| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Sue Ratcliff |
VP People and Ops | Profile |
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.
Carve Designs is a beach lifestyle brand committed to making clothes for real women. We design surf-inspired active and lifestyle apparel that makes our customers feel feminine, sexy, natural and authentic. Based in Northern California, Carve Designs was founded by women.
Akron Auto Auction (AAA) provides wholesale used vehicle buyers and sellers a fast-paced auto auction marketplace focused on driving their business forward. Built on long lasting relationships, Akron Auto Auction prides itself on superior customer service and providing clients with a wide range of auto remarketing solutions for their every need. Each Tuesday, AAA hosts an auction of 1000 vehicles across 6 Lanes and on Simulcast, handling consignments from new and used car stores, banks, fleets, and government agencies. For more information, go to www.akronautoauction.com **********************************************************************************
Established over 100 years ago, NSK (Nippon Seiko Kabushiki Kaisha) is a Japanese-listed company that has evolved from a regional ball bearing supplier to a roller bearing specialist and automotive supplier with a global market presence. Today, NSK employs more than 31.500 employees in 29 countries. This result has been driven by ever-increasing investment in research & development, enabling the company to continuously improve the quality of its products and services. This investment supports NSKs objective of "No. 1 in Total Quality". In addition to a complete rolling bearing portfolio, NSK develops and manufactures precision components and mechatronic products, as well as systems and components for the automotive industry, including wheel bearing units and electric power-steering systems. www.nskamericas.com www.nskeurope.com www.nsk.com
Fresh Kitchen is a healthy fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 2014 and based in Boca Raton, Florida. The restaurant specializes in 100% gluten-free, customizable meals that cater to various dietary preferences, including vegan, keto, and carnivore diets. Their menu features high-quality, scratch-made recipes using fresh ingredients, antibiotic-free and hormone-free meats, homemade sauces, and hand-cut vegetables cooked in 100% olive oil. Customers can create their own balanced bowls by selecting from a variety of bases, freshly roasted vegetables, grilled or roasted meats, and flavorful toppings. Fresh Kitchen also offers daily in-house pressed juices, teas, and juice frescas, with seasonal recipes to ensure freshness. The company emphasizes fast service without compromising quality, aiming to support active lifestyles. In addition to their food offerings, Fresh Kitchen is dedicated to community impact and sustainability. They engage in local givebacks, food donations, and composting, supporting causes that align with their values. With around 64 employees and reported revenue of $31.2 million, Fresh Kitchen is recognized for combining convenience, quality, and social responsibility in the healthy fast food sector.