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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.
Turner Surety and Insurance Brokerage, Inc. (TSIB) is a full-service brokerage that specializes in controlled insurance programs and traditional property and casualty placements. The company focuses on construction risk management, serving owners, developers, and contractors. TSIB has extensive experience in managing construction risks, particularly through Controlled Insurance Programs (CIPs) and Owner-Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIPs), ensuring effective risk management and safety controls. TSIB has worked on over 450 healthcare projects, totaling more than $20 billion in construction volume. They offer customized insurance programs and reinsurance solutions, supporting the Managing General Agent (MGA) community. Their services also include consulting for professional services, surety programs, and various health-related benefits. TSIBs expertise in Wrap-Up programs helps manage construction projects comprehensively, from orientation to financial auditing.
The impact of disasters—natural or otherwise—can leave even the most robust entities vulnerable, causing uncertainty over their future. This constant threat magnifies stress, strains resources, and hampers growth, making resilience more crucial than ever. At Tidal Basin Group, we tackle these challenges head-on. As architects of resilience, we transform vulnerability into strength through innovative thinking and integrated solutions in program management, technology and emergency consulting. We listen, consider diverse perspectives, and equip you with the tools to redefine resilience. Our mission is to empower organizations and communities to rebound from challenges, and create a future where resilience is the backbone of every strategy—helping everyone to Be stronger than before®.
Club Champion is a premier golf club fitting company founded in 2010 and based in Willowbrook, Illinois. With over 140 locations across the United States, Canada, the UK, and Australia, the company specializes in custom golf club fitting and building services. Their goal is to enhance golfers performance by providing tailored solutions that deliver longer and more accurate shots based on individual swing characteristics. The company offers unbiased, tour-quality fittings with access to a vast selection of over 50,000 to 65,000 clubhead, shaft, and grip combinations from more than 65 brands. Each fitting session typically lasts around three and a half hours and utilizes advanced technology, including TrackMan launch monitors and SAM PuttLab systems, to ensure precise measurements. Club Champion assembles custom golf clubs in a centralized facility near Chicago, catering to a diverse clientele that includes both amateur and professional golfers. With a commitment to quality and performance, Club Champion conducts over 100,000 fittings annually, making high-quality custom fitting accessible to a wide range of players.