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Veterinary United is a Michigan-based company that operates a network of 22 veterinary hospitals, boarding, and daycare centers primarily in Southeastern Michigan. Founded 27 years ago by Dr. Thomas Bankstahl and his wife Julie, the company has grown to employ approximately 276 people and generate annual revenues of around $40.5 million. Its mission is to empower veterinary practices to provide exceptional care through comprehensive support and resources. The company offers full veterinary healthcare services, including medical care, boarding, and daycare for pets. Veterinary United enhances its practices with advanced technology, such as a unified, cloud-based practice management system, which streamlines operations and improves client and patient experiences. Additionally, it provides extensive business support services, including IT, marketing, and professional development, allowing practices to focus on clinical care while promoting sustainable growth. Veterinary United fosters a supportive work culture that emphasizes career development and work-life balance. New veterinary graduates receive tailored mentorship, and all employees enjoy competitive salaries and benefits. The company is dedicated to delivering high-quality pet care while supporting its network of hospitals and veterinary professionals.
Started with nothing more than a vision and an entrepreneurial spirit, AmeriLux International was formed in May 2004. AmeriLux is a value-adding distributor of multiwall and corrugated polycarbonate sheet products, PVC sheet and liner panels, and steel coil. Headquartered in De Pere, Wisconsin, AmeriLux sources and distributes materials from and to companies around the world. It is by building and maintaining strategic, win-win partnerships with vendors, customers, and employees that AmeriLux is able to profitably – and sustainably – grow its business. With an emphasis on customer service and support, AmeriLux International seeks to provide its customers with creative, cost-effective solutions to their unique challenges. This solutions-focused mentality has driven facility expansions and key equipment investments, enabling AmeriLux to provide a variety of fabrication services, component assembly, and turn-key manufacturing solutions. Strongly committed to educating the architectural, building, and construction communities on the benefits of using its products, AmeriLux International provides distance learning courses, webinars, and in-person presentations whereby continuing education units can be earned. These online educational programs are free, one-hour-long programs that focus on topics such as energy efficiency, polycarbonate glazing solutions, and sustainable design. This has led to a greater grass roots demand for their products. To reduce lead times and improve on-time delivery with key customers, AmeriLux International started AmeriLux Transportation — a trucking company with its own drivers and equipment — in June 2012. AmeriLux Transportation is a direct delivery carrier and regularly operates in the US. With the recent formation of AmeriLux Logistics, AmeriLux now has access to a network of qualified carriers and a wide range of freight shipping services - yet another offering to better serve the marketplace!
Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company, founded in 2006, is a specialty insurance provider focused on delivering tailored insurance and surety solutions in Canada and the United States. As part of Trisura Group Ltd., the company offers expertise in surety, corporate insurance, warranty, program, and fronting business lines. Trisura aims to simplify insurance for its clients by providing personalized and flexible solutions through a select network of brokers. The company offers a wide range of products, including surety bonds, corporate insurance, casualty insurance, cyber insurance, and specialized warranty and program insurance. Trisura primarily serves corporate clients, including small and medium-sized businesses, addressing their unique insurance needs. With a commitment to exceptional service and community involvement, Trisura allocates a portion of its net underwriting income to charitable causes and engages employees in its giving strategy. The company continues to grow, employing over 150 people and expanding its operations in North America.
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