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Hal Smith Restaurants is a restaurant management company based in Norman, Oklahoma, founded in 1992 by Hal Smith. The company operates over 80 locations across seven states, featuring a diverse range of dining options from casual to upscale. Annual sales approach $250 million, and the company emphasizes strong customer service and employee training. The company develops, manages, and franchises various restaurant concepts. Its portfolio includes full-service dining options like Charleston’s Restaurant, Red Rock Canyon Grill, and Mahogany Prime Steakhouse. It also features casual and themed concepts such as Ted’s Café Escondido, Louie’s Bar & Grill, The Garage, and Pub W. Hal Smith Restaurants has a history of franchising, having previously managed Outback Steakhouse and On The Border Mexican Cafe franchises. With a focus on community-centric locations, Hal Smith Restaurants continues to expand, including new openings like Neighborhood JA.M. in Oklahoma City planned for Spring 2025. The company is dedicated to culinary excellence and creating memorable dining experiences for a wide range of customers.
McLaren Racing was founded by racing driver Bruce McLaren in 1963. The team entered its first Formula 1 race in 1966. McLaren has since won 21 Formula 1 world championships, 189 Formula 1 Grands Prix, the Indianapolis 500 three times, and the Le Mans 24 Hours at its first attempt. McLaren Racing competes across six racing series. The team competes in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with McLaren F1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES with Arrow McLaren drivers Pato OWard, Alexander Rossi and Nolan Siegel, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with NEOM McLaren Formula E Team drivers Sam Bird and Taylor Barnard, the Extreme E Championship with NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team drivers Cristina Gutiérrez and Mattias Ekström, and F1 Academy with ART Grand Prix and Driver Development programme member Bianca Bustamante. The team also competes in the F1 Sim Racing Championship as McLaren Shadow, having won the 2022 Constructors and Drivers Championships. McLaren is a champion for sustainability in the sport and a signatory to the UN Sports for Climate Action Commitment. It is committed to achieving net zero by 2040 and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture in the motorsport industry.
POLYVANTIS is a global, multi-material player with some of the most coveted and iconic brands in the industry – such as PLEXIGLAS® and ACRYLITE® for polymethylmethacrylate semi-finished products and LEXAN™ for polycarbonate sheets and films. With 1,500 employees and 15 production sites worldwide, POLYVANTIS offers unmatched global capabilities, providing customers with innovative solutions in sheets and films for the building and construction, electrical and electronics, automotive, air and rail, healthcare and security, and lighting and signage markets.
Greater Iowa Credit Union (GICU) is a member-owned financial cooperative established in June 1932 by a group of Iowa State University employees. It has grown to serve over 36,000 members across a 33-county area in Central and Western Iowa, managing assets between $624 million and $667 million. GICU is federally insured and state-chartered, emphasizing its commitment to the financial well-being of its members and the communities it serves. GICU offers a range of financial services typical of credit unions, including banking services like checking and savings accounts, loans for personal, auto, and business needs, and possibly investment services. The credit union operates nine branch locations in cities such as Ames, Ankeny, and Des Moines, providing localized service. GICU is also dedicated to community engagement, having received recognition as the Best Credit Union in Crawford County and Story County multiple times.
RESRG Automotive is a global automotive supplier formed from the merger of Rehau Automotive and SRG Global Automotive, officially launched in April 2025. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, with a European base in Rehau, Germany, the company operates 22 production sites across multiple countries, including Germany, France, and India. With a workforce of around 10,000 employees, RESRG projects pro-forma sales of €1.7 billion. The company specializes in polymer-based exterior and functional systems, offering products such as bumpers, grilles, lamp bezels, and roof panels. RESRG employs advanced manufacturing processes like injection molding and galvanizing, focusing on combining aesthetic appeal with functional performance. The company aims to partner with leading automakers to provide innovative solutions in automotive design and technology.