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Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Manufacturers Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of SMBC Americas Holding, Inc., a member of SMBC Group. For over 60 years, the Commercial Bank division of Manufacturers Bank has been serving middle-market and corporate businesses by providing sophisticated solutions and expertise with the personal touch of a community bank. The Commercial Bank division serves the specialized needs of middle-market and corporate businesses, franchise finance including quick service restaurants, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, importers, exporters, and service companies. We offer a comprehensive suite of credit, deposit and treasury management solutions including foreign exchange and trade finance. The Commercial Bank has offices in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Brea, Encino, Glendale, Newport Beach, San Jose, and Torrance. Member FDIC
BG Products, Inc. is an international automotive maintenance services company based in Wichita, Kansas. Founded in July 1971 by a group of automotive entrepreneurs, the company specializes in high-quality maintenance products and value-added services for vehicles. BG Products has grown significantly over the years, establishing a global presence with operations in China, Australia, and Canada, and employing around 375 people. The company offers a wide range of automotive maintenance products, including fuel and oil additives, transmission fluids, engine maintenance products, and air quality solutions. BG Products is recognized for its innovative approach, being the first to market with several solutions tailored to emerging automotive technologies. Their specialized services include transmission fluid exchanges, fuel system cleaning, and maintenance for hybrid-electric vehicles. BG Products distributes its offerings through professional automotive service facilities, ensuring a premium positioning in the market.
InterWest was founded in 1992 as a result of the merger of three large successful insurance brokerage firms located in Northern California. Our aggressive entrepreneurial and acquisition efforts have extended our footprint into Central California and the San Francisco Bay Area. Our unyielding commitment to reinvesting in our staff, diversified products & services and innovative technology consistently places us among the top performing insurance and consulting brokerages in the country. We offer unparalleled expertise in all lines of property and casualty, workers compensation, employee benefits and personal insurance coverages, as well as a full range of surety products. Although we operate principally in California, we are licensed to write business in all 50 states and staffed to service clients with locations throughout the nation.
American Business Development Corporation (ABD) helps B2B service providers build scalable, high-impact business development (BD) operations. We specialize in structuring BD strategies, aligning marketing and outreach efforts, and securing key partnerships to drive growth. Whether through a customized Business Development Plan®, implementing BD processes, or serving as an outsourced BD team, ABD ensures companies have the tools, strategy, and execution needed to expand their client pipeline and increase revenue. ABD was founded on the belief that business development is built on relationships, not automation. We dont rely on spam emails or impersonal outreach. Instead, we focus on strategic engagement, tailored messaging, and real human connections to generate high-quality leads and long-term partnerships. Our expertise spans industries such as life sciences, medical devices, professional services, and international trade, helping companies break into new markets and optimize BD functions. For companies expanding into the U.S. market, ABD provides outsourced BD solutions, acting as a dedicated U.S.-based BD team. We represent companies at key industry conferences, execute outreach on partnering platforms, conduct meetings, and manage post-conference follow-up—ensuring that warm, engaged leads are seamlessly transferred to the clients internal team. This eliminates costly international travel while maximizing business development opportunities. ABD also supports export strategies, helping companies expand into foreign markets through strategic partnerships, trade mission planning, and regulatory alignment. With over 20 years of international economic development experience, we connect businesses with high-value clients and funding opportunities through government agencies, accelerators, and industry leaders. At ABD, we dont just generate leads—we build long-term, sustainable BD operations that drive growth beyond our engagement.