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Hal Smith Restaurants is a restaurant management company based in Norman, Oklahoma, founded in 1992 by Hal Smith. The company operates over 80 locations across seven states, featuring a diverse range of dining options from casual to upscale. Annual sales approach $250 million, and the company emphasizes strong customer service and employee training. The company develops, manages, and franchises various restaurant concepts. Its portfolio includes full-service dining options like Charleston’s Restaurant, Red Rock Canyon Grill, and Mahogany Prime Steakhouse. It also features casual and themed concepts such as Ted’s Café Escondido, Louie’s Bar & Grill, The Garage, and Pub W. Hal Smith Restaurants has a history of franchising, having previously managed Outback Steakhouse and On The Border Mexican Cafe franchises. With a focus on community-centric locations, Hal Smith Restaurants continues to expand, including new openings like Neighborhood JA.M. in Oklahoma City planned for Spring 2025. The company is dedicated to culinary excellence and creating memorable dining experiences for a wide range of customers.
American Global is a prominent privately held insurance and surety brokerage firm based in Miami, Florida. With over 100 locations worldwide, the company specializes in construction risk management. Their mission focuses on understanding client needs and creating tailored solutions, fostering long-term partnerships to enhance the brokerage experience. The firm offers a wide range of services, including managing complex surety programs, providing consultative insurance solutions, and designing captive finance options. They also create Controlled Insurance Programs (CIPs) and Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) programs to help clients minimize costs and manage risks effectively. American Global serves a diverse clientele in the construction industry, including general contractors and construction management firms. The company promotes a culture of innovation and collaboration, encouraging employees to contribute to the future of construction brokerage. American Global has been recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work" by Business Insurance for two consecutive years, reflecting their commitment to employee satisfaction and development.
NFW is a circularity platform for plastic-free performance materials. NFW follows three Ground Rules in everything we develop: start well, stay clean, end well. While nearly everything in the built world relies on some type of plastic that began as crude oil and that will become plastic pollution, we are establishing a new material reality. We believe all materials should begin and end as nutrients, ready for the next growth cycle—true circularity. Our multi-material platform serves a wide range of industries—from fashion and footwear to automotive and upholstery. NFW technology embeds seamlessly into existing supply chains, enabling the worlds most iconic brands to design and scale products with high-performance, plastic-free materials. NFW makes global brands more sustainable, empowering them to create without plastics. Alongside the boldest brands and visionary designers, we are pioneering a naturally circular, post-oil economy.
Our proprietary software and professional team of CPAs have assisted thousands of businesses retain hundreds of millions of dollars in stimulus funding