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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.
capSpire propels energy and commodity businesses forward by blending human ingenuity with deep market expertise to solve complex challenges. Our mission is to deliver transformative solutions that empower businesses to grow, scale, and succeed. With three integrated services—Advisory, Delivery, and Operations and Support—capSpire offers holistic solutions that start with strategy and carry clients seamlessly through to scale. What sets capSpire apart is our ability to connect every stage of the value chain, delivering tailored solutions that integrate technology, processes, and industry insight. From strategy consulting and technology implementation to operational excellence, we strive to ensure that every solution drives measurable impact and uncovers new growth opportunities. At capSpire, we dont just implement solutions; we become an extension of your team. We empower businesses to maximize their investments and push forward—confidently and strategically—into the future. Together, well power forward.
Estiatorio Milos is a renowned restaurant group founded in 1979 by Greek restaurateur Costas Spiliadis in Montreal. It is celebrated for its authentic Greek cuisine, emphasizing high-quality, fresh ingredients. With locations in major cities like New York, Athens, Las Vegas, Miami, London, Los Cabos, and Dubai, Milos offers refined dining experiences that prioritize simplicity and the art of sharing. The restaurant specializes in Mediterranean seafood, featuring fresh fish and shellfish sourced directly from Greek fishermen. Dishes are crafted to highlight natural flavors, often using artisanal ingredients like cold-pressed Koroneiki olive oil and seasonal vegetables. Milos is known for its warm hospitality and communal dining atmosphere, making it a favorite among discerning diners and culinary enthusiasts seeking an authentic taste of Greece.
We are Körber – an international technology group with more than 12,000 employees at over 100 locations worldwide and a common goal: We turn entrepreneurial thinking into customer success and shape the technological change. In the Business Areas Digital, Pharma, Supply Chain, and Technologies, we offer products, solutions and services that inspire. We act fast to customer needs, we execute ideas seamlessly, and with our innovations we create added value for customers. In doing so, we are increasingly building on ecosystems that solve the challenges of today and tomorrow. Körber AG is the holding company of the Körber Group.
West Coast Community Bank is a full-service community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, serving Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties since 2004. The bank is dedicated to community involvement, actively supporting local well-being through participation and donations to regional nonprofit organizations. In 2024, it merged with 1st Capital Bancorp to enhance its capabilities and better serve the community, with plans to rebrand all branches as West Coast Community Bank by 2025. The bank offers a variety of financial services for both businesses and individuals. These include business loans, commercial real estate financing, asset-based lending, construction lending, and agricultural loans. It also provides SBA and USDA government guaranteed loans, credit cards, merchant services, and digital banking solutions. For personal banking, West Coast Community Bank offers competitive deposit solutions and consumer banking services. The bank is recognized as a leading SBA lender in Santa Cruz County and Silicon Valley, reflecting its strong support for local businesses.