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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.
Athol Savings Bank is a mutual savings bank based in Athol, Massachusetts. Our goal is to be the financial foundation in our community; working harder, reaching higher, and delivering strength, stability, and security to our customers. As we move forward, Athol Savings Bank is committed to being "A Solutions Bank" for our customers and the communities we serve. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Member DIF.
Smoothie King is a global health-focused smoothie company founded in 1973 in Kenner, Louisiana. It pioneered the smoothie sales concept and has grown to become a leading brand in the industry. The company was acquired in 2012 by Wan Kim, who expanded its reach and offerings. Smoothie King operates over 1,000 locations worldwide, with its headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The company offers a diverse menu of smoothies made from non-GMO fruits and vegetables, catering to various nutritional goals such as weight management, energy boosts, and muscle recovery. In addition to smoothies, some locations provide sports beverages, energy bars, snacks, and vitamin supplements. Smoothie Kings mission is to promote health and wellness by delivering high-quality, nutritious products while emphasizing ingredient transparency.
Coach & Equipment Mfg. Corp is a manufacturer of mid-sized buses serving the paratransit industry. With roots dating back to the 1870s, Coach & Equipment has a long history of manufacturing excellence. We pride ourselves in building safe and reliable buses that are carefully engineered and manufactured at our plant in Penn Yan, New York. In an industry that is becoming increasing consolidated, our company remains family-run and passionate about providing outstanding customer care.