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Stephens, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm was founded in 1933 and is a subsidiary of Susi Holdings, Inc., which is owned by Stephens Financial Services LLC. Stephens provides comprehensive securities sales and trading services, including customized solutions for clients in North America and abroad.

Wiltel Communications Group, Inc. provides customized communications solutions to enterprises, and federal government. The company was founded by Robert D. Williams and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK.

OraMetrix, Inc. develops 3-D technology solutions for orthodontic care. The firm specializes in the development of SureSmile system, its proprietary technology that allows the use of precision digital tools throughout all phases of the orthodontic treatment process. Its focus areas encompass digital imaging, diagnosis, treatment planning and monitoring, and robotic archwire customization. The company was founded by Friedrich Riemeier and Rohit C. L. Sachdeva in 1998 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX.

ExteNet Systems, Inc. owns, manages and operates indoor and outdoor distributed networks. It offers node and fiber network monitoring, base transceiver station hub security monitoring, advanced remote diagnostics, network event notification and resolution, trouble ticketing, scheduled maintenance, and network health reporting services. The company was founded by Ross W. Manire and Eric Lekacz in 2002 and is headquartered in Lisle, IL.

Inoveon Corp. provides medical services. It delivers solutions to detect, stage and monitor diseases affecting the eye diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. The firm helps patients and their providers improve diabetic retinopathy care through Inoveon diagnostic service centers. The company was founded by Stephen R. Fransen, G. Carl Gibson and P. Lloyd Hildebrand in 1999 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK.

LifeShield LLC provides wireless digital home security systems and monitoring services for homes, restaurants, businesses, renters, apartments, vacation homes, elder parent homes, mobile homes, and even young adults living dorms. Its products include home security kits, consoles, security and environmental sensors, grid extenders, smoke and fire safety sensors, wireless security cameras, keychain remotes, and other security accessories. The firm also offers security services for alarm monitoring, installation, interactive monitoring, and customer support for wireless home security systems. The company was founded by Louis A. Stilp on September 22, 2004 and is headquartered in Yardley, PA.

CenterPoint Ventures Co. LLC (CenterPoint Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Robert J. Paluck and Kent A. Fuka. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

McWane, Inc. manufactures and markets cast iron pipes, valves and hydrants. Its product groups include ductile iron pipe, fire suppression, pressure vessels, plumbing, valve hydrant, and waterworks fittings. The company was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

ABS Capital Partners, Inc. (ABS Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1990 by Don Bruce Hebb and Tim Thaddeus Weglicki. The firm is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Light Biology, Inc. develops light processing technology to manufacture specialized DNA microarrays. The company was founded on November 28, 2001 is headquartered in Richardson, TX.

Enverus, Inc. provides data, tools and analytics resources for oil and gas exploration and production companies. The firm offers its products under the categories of exploration and production, land, oilfield services, midstream, financial services, trading and international. The company was founded by Allen Gilmer and Mark Nibbelink in 1999 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Connexity, Inc. engages in the development of an electronic commerce platform. It offers connection between buyers and sellers online. The company was founded by Dave Gross and David Schaller in 1996 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

O'Neil Industries, Inc. provides construction services for commercial projects. The company also provides general contracting, design and pre-construction services. It was founded in 1925 by William E. O'Neil and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Southern Research Institute is a scientific research organization. It focuses on research in drug discovery, drug development, energy and environment, and engineering. The firm serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, defense, aerospace, environmental, and energy industries The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, Inc. assists in economic development programs. Its focus on helping the state attract and retain industry. The firm fills a role in the industrial recruitment process by marketing and promoting Alabama as a business location, and by providing research, information and proposals to companies and consultants that are actively searching for a site. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

United Way of Central Alabama, Inc. supports social agencies and programs. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

The Network of Executive Women organizes events and learning programs for its members. The non-profit company is based in Houston, TX. Lisa P. Baird has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

United Way of Cambridge & North Dumfries operates as a non profit organization that addresses what the community needs which include a safe environment, opportunities for people to overcome poverty, resilient neighborhoods, and a stable network of nonprofits that are fueled by skilled staff and volunteers. The firm's priority areas include kids, poverty, strong communities, and volunteerism. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Canada.

Superior Auto, Inc. provides financing solutions. It provides services for used cars, vans, SUVs and trucks. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN.

Innovation Depot Inc (Innovation Depot) is a venture capital firm founded in 1987. The firm is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

Birmingham Business Alliance operates as economic development organization. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Part of CCF Holdings LLC, Checksmart Financial Co. is a lending services company. The company is based in Dublin, OH. Checksmart Financial was acquired by Community Choice Financial, Inc. on 2011-04-29.

O'Neal Industries, Inc. operates a network of metals service centers and component manufacturers. It provides products and services that range from steel beams and plates to specialty alloys and complex manufactured components. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Delta-v Capital LLC (Delta-v Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Rand G. Lewis and David Schaller. The firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

Label Insight, Inc. develops a cloud-based product data engine that helps brands and retailers to understand and manage their product data in the market. It operates SmartLabel which gives consumer easy access to detailed product information. The company was founded by Anton Xavier, Dheeraj Patri and Dagan Xavier in February 2008 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Mission Engine LLC (MissionOG) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Kevin O’nell, Eugene Lockhart, George Krautzel, Andrew Kese and Andy Newcomb. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Tonal Systems, Inc. provides health, wellness and fitness services. The company was founded by Aly Orady and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

BasePoint Capital LLC is a direct lender with a multidisciplinary team that values strategic relationships. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company aims to help businesses grow. The company was founded by Andrew Neuberger.

FitOn, Inc. engages in the provision of live and on-demand fitness classes using a mobile app. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is the largest commercial airport in Alabama, serving the greater Birmingham area and surrounding southeastern cities. The airport has been a gateway to the sky for 90 years and is governed by the Birmingham Airport Authority. It continues to be a catalyst for growth and economic development for the entire region. The American company was founded in 1931 and the CEO is Ronald F. Mathieu.

IQventures Holdings LLC is a private company that invests in and builds the next generation of technologies and companies. The company is based in Dublin, OH. The company aims to shape the future through their investments.

Proxsys Rx LLC manufactures medical technology. It provides healthcare services focusing on managing and integrating outpatient pharmacies into the continuum of care for hospitals and health. The company was founded by George B. Salem in 2015 and is headquartered in Vestavia Hills, AL.

Part of Delta-v Capital LLC, Delta-V Capital Opportunity Fund LP is a company that provides investment fund services. The company is based in Boulder, CO.

Delta-v WB LP, a special purpose vehicle formed to invest in Whitebox Inc.