Carus is a highly respected, family-owned company with deep roots in Illinois’ Starved Rock Country. We develop and manufacture products that clean the air, water, and soil, and are always exploring new opportunities and initiatives to expand our reach. For over 100 years, Carus has been the employer of choice in the greater LaSalle-Peru area. Carus is a global company with locations in LaSalle, Illinois; Peru, Illinois; Belmont, North Carolina; and Oviedo, Spain. Through several local outreach initiatives, we actively support our local communities and STEM education. It’s an exciting time to join the Carus team. 1. The LaSalle manufacturing facility has an exciting new project that will enhance our capabilities. 2. The Belmont location has just expanded to include a dedicated on-site logistics group. 3. The Peru business headquarters recently completed a full office renovation. 4. We have a new strategy to accelerate growth and are executing at a high level. 5. We are rooted in history but focused on the future!

Central Bank Illinois is a high performing community bank founded in 1907 and headquartered in Geneseo, Illinois. We have nine branch locations in northern and north central Illinois. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Rockford Powertrain Inc is a machinery company based out of 1200 Windsor Rd, Loves Park, Illinois, United States.

High Performance Splicing, Rewinding and Tension Control Systems Martin Automatic Inc, headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, USA, is a leading designer and manufacturer of web handling equipment for the printing, packaging and converting industries. Martin’s line of innovative products includes automatic splicers, non-stop rewinders, and tension control and web guiding systems. Founded in 1968, the company has grown to a 160,000 square foot manufacturing and office complex occupied by nearly 160 employees. An engineering intensive company, Martin Automatic has earned a reputation among the industries it serves as a developer of original products distinguished by their simplicity and reliability - easy to use, easy to understand and easy to maintain. Martin Automatic holds several broad-based patents, protecting its most valuable developments and contributions to web-fed industries, and new patents continue to be granted. With one of the lowest personnel turnover rates in the United States, the commitment of Martin Automatic to employees and employees to Martin Automatic is evident. The longevity and dedication of this work force contributes to the high quality of all Martin products and world-class customer service. With equipment in more than 80 countries, Martin’s extensive network spans the globe, providing sales and service support anywhere in the world.

As a community bank we provide a wide variety of financial services, but delivered in a personalized manner only small banks can offer. Apple River State Bank was chartered in 1948 and opened in Apple River, Illinois which still remains a locally owned financial institution. As Apple River State Bank evaluated the local markets, it concluded that branches located in the expanding communities of Jo Daviess County was a means of enhancing its long-term opportunities and offering true community banking services. As a result, Apple River State Bank has opened full-service branches in Elizabeth, Galena, Hanover, Scales Mound and Warren, Illinois as well as over 25 ATM's throughout Jo Daviess County. The Apple River State Bank has embraced a philosophy that places customer needs and service above everything else. The Bank's pricing of its services reflects that emphasis by its consistent policy of competitive fees on all deposit and loan products. In addition, the Bank offers trust, investment, and long-term fixed mortgages to better serve our local market. Finally, the Bank is committed to maintaining a strong financial presence in our market. At a time when the financial services industry continues to consolidate and "lose the customer in the shuffle"​, we've tried to never forget that a bank has the responsibility to make its decisions not just with the bank's interests in mind, but the interests of our customers. It is the mission of the Apple River State Bank to operate as an independent, locally owned and customer responsive bank. We will strive to make our decisions keeping in mind the best interest of: •Our Community •Our Shareholders •Our Customers •Our Employees

Prairie State Legal Services is a not-for-profit law firm that provides free civil legal services to senior citizens and low-income persons in northern and central Illinois. Our mission is "to provide or coordinate the delivery of high quality legal services to low-income individuals, families and groups."​

Founded in 1901 in Malta Illinois, Resource Bank was originally known as The First National Bank of Malta. Through the years the bank has expanded to its current size of seven offices throughout DeKalb County. At Resource Bank, we believe the relationship between a bank and its clients should be based on a mutual trust; something that will last for years and benefit you for a lifetime. For more than a century, we’ve taken pride in giving you individual attention - from people who really care. This kind of relationship can only be achieved through personal commitment, innovation, and integrity. These attributes are the hallmarks of our success and our pledge for the future.

Precision Drive and Control has been a Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois premier Electrical and Industrial distributor for over 45 years, providing the products you need and the brands you want. With locations in both Monroe, WI and Freeport, IL, PDC offers you complete counter service, telephone support, technical assistance, delivery and pick-up based on normally scheduled routes. 24 hour emergency service is also always available.

Since its inception in 1891, Ingersoll Machine Tools Inc. has been an iconic name in the milling machines sector, successfully serving the defense and then the newborn aeronautics / aerospace industry, along with Primary Metals, Energy, and Naval sectors During the 1990s Ingersoll pioneered the automatic fiber placement and the automatic tape laying technologies for composite manufacturing, and became one of the leaders for this market after its acquisition by the European holding Camozzi Group in 2003. Ingersoll offers both gantry and robotic Automated Fiber Placement systems. By 2015, the expertise, methodologies and techniques acquired in developing composite manufacturing served as an extraordinary and effective technological springboard that allowed Ingersoll to enter the additive manufacturing sector and to immediately diversify from the competition with its offer of wide-and-high additive manufacturing with its MasterPrint 3D printers that completes and complements its composite and subtractive products portfolio. Additionally, Ingersoll has a Contract Manufacturing business that serves manufacturing of large, complex components. Serving various industries, such as Defense, Space, and Transportation, Ingersoll's machines in it's Contract Manufacturing business are among the largest in the world. Ingersoll has also positioned itself in the world of building Large Telescopes and Antennas. It's success in this area has been a focus of the business since 2010.

Rochelle Community Hospital is a hospital & health care company based out of 900 N 2nd St, Rochelle, Illinois, United States.

FNB is locally owned, locally managed, and locally controlled. Agriculture lending is "What we do" and "Who we are". Our lenders have extensive knowledge, experience, and expertise in the agricultural field which has helped rank us in the TOP 100 Ag Banks in the U.S.! We also, recognize the needs & wants of our customer's and are constantly offering new products and services. Have you tried out our ITM (Interactive Teller Machine) machines yet? We are the first bank in our area to have these machines. Hours of Operation: Lobby Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm Drive-Up Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm Friday 8:00am-5:30pm Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm ITM: Available on site 24 hours per day every day (teller assistance available during bank hours) at Prophetstown Location ATM: Available on site 24 hours per day every day at Morrison & Geneseo Locations Member FDIC I Equal Housing Lender

Since 1957 Auto Meter has been driven to provide performance enthusiasts with the information they need to win. We've revolutionized the way that racers and vehicle builders think about instrumentation and vehicle electronics for more than 50 years. Auto Meter was founded by Vern Westberg in 1957. In the early days Vern would pour sand castings in his family’s backyard, and his sons would help him assemble products in their basement at night. During our 50+ years, we have developed many industry-leading products from our rev control tachometers and quick responding tachometers, to our high technology LCD Competition data acquisition systems. We have set the standard for accuracy, precision, and durability. Today, we have state-of-the-art cellular manufacturing centers, advanced engineering systems, and product technology that is unmatched in the instrumentation marketplace. Company Overview Auto Meter Products, Inc. is a high technology company based in Sycamore, IL USA, with a state-of-the-art cellular manufacturing operation, world class ISO 9000:TS 16949 Certified Quality System, an advanced engineering team, and product technology that is unmatched in the instrumentation marketplace. In addition to the more commonly known Auto Meter High Performance division focused on performance and racing automotive instrumentation and electronics, Auto Meter also includes four additional branches that cater to specialty markets: • Auto Meter Original Equipment Division that works with large clients for the creation of specialty instrumentation for production vehicles. • Auto Meter Pro-Cycle Division that designs and produces product geared specifically for the motorcycle industry. • Auto Meter Marine Division, which produces instrumentation for water-borne vehicles. • Auto Meter Test Equipment Division that produces professional grade automotive battery and electrical chargers and testers for automotive repair and vehicle fleet maintenance.