Blackwell Consulting Services (BCS) pays attention to which way the technology breezes are blowing in the Windy City and beyond. The company offers a variety of information technology (IT) and management consulting services, including systems integration, network design, legacy migration, and project management. It serves customers in the insurance, education, and health care industries among others; clients have included the City Colleges of Chicago, the Chicago public schools, and the Chicago Transit Authority. BCS was founded in 1992 by former CEO Robert Blackwell. Acquired by CGN & Associates in 2011, the company operates satellite offices in Miami, Ohio, and Washington, DC.