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Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings their firms into the new age. Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a large CPA firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, best-of-breed technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back-office services, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount todays industry challenges and reach their full potential. Founded in January 2023, the company attained revenues sufficient to qualify it as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation.
Purem by Eberspächer is a global leader in exhaust technology and acoustic solutions, dedicated to advancing clean and quiet mobility for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles. As part of the Eberspächer Group, the company operates around 35 manufacturing sites and 40 development facilities across four continents, employing approximately 7,500 people, with a strong focus on exhaust technology. The company specializes in emission control products, including catalytic converters, particulate filters, and complete exhaust systems designed to reduce pollutants and meet global emissions standards. Additionally, Purem offers lightweight acoustic solutions to comply with noise regulations. With three R&D centers located in Germany, the USA, and China, the company is committed to innovation, holding around 2,000 patents and utilizing advanced development processes. Purem prioritizes sustainability through the use of lightweight materials and energy-efficient manufacturing practices, aligning with its vision of driving the mobility of tomorrow.
Bridgewater Bank is a full-service financial institution based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, founded in 2005. As a subsidiary of Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc., it is one of the largest locally-led banks in the state, with total assets of approximately $5.14 billion and nine branches across the Twin Cities area. The bank focuses on providing personalized, relationship-driven banking experiences for entrepreneurs, business professionals, and individuals. Its offerings include commercial banking services such as real estate lending, construction financing, and treasury management, as well as personal banking products like checking and savings accounts, loans, and certificates of deposit. Bridgewater Bank is committed to supporting its clients with tailored financial solutions and a strong emphasis on community connection.