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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.
The Denver Public Library (DPL) is a public library system serving the city of Denver, Colorado. Established in 1889, it has grown into a vital community resource with 27 locations throughout the city. The library offers a wide range of services, including early literacy programs for children, digital access with computer training, and various community programs such as workshops and cultural events. DPL provides access to a vast collection of materials, including books, audiobooks, e-books, and DVDs. It also offers digital resources like databases and online courses. The library features special collections, including the Western History and Genealogy Department and the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library. Its mission is to create welcoming spaces for exploration and connection, emphasizing values such as curiosity, equity, and community engagement.
Smith Power Products, Inc. is a leading distributor and service provider of heavy-duty and semi-truck parts, repair, and maintenance in the Western United States. Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, the company employs approximately 270-360 people and generates annual revenue of $93 million. The company offers a range of services, including heavy-duty and semi-truck repair, 24-hour emergency service, full maintenance agreements, machine shop services, and engine repowering to meet emission standards. Smith Power Products is an authorized distributor for major manufacturers such as mtu-Rolls-Royce, Detroit-Diesel, and Allison Transmission, and is part of the WheelTime network for quality parts distribution. With six distribution centers across the Western United States, the company ensures prompt delivery of spare parts and technical support to a diverse customer base, including mining companies, oil field contractors, and government agencies.