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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.
Monica Massey is a high energy motivational speaker with a reputation for energizing and inspiring audiences of all sizes. Whether youre looking to motivate your team, inspire your community, or ignite attendees at a conference, Monica will deliver a powerful message that will leave a lasting impact. Using healthy doses of "real talk" and relatable humor, Monica brings her no-nonsense self to stage to make audiences laugh, cheer and leave feeling inspired and empowered. Available for keynote presentations, panels, workshops/breakouts and serving as emcee. If youre looking for a dynamic speaker whos guaranteed to bring some serious energy to your meeting or program, look no further. Topics include: • Innovate or Die • Getting DEI Right • Build Your Own Table: Women in the workplace • Leaders Dont Always Get Leadership Right • Adopting a Move It Mindset • Eat the Elephant in the Room: Dealing with Crisis • Words Matter: Effective communications
Midland States Bank is a community-based financial institution with over a century of history. As a subsidiary of Midland States Bancorp, Inc., headquartered in Effingham, Illinois, the bank is dedicated to supporting local businesses and residents. The bank offers a wide range of financial services, including commercial banking tailored for local businesses, wealth management with a focus on financial planning and investment services, and personal banking solutions that cater to individual needs. Midland States Bank emphasizes a personalized approach, aiming to be a supportive partner for customers during important life events. With a commitment to teamwork and community support, Midland States Bank promotes sustainable practices and social responsibility through its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The bank continues to evolve under the leadership of CEO Leon J. Holschbach, focusing on enhancing profitability and competitiveness in the financial sector.