Wilmette Resident Nancy Kulick to Participate in Bike MS: Tour de Farms on June 21 and 22

When it comes to bringing an end to MS, Point B, Inc. knows what it takes to get from point A to … you get the idea.

Point B is a management consulting firm with an ability to produce results and a dedication to raising funds for research, programs and services to help everyone affected by MS. One way that Point B raises these funds is by participating in Bike MS. The firm’s first Bike MS team was formed in Seattle 10 years ago, and it has since added five other teams across the country, including one in Chicago.

“Several friends and family of Point B have been impacted by multiple sclerosis, so it’s a cause that we’re taking up together,” said Nancy Kulick, a leader at Point B’s Chicago office and a National MS Society, Greater IL Chapter board member.

Point B’s Chicago office is a newcomer to the firm’s 10-year tradition, having participated in their first Bike MS: Tour de Farms last year. Their team had a total of 15 riders their first year, and they hope to improve those numbers this time around.

“We plan to double our team this year and more than double our fundraising results,” said Kulick. “Over time, I would love to see our Chicago team grow to be as large as our Denver or Seattle teams, who are both key sponsors in their local Bike MS events.”

In the last 10 years, Point B has raised over $1 million for MS research, programs and services, with $300,000 raised in 2013 alone.

For Point B, Bike MS is an opportunity to not only support a good cause, but to also increase the ties of the organization to create a more effective work environment.

“At Point B, we believe that bringing our associates, clients and community together for Bike MS is good business,” explained Kulick. “It strengthens our connections to clients and to our local communities.”

But it’s not all business for the folks at Point B; they are also in it to have a good time.

“Bike MS is a great fit with Point B,” said Kulick. “We’re a connected, active team of consultants, and Bike MS gives us a chance to get outside with each other, our clients, and our friends. Our training rides are part of our firm’s culture, and the Bike MS weekend itself is an amazing chance to get exercise, get connected, and have fun.”

On a personal level, Kulick finds comfort in Point B’s commitment to Bike MS and its support of her volunteer work with the National MS Society. She appreciates the organization and everyone involved who comes together for a cause that she cares about. Those feelings were reinforced by the sense of camaraderie she felt riding with her team at last year’s Bike MS: Tour de Farms.

“My favorite memory was watching one of my clients finish his first 100-mile weekend, going faster and farther than he ever had before,” said Kulick of last year’s event. “It was inspiring and just plain fun.”

Kulick looks forward to helping increase the efforts of Point B’s Bike MS team as it continues to grow and hopes that other corporations will get involved.

“Forming a corporate team is easy and offers long-lasting benefits,” said Kulick. “Your employees get more exercise and form new connections to each other while your corporation gets new exposure in the community — all for a great cause.”

With the dedication of employees like Kulick and their continued efforts across the country, there is no doubt that Point B’s involvement in Bike MS will continue to grow.