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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.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts is a leading performing arts complex located in Costa Mesa, California. Established in 1986 and renamed in 2011, it spans 14 acres and is recognized as Orange County’s largest non-profit arts organization. The Center features multiple venues, including Segerstrom Hall, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Samueli Theater, and Judy Morr Theater, hosting a wide range of performances. The Center offers live performances that include Broadway shows, classical concerts, dance, and contemporary acts. It also provides venue rentals for private events and seminars, along with arts-based education programs through the Lawrence and Kristina Dodge Education Center. With a mission focused on artistic excellence and community engagement, the Center has welcomed over 20 million visitors and premiered over 60 world-class productions since its inception.
AmeriVet Veterinary Partners is a company dedicated to supporting veterinary practices across the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in San Antonio, Texas, AmeriVet provides a range of business solutions that allow veterinary clinics to focus on animal care while benefiting from the companys resources and expertise. The services offered by AmeriVet include operational support, marketing strategies, professional training programs, human resources assistance, and financial management tools. These services are designed to enhance the efficiency and profitability of veterinary practices. AmeriVet operates on a partnership model, offering joint venture and full acquisition options that enable practice owners to maintain a stake in their business while accessing comprehensive support. With reported revenue of $205.5 million and significant funding, AmeriVet is recognized as a leading partner for veterinary clinics nationwide. The company has also been acknowledged as one of the top places to work in 2023, reflecting its commitment to a positive work environment for employees.