custom FileMaker solution. Because their previous FileMaker consultant had become unresponsive and…
LuminFire Builds New Website and Web Portal for Non-Profit Charity
The Ngong Road Children’s Association (NRCA) provides education and support to children in Nairobi Africa whose families are affected by HIV/AIDS. NRCA seeks out kids with the ability to succeed…
Security and Safety Company Performs Mobile Inspections with BrilliantHub
Electric Fire & Security (EFS) specializes in serving the electrical needs of the multi-housing industry with full-service installations and maintenance for any electrical. EFS is dedicated to the delivery of…
Manufacturing Company Gets New Website and FileMaker Support
Nelson Wood Shims is the largest shim manufacturer in North America. The Nelson shim is consistently a favorite with contractors and lumber yards. Their state-of-the-art, high volume production facility makes…
Law Firm Updates Professional Website
Iverson Reuvers Attorneys are successful civil trial lawyers. They’ve also established a respected estate planning practice through which they have helped numerous families and business owners put their affairs in…
Book Publisher Improves Website’s International Appeal
The Be United in Christ Outreach Ministry (BUIC) is a Bible-based ministry whose mission is to teach and promote Christian unity in accordance with God’s Word. This exciting new ministry…
Book Publisher Moves Content into Custom App
The Be United in Christ Outreach Ministry (BUIC) is a Bible-based ministry whose mission is to teach and promote Christian unity in accordance with God’s Word. This exciting new ministry…
Financial Advisors Grow their Business with a New WordPress Website
Modus Advisors is a fee-based Registered Investment Advisor with offices in Excelsior, MN. They specialize in working with successful individuals to help them reach their financial goals by offering financial…
Businesses Built on the Claris FileMaker Platform Gain Competitive Advantage: Reflections from CEOs
Claris Engage (formerly FileMaker DevCon) is the annual conference for all FileMaker users and developers. One of the most valuable sessions for business owners at a recent conference was the…
LuminFire Produces a Successful Virtual Conference for the Minnesota Department of Education (Back to Better)
Adapting to COVID-19 restrictions, the Minnesota Department of Education in partnership with the Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) offered their annual back-to-school conference as an online virtual event for…
Way to Grow Automates Data Gathering and Report Generation with BrilliantHub (FileMaker)
Way to Grow is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to early childhood education. They work closely with parents and communities to ensure that children within the most isolated families…
Digital Coupon Book Custom Mobile App and Website
The number of breweries in the United States has grown in the past few years, making it hard for craft beer lovers to keep up with all the latest trends…
Ryan Estis Uses Brilliant Technology to Effectively Build His Business
Ryan Estis is an amazing business entrepreneur, speaker, author and thought leader on sales and leadership. His high-impact presentations inspire businesses to grow and move forward in a complex world.…
Impact Shirts Gets Tech Improvements to Support Remote Business
Impact Shirts (also known as Ministry Gear) was formed for the purpose of making T-shirts and apparel for youth groups and churches. For more than 20 years, Impact Shirts has worked…
Author, Speaker, and Radio/TV Personality Dorothy Wilhelm Gets Tech Support With Care from LuminFire
Dorothy is an amazing lady. At 86 years of age she is still very active, and boasts more experience than nearly anyone else alive...except maybe Betty White. Nearly four decades…
LuminFire Helps Upstream Arts Improve Their FileMaker and WordPress Technology
Upstream Arts is a Minneapolis-based nonprofit arts organization that uses the power of the creative arts to activate and amplify the voice and choice of individuals with disabilities. Founded by…
The Minnesota State Fair Foundation Gets a New Website to Improve User and Employee Experience
The Minnesota State Fair is the largest state fair in the United States based upon average daily attendance. In 2019 alone, more than two million people attended the fair during…
Commercial Realty Solutions gets a New Website Design with Advanced Mapping and Speed Optimization
CRS (Commercial Realty Solutions) approached LuminFire to host their website that had been developed by another agency. Very quickly after taking over the website, performance issues became apparent. The highest…
LuminFire Donates Custom WordPress/FileMaker Solution to Help Those Impacted by COVID-19
Working Partnerships is a non-profit organization that serves working families in Minneapolis and the West Metro Region of the Twin Cities area in Minnesota. They are dedicated to improving the…
Non-profit Esperanza United Utilizes LuminFire to Improve their FileMaker Custom Application
Esperanza United (House of Hope) works nationally to enhance Latin@s’ access to resources and support, conducting culturally relevant research, advocating for policy responsive to Latin@s, and providing training and consultation to…
LuminFire Creates Custom Online Training Website for Smooth Divorce Transition
Smooth Divorce Transition is a company scientifically grounded to assist in dissolving resistance to change. A successful divorce transition means you feel better about life after divorce! Clients who completed…
Major Writers Conference Reboots Their Website to Sync With FileMaker
For four days each year, writers and readers laugh, learn, hike, talk, and stretch the limits of their imagination. The days are filled with books, ideas, stimulation and fun. Extraordinary…The University of Minnesota Technological Leadership Institute Innovates to Improve Internal Work Processes with BrilliantHub and FileMaker
The Technological Leadership Institute at the University of Minnesota provides three technology-intensive graduate degree programs that includes technology management, medical device innovation, and security. Programs help to bridge the gap…
Access Philanthropy Gets a Brilliant WordPress Web Productivity Solution
Access Philanthropy is an international philanthropy consulting firm specializing in helping organizations set and realize their fundraising goals, establish working relationships and partnerships with both investors and donors, and understand…
Peregrine Grows Business with Custom BrilliantHub and BrilliantConnect Software Solution
Peregrine General Pest Control is a service company at the top of their game. They focus on removing critters in a timely and professional manner and keeping their clients pest…
WordPress Integration with FileMaker Presentation
WordPress Integration - A presentation by Tim Cimbura and Nick Ciske at the MSP WordPress Meetup March 2019. Demos various integration projects where WordPress websites and WooCommerce share information with…
Retailer Backcountry Access Uses BrilliantSync to create a Robust WordPress & WooCommerce based e-commerce Platform integrated with their FileMaker CRM/ERP
Backcountry Access, (acquired by K2 Sports in 2013) is North America’s leading manufacturer of snow safety equipment, including Tracker avalanche transceivers, Float avalanche airbags, BC Link radios, MtnPro protective gear, avalanche…
Minnesota Solar Potential App
Solar power is an abundant and low carbon source of electricity. With solar costs dropping dramatically, we need to know: when does solar power make sense on my rooftop or…
On the Move Adds BrilliantSync to Their Star Lineup to Connect FileMaker to the Web
On The Move is an event production company specializing in entertainment. Headquartered in New York City’s floral district, On The Move produces events for a global audience with a truly…
Wilderness Inquiry Powers Outdoor Adventures with Integrated Technology from LuminFire
Wilderness Inquiry is a nonprofit organization that helps people from all walks of life to personally experience the natural world. In just one year, Wilderness Inquiry operates more than 700…
Permit Place Creates Online Client Dashboard with FileMaker Backend
Getting permits for any business endeavor can be a huge pain. Permit Place™ understands the frustrations and makes this process effortless for their customers. Permit Place has a FileMaker database…LuminFire Helps Create a Custom App that Reinvents Note-taking & Reading Reflections
“Every person reading a book has a different experience, may be at a different life stage or has a different past shaping how they think and feel. As you progress…
Helping Hamilton (The Musical)
It was a cozy Christmas night. All was quiet, lights were twinkling and the smell of cookies was in the air when I got a phone call from a developer…
Transit Tec Streamlines Workflow Operations with FileMaker
Transit Tec is a premium bus delivery service based in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Transit Tec delivers new buses, used buses, City Transit Buses, and Coaches. They pride themselves in delivering…
Aspect Foundation Upgrades FileMaker and Web Technology to Support Exchange Programs with BrilliantConnect
Aspect Foundation is an international high school student exchange program that provides outstanding educational and cultural exchange experiences for students around the world. Students from abroad are placed with a…
LuminFire Adds Interactive Maps and GIS Integration to City of Omaha Housing and Community Development FileMaker Solution
The City of Omaha Planning Department Housing and Community Development (HCD) Division uses a FileMaker app as a key technology tool for managing city housing and community development projects. The…
LuminFire Integrates Louisiana Coastal Service FileMaker App with ArcGIS Online
Louisiana Coastal Services (LCS) is a multidisciplinary law firm, land broker, mapping, and project management company that assists in making Louisiana coastal projects a success. They have extended expertise in…
Second Use Connects FileMaker to WordPress with BrilliantSync
Second Use is a company with a vision: making the salvage and reuse of building materials a standard component of construction jobs while at the same time changing perceptions to…
Minnesota Association of School Administrators Job Site Helps Connect Teachers and School Districts
The Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) is a private, non-profit organization that includes nearly one thousand educational administrators throughout the state of Minnesota. For over a hundred years, MASA…
Minnesota State Fair Improves Competitions Processes with FileMaker, iPads, and JavaScript
In a year that set several same-day and overall attendance records, the Minnesota State Fair once again looked to LuminFire to help make things run smoothly at the Great Minnesota…
Super Bowl LII Hosted in LuminFire’s Home City Minneapolis
The big super bowl game is over and the Philadelphia Eagles are NFL champs! It was really cold here in Minneapolis but warm inside US. Bank Stadium with over 65,000…
Law Firms Use FileMaker and Web Integrated Solution
This association of law firms had been a loyal FileMaker customer for many years. As they grew, they found that their Claris FileMaker solution no longer worked as well as…
Oakdale Precision’s New Web Site Bridges the Gap Between WordPress and FileMaker
Oakdale Precision, Inc. is a rapidly growing, full-service manufacturing job shop that supplies parts, assemblies, fixtures, and capital equipment to over 100 companies. They pride themselves in producing high quality…
EnteraLite Infinity Pump Makes Training Easier with Custom Web App Simulator
The EnteraLite Infinity Pump is a versatile enteral feeding system that has been designed with portability in mind, and its small size allows patients to get the nutrition they need…
WordPress Custom Solution for Architectural Spatial Design Catalog
LuminFire was approached by RSP Architects and Little Diversified Architectural Consulting to assist a large health insurer based in Minnesota with a technical problem. The client had grown rapidly in recent…
LuminFire Provides Matching Grants to Nonprofit Organizations
At LuminFire we want our business to be an extension of who we are as people. Many of our employees volunteer and contribute to nonprofit organizations outside of work. LuminFire…
Hideaway Day Camp Streamlines Registration Process with BrilliantSync WordPress to FileMaker Connection
Hideaway Day Camp offers kids ages 4-14 a true summer camp experience that focuses on improving skills, developing new interests and talents, and learning the importance of teamwork. Situated on 72…
PCS Uses Custom FileMaker Go Solution to Distribute Precision Agriculture Information
Precision Consulting Services (PCS) is an agricultural consulting company that helps farmers grow better crops, maximize yields, and more efficiently apply pesticides and herbicides on their land. They combine strong…
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine Uses Custom FileMaker App for Canine Genetics Lab
The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of animals and people, and strengthening Minnesota's economy, by providing high-quality education, conducting leading-edge research,…
LuminFire Presentation at FileMaker DevCon 2017
Our LuminFire session of DevCon 2017 was very well received. We had a full room and lots of great questions afterwards. We've had several requests to make it available so…
Overland Gallery Tracks Amazing Art With Custom Claris FileMaker/BrilliantHub App and Website
Overland Gallery has been helping its distinguished clients acquire the best in Russian Realist and Impressionist paintings for over 27 years. They are the most recognized and knowledgeable source of Russian Realist…
AeroFab Increases Productivity with BrilliantHub for Manufacturing Custom FileMaker Solution
AeroFab is a sheet metal fabrication company with seasoned experts in laser cutting, welding, design and all aspects of the fabrication process for specialized component parts used in food processing,…
The Wedding Guys Get a New Website with FileMaker Integration
The Wedding Guys. Ever heard of them? They are THE go-to source for everything a bride and groom need to simplify the wedding process. Think Twin Cities Bridal Show, the…
Liberate Your FileMaker Data and Connect with the Web Using BrilliantSync!
FileMaker is the # 1 workplace innovation platform in the world. With it you can create amazing apps that track all the information you need to run your business. Often…
Schweiss Hydraulic and Bifold Doors Use FileMaker as One Key to Success
Schweiss Doors is the premier manufacturer of hydraulic bifold doors in the world. Located near Hector, MN their custom doors are sold all over the world. Some notable installations include…
Renovation Counseling Increases Online Web Presence with Well Designed Website
Renovation Counseling believes in restoration. Sometimes that means standing with you in the smoke and scaffolding of a burning relationship. Sometimes it’s helping you find the right tools to fix a compromised…
RSP Architects Launches New Responsive WordPress Website
RSP is an innovative architecture firm passionate about their work and laser-focused on delivering designs that work for their clients. They wear a lot of hats, from architects to interior…
Hormel Implements New Responsive Ingredients WordPress Website
Hormel is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of high-quality food and meat products for businesses and consumers around the world. Hormel not only offers a diverse portfolio of high quality…
Minnesota Grown Gets Custom Search Intelligence System with Enhanced WordPress Website
The Minnesota Grown Program is a statewide partnership between the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and over 1,200 producers of specialty crops and livestock within Minnesota. Their mission is to connect…
Running a Language Translation/Interpreting Business with FileMaker
Betmar Languages, Inc. serves both the translation and on-site interpreter markets as well as converting audio/video to other languages. They must keep detailed records of their wide range of clients…
Hawkins Chemical Creates Integrated Offline iPad Mobile Ordering App with FileMaker Go
Hawkins, Inc. is a widely known and respected chemical distributor that was founded in 1938. Hawkins serves thousands of businesses and municipalities throughout the central United States and employs hundreds…
LKT Improves Sales with new WordPress Website, WooCommerce, and FileMaker database Integration
LKT Laboratories sells biochemicals for life science research in areas such as cancer prevention and neuroscience. LKT contacted LuminFire so that they could take advantage of their existing technology investment in…
FileMaker or Salesforce? Custom FileMaker Solution Replaces Salesforce for Creative Teams
The internal marketing department at a company with more than 3,500 employees contacted the team at LuminFire to build a custom application based on BrilliantHub, a foundational solution based on…WordPress to Lead for Salesforce.com CRM
We believe in using the right tool for the job. To this end, LuminFire developed a plugin to connect WordPress to SalesForce.com - connecting the world's best website CMS to…
Getting Rid of Paper Based Processes Webinar
More businesses today are seeking alternatives to legacy paper-based processes. Companies of all sizes are replacing photocopiers with iPads, reducing storage costs, and severely improving data collection time and accuracy…Redesigning Tired FileMaker Databases
Many FileMaker databases were created long ago in earlier versions of FileMaker that did not have the modern tools for creating custom themes and styles like those available in FileMaker…Visual Impact Enhances Their FileMaker Solution for Greater Profitability
Visual Impact, LLC is print service provider that offers a variety of high quality, digitally printed, products for the wholesale market. Visual Impact partners with print brokers, sign shops, marketing…
Rick Cornish Sports a Stylish New WordPress Web site
After 23 years of running a leading creative production studio, Rick Cornish found it was time to re-invent, re-brand and re-boot his creative offering. He came to LuminFire for help with a website and…
JT Mega Creative Food Marketing Agency Utilizes the FileMaker Advantage
JT Mega is a premier food marketing agency servicing big name clients like Hormel, General Mills, Schwan's, etc. By focusing exclusively on the food category, JT Mega's marketing expertise is…
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Abbott Northwestern Hospital Uses FileMaker to Assist with Leading Edge Technology Training
Abbott Northwestern Hospital, part of Allina Health in Minneapolis Minnesota, is the largest non-profit hospital in the Twin Cities. US News ranked it in the top 50 hospitals in the…FileMaker Project Spotlight – Target Corporation and Major Retail
Clients are often surprised when we tell them about the work Cimbura.com Inc. did for Target Corporation with FileMaker. "They use FileMaker at a huge company like Target?" The simple…MN State Fair Competitions Live Results
The Minnesota State Fair has live competition results courtesy of the custom FileMaker application and integrated web site created by LuminFire! Scan the following QR code on your iPhone…LuminFire iPad Solution Wins First Place
The IAFE or International Association of Fairs and Expositions is the largest association of fairs in the world including over 1,300 member fairs. Each year they have a competition among…