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Electrify America, LLC is a prominent electric vehicle (EV) charging network in the United States, established in 2016 as a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America. The company aims to promote Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) adoption by creating a nationwide network of ultra-fast and convenient EV charging stations. As of August 2024, Electrify America operates over 950 charging stations with more than 4,250 DC fast charging connectors, making it the largest open DC fast-charging network in the country. The company focuses on providing reliable and accessible hyper-fast charging solutions, supporting multiple connector types, including CCS and CHAdeMO, with plans to add Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors in 2025. Electrify America is committed to sustainability, ensuring that all energy supplied to drivers is backed by 100% renewable energy certificates, and aims for a net zero carbon footprint. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the company employs around 300 people and actively engages in community education to promote equitable electrification.
Kaufman Dolowich LLP is a nationally recognized litigation law firm that has been serving the business and insurance communities since 1986. With 13 offices across the United States, Bermuda, and the United Kingdom, the firm has expanded from a boutique labor and employment practice into a comprehensive legal service provider. It offers a wide range of services, including labor and employment law, insurance coverage and litigation, professional liability, construction law, and more. The firm is known for its client-centered approach, focusing on developing innovative and cost-effective legal strategies tailored to various industries and complex legal matters. Kaufman Dolowichs attorneys are recognized leaders in their fields, often sharing their expertise at national conferences. The firm has a diverse clientele, including businesses and insurance carriers of all sizes, and has received accolades for its workplace culture, including multiple Mansfield Certification recognitions and being named among the “Best Companies to Work For” by U.S. News & World Report.
Smardt Chiller Group is a global leader in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology, focusing on high-efficiency HVAC solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional applications. Founded in 2005 by Roger Richmond-Smith and Ron Conry, the company has over 25 years of experience in magnetic bearing compressors and oil-free systems. Smardt operates manufacturing facilities in Canada, the USA, Australia, Germany, and China, with more than 10,000 chillers installed worldwide. The company offers a range of products, including water-cooled, air-cooled, and evaporative-cooled chillers, as well as customizable modular systems. All chillers utilize oil-free centrifugal compressors with magnetic bearings, which enhance energy efficiency and reduce maintenance needs. Smardt also provides custom engineering, global support for installation and maintenance, and energy efficiency consulting to help clients optimize their systems and reduce carbon footprints. The company serves various industries, including government facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centers, and hospitals, emphasizing reliability and sustainability in its solutions.
Mission Statement Each day we make a personal commitment to go beyond - build deeper relationships, provide innovative solutions, work collaboratively as a team, serve our community, and be active stewards for the future of Glenn Burdette. Commitment to Service Accounting is often called a numbers business, but we view it as a service business. We are deeply committed to serving our clients, who are responsible for our success; our employees, who are the heart and soul of our firm; and our community, where we make our homes, raise our families and participate in activities that enrich our lives. Dedication to Clients Our goal is to go above and beyond for our clients, creatively applying our expertise and experience to meet their individual needs. We help them seize opportunities today, and offer solutions for their challenges ahead. We serve a diverse base of large, middle-market and small owner-managed businesses in a wide range of industries, and we are also proud to serve a number of nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies and individuals. Loyalty to Employees We foster an environment where hard work and client service are rewarded. In 2000, Glenn Burdette became the first CPA firm in California to become employee owned, developing an authentic investment in the professional development and personal success of our team. We believe that happy employees make the most satisfied clients. Involvement in Community Community service is integral to the culture of Glenn Burdette. Our employees serve on local nonprofit boards, and are active in chambers of commerce and service clubs from Santa Maria to Paso Robles.