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Fogo de Chão is a Brazilian chain of churrascarias, or steakhouses, founded in 1979 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The restaurant specializes in the traditional gaucho method of churrasco, which involves fire-roasting high-quality meats over an open flame. The founders, who grew up in Brazils Serra Gaúcha region, opened their first restaurant to share this culinary heritage. The company expanded to the U.S. in 1997 and has since grown to approximately 76 locations worldwide, including 59 in the U.S. The dining experience at Fogo de Chão features continuous service, where Gaucho chefs carve skewers of freshly grilled meats at the table. The all-you-can-eat menu includes up to 16 types of meats, along with a market table of salads and traditional Brazilian sides. The restaurant promotes a casual dining atmosphere, welcoming guests to enjoy a cultural Brazilian experience without a formal dress code. Fogo de Chão is committed to sourcing and preparing ingredients with respect for food, reflecting its rich culinary traditions.
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.
Cobalt Sports Holdings was created to provide support, opportunities, collaboration and revenue streams to sports programs by combining the strength in numbers philosophy with clubs that are independent by structure and desire. These are sports programs that want to: Remain independent yet want to build programs that can retain players and coaches Compete at the highest levels Create exposure for players Be relevant at the local, state and national level events Continue to grow within their community. At Cobalt, we believe that EVERY club and EVERY player is relevant. That EVERY club deserves to thrive and that EVERY player should have multiple pathways as well as high-level coaching education opportunities. Pathways to the pros and pathways to college soccer. By combining like minded leaders running independent programs, a superior community of offerings is available to our members.