In October 2005, Richard Laurion and Associates established Associates of Saint Anthony Park.  A company formed to respond to the educational and professional development needs of sign language interpreters.  Mr. Laurion modeled his new venture on the success of his partnership with Paula Gajewski-Mickelson at Sign Language Interpretation Consultation & Education Services, LLC. a partnership with the goal of promoting the professional development of interpreters and transliterators of American Sign Language and English.

Under his new venture, Mr. Laurion wishes to continue the business philosphy he developed with Paula and that was a business design which incorporate potential for growth and reflected the values of the founders.  They chose to follow the path set by innovative entrepreneurs, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield.  The couple are more famously know for Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream.  This is a business model Mr. Laurion enthusiastically endorses.  

Richard Laurion considered other models but has always been drawn to the principles demonstrated by Ben & Jerry's ice cream business.  Theirs' is a business model which includes the following keys to success;

In a very short time through their hard work and innovation, SLICES developed a reputation for the delivery of challenging and outstanding continuing education opportunities. Each year they have been successful in giving back to their community at least 10% of through their time and treasures.