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Brown & Brown is a prominent insurance brokerage firm based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with a history that dates back to 1939. Originally founded as Brown & Owen, the company has grown to become one of the largest insurance intermediaries globally and is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker BRO. It has been part of the S&P 500 since 2021 and has earned recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company since 2018. The company operates through four main business segments: Business Insurance, which offers tailored risk management solutions; Personal Insurance, providing coverage for high-net-worth individuals; Programs & Underwriting, managing niche insurance programs; and Wholesale Brokerage, serving as an intermediary for agents and carriers. Brown & Brown emphasizes a customer-focused approach and has achieved significant growth through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Its diverse service offerings cater to businesses, individuals, and insurance agents, reinforcing its position as a leader in the insurance industry.
The Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, and has earned a strong reputation as a friendly, comfortable place to gather and enjoy great food and great drink at a terrific price. With the establishment of the Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub in 1952, founder Charlie Doe created an entirely new niche in the New England hospitality industry – the casual restaurant – long before the appearance of others. The Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub continues to prosper and grow. The Ninety Nine updates and refines its menu on an ongoing basis to provide guests with fresh new options, yet continues to offer great food and great drink at a terrific price. This philosophy began when the company was founded, and is still maintained today. The culture at the Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub was instilled by Charlie Doe long before a mission statement was ever written down on paper. But the proclamation means that guests, team members, community and stakeholders are treated with respect. For guests, it means they have a friendly, comfortable place to gather and enjoy great food and great drink at a terrific price. The Ninety Nine is proud to serve more than 20 million customers a year in over 105 restaurants throughout the Northeast. For team members it translates into accommodating work schedules, generous benefits, including 401(k) plans and health, life and dental insurance (for hourly and part-time team members as well); and plentiful rewards for top performers.
Tower International now AUTOKINITON! Autokiniton pursues strategic investments in respected Tier 1 automotive suppliers. Through innovative solutions and services, our subsidiaries advance the trends that define the automotive industry of today and tomorrow. In May 2018, Autokiniton was formed by KPS Capital Partners and George Thanopoulos (Autokiniton Chairman & CEO) to acquire L&W Group. L&W Group is a leading Tier 1 supplier in the automotive industry specializing in metal stampings, welded assemblies, and tubular products. In September of 2019, Autokiniton acquired Tower International, a leading Tier 1 manufacturer of structural metal automotive components and supplier of metal stampings, welded assemblies, frame structures, and chassis structures. This merger of L&W Group and Tower International has created the No. 2 Body-In-White and vehicle-frame supplier in North America, providing value-driven, sustainable automotive components and assembly solutions for our customers in the mobility industry. Our dedication to teamwork, speed, simplification, performance, and empowering our associates has made us a trusted partner to the worlds top automotive OEMs. Autokinitons legacy of operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service ensures that every project – no matter how challenging -- is in the best possible hands.
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.