For more than 35 years, Applied Systems has created innovative technology for the global insurance industry. Today, we are a rapidly growing cloud software leader that is revolutionizing the way insurance agencies and brokers succeed. We are smart and curious people in a tech-first environment that champions bold and powerful thinking. We are transforming a complex industry through digitization, automation, and innovative new partnerships. Together, we are driving the industry fearlessly forward.

EZLynx® develops industry-leading cloud-based software for the insurance industry. Our software has helped independent agents operate their businesses more effectively for over 20 years. After opening our doors in 2003, we set out to address the challenges that face the independent agent in the P&C industry. How? By listening to agents, learning their needs, and building tools built for them.

Since 1975, SKDO, P.C. Accountants and Advisors, of Bourbonnais, IL has been providing a full range of accounting and advisory services to the small business community and individuals of the Kankakee area and surrounding communities. We, along with our affiliate, Solutions for Wealth Management, are committed to providing our clients with service that goes “Beyond the Bottom Line”. What this means to us is that; while we pride ourselves in creating accurate and meaningful financial statements, we also, along with our clients, analyze the numbers to identify patterns and situations that help in the decision making process. We at SKDO are committed to: Determining the needs of our clients Addressing clients needs with innovative proactive solutions Providing accurate and timely information and service Long term productive relationships with our clients Keeping abreast of the ever-changing professional standards and requirements. Being on the cutting edge of our changing profession.

GNC Consulting, Inc. is a highly specialized Oracle Worldwide Platinum Partner whose core business is the implementation, upgrade and maintenance of Oracle’s PeopleSoft, Hyperion, Cloud Applications, JD Edwards and E-Business Suite products. Our consultants are proficient with the full suites of Oracle’s PeopleSoft, Hyperion, Cloud, JD Edwards and E-Business Suite applications. With this capability across a broad range of applications, customers can confidently rely on GNC for our expertise. Our mission is to help our customers succeed in the global marketplace by exceeding their expectations in delivering value in everything we do. GNC is well equipped to assist companies make the best decisions concerning additional applications, upgrades to existing applications and support. Building and maintaining trusted, long-term relationships is vital to the success of our business and helps us to ensure an in-depth knowledge of our customers’ needs and businesses.

Founded in 1909, the AOCS is an international scientific society with more than 4,500 members in over 90 countries. AOCS offers a forum for the exchange of ideas, information, and experience among its members and others who have a professional interest in the science and technology of fats, oils, surfactants, detergents, and related materials. AOCS Mission: AOCS advances the science and technology of oils, fats, proteins, surfactants, and related materials, enriching the lives of people everywhere. As an international professional organization, we ● provide current and emerging information and disseminate research results in oils, fats, lipids, proteins, surfactants and related materials, through our meetings, publications, and web presence; ● develop and uphold methods of analysis used in global trade and research, conduct proficiency testing, provide reference materials, and coordinate with other standards developers including ISO and Codex Alimentarius; ● facilitate and strengthen interactions among professionals through meetings, specialized interest groups and other networking opportunities; and, ● collaborate with other scientific societies and related organizations to promote the advancement of science. Tel: +1-217-359-2344; E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.aocs.org.

FABRIZIO, HANSON, PEYLA & KAWINSKI, P.C is a legal services company based out of 116 N CHICAGO ST, Joliet, Illinois, United States.

At KG&G, we pride ourselves on offering the legal skill of a large firm with the customer service of a small one. Our clients enjoy the benefit of one-on-one contact with their attorney throughout the duration of their legal matters. We have talented lawyers who possess a wide range of practice experience. KG&G attorneys are experienced in several areas of practice, both in and out of the courtroom. Our services include assisting business of all types, both in formation and ongoing advice as those businesses grow. We have an extensive real estate practice from residential closings to sophisticated development projects. Our litigation practice is built on seasoned trial lawyers with experience in the most complex trials. We are always prepared to take a matter to trial, if warranted, which enables us to negotiate settlements for our clients from a position of strength; our opponents know we will go to trial for our clients when necessary. This applies to our representation of licensed professionals, corporations, municipalities and individuals and whether in sophisticated litigation for injunctive relief and substantial money damages or emotional family law cases. Our practice is built on a solid foundation of integrity. This highest level of integrity applies to our relationships with our clients and the courts, as well as our adversaries. It is the heart of KG&G and is inherent to who we are, what we do, and how we do it.

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MPP has been serving privately-owned businesses and their owners in the Chicagoland area since 1978. Although we perform many of the normal CPA firm core services, our firm is structured around using our deep understanding of the current tax laws to reduce our clients' tax burdens.

Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol, LLC represents individual, corporate and municipal clients in both state and federal court in Will, Grundy, DuPage, Cook, Kane, and Kendall counties. RCK Law Firm attorneys are members of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Will County Bar Association. We are also active leaders in numerous civic and municipal organizations, corporate boards and government bodies. Clients benefit from our valuable relationships in addition to our proven results.

DeMarco Sciaccotta Wilkens & Dunleavy LLP is a full-service accounting and advisory firm that was founded in 2009, with the goal to provide clients with a trusted advisor that is truly vested in their business. Firm leadership recognized they could offer a better VALUE proposition to clients and has repeatedly practiced this approach since opening its doors. Today, firm leadership has more than 100+ years of collective experience from various leading U.S. accounting firms. Our leadership has earned the loyalty of clients in the numerous industries they serve nationwide; in industries ranging from financial services to manufacturing and retail. OUR MISSION: To continue and expand client loyalty by providing the best in class service for audit, tax and consulting services to the various industries that we serve, and doing it at a fair and reasonable price. We will support our clients and people in meeting their goals and career objectives.

MCNAMARA PHELAN MCSTEEN, LLC is a law practice company based out of 3601 MCDONOUGH ST., JOLIET, Illinois, United States.