| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|
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.
EDGAR COUNTY BANK IS NOW PROSPECT BANK Edgar County Bank opened its doors in 1873 with a single mission: To help people achieve the American Dream. That mission is as true today as it was 144 years ago. Over time, weve grown alongside the Central Illinois community—and thanks to your support, weve expanded beyond Edgar County. Thats why, effective immediately, Edgar County Bank is now Prospect Bank: a name that reflects who we are today, and our plans for the future. We believe in the people of Central Illinois. As Prospect Bank, were not going anywhere. Were going everywhere—and were excited to show you what we can do for you. If you have any questions about our name change or anything related to Prospect Bank, dont hesitate to contact us. https://www.bankprospect.com/
AXIS Automation is an industry leading manufacturing company backed by over 35 years of experience and global reach. We provide a wide range of innovative automated decorating and finishing solutions for the baking and snack food industry. Our drive is our customers. Weve worked with over 400 clients, including Fortune 100 and 500 companies around the world, to perfect their product and streamline their process for greater output and less waste. We are committed to providing reliable, accurate, and efficient systems that deliver better quality product at higher production rates and lower cost. PRECISION With our machinery, consistency and quality always come first. When your product comes out just as expected, every time, you waste fewer ingredients and save more money. Our engineers work with the unique requirements of your product to achieve accurate and precise decorating and finishing solutions. FLEXIBILITY When we design our equipment, we keep in mind that giving you more possibilities allows you more control over your product. Thats why we incorporate flexibility of use into all of our machines so that you can manage which ingredients you use, application rates and production volume. INNOVATION Working with AXIS means finding the solution to your unique production requirements and achieving the consistency and accuracy your product demands. Each machine is designed with both functionality and footprint in mind to streamline your process at an economical and eco-friendly price, ensuring you the highest return on investment. The success of our customers is the result of our dedication to the precision, flexibility and innovation of our equipment that is Built to Last and Designed to Deliver.™
POLYWOOD is a leader in the outdoor furniture industry, known for creating products from recycled plastic materials. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Syracuse, Indiana, the company was the first to introduce outdoor furniture made from recycled plastics. POLYWOOD has expanded its operations with a second production and shipping facility in North Carolina. The companys mission emphasizes sustainability, focusing on both the production process and the materials used. POLYWOODs products, including the iconic Adirondack chair available in over 60 styles, are designed for durability and low maintenance. They are resistant to splintering, cracking, and rotting, and the company offers a 20-year lumber warranty. POLYWOOD also maintains a zero-waste mindset, recycling 99% of its waste stream. With over 1,550 employees, POLYWOOD operates a large manufacturing campus in Indiana. The company continues to innovate and expand its product lines, reinforcing its position as a pioneer in the outdoor furniture sector.
ZAETHER is a digital life science consultant and outcome provider for life science leaders seeking proven solutions to known challenges in getting their life science products to market.