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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.
Columbus Mckinnon is a New York-based company that manufactures and distributes material handling products including hoists and cranes for sectors such as food and utilities.
Weve run the gambit on virtually everything you can do with an automobile. From donuts at Tire Slayer Studios to gravity-defying stunts on the streets of Las Vegas, weve earned our stripes on the automotive front lines, the pits, and the winners podium. Its a sense of pride and passion that allows us to continue to push the boundaries that make us who we are. At our core, we are enthusiasts just like our customers. We connect with our fans in a way most brands cant imagine. Because at one time, we, too, were just enthusiasts pursuing our passion for automotive culture and watching our motorsport heroes from the grandstands.
Southern Bancorp is a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and B-Corp based in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Established in 1986, it aims to strengthen underserved communities through financial services and development programs. The organization has grown significantly, now managing assets between $2.6 and $2.8 billion and serving around 65,000 customers in Arkansas and Mississippi. Southern Bancorp operates through three main entities: Southern Bancorp Bank, which provides traditional banking services; Southern Bancorp Community Partners, a nonprofit focused on financial education and support; and Southern Bancorp Incorporated, a holding company for strategic growth. The organization offers a range of services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, financial literacy workshops, and grants for community projects. With 56 locations and a commitment to equitable access, Southern Bancorp emphasizes long-term community impact, particularly in economically distressed areas.