Central Sod Farms grows several kinds of sod and serves, Chicago, Maryland, Delaware, Washington DC, Northern VA and parts of Pennsylvania.

Bachman’s was founded in 1885 and remains family-owned, with fifth-generation Bachman family members leading the company today. Based in Minneapolis, Bachman’s operates retail locations in the Twin Cities, including six full-service floral, home, and garden centers, a gift and décor store in Galleria Edina, a hardscapes center (Farmington), and 28 floral departments within Lunds & Byerlys grocery stores. The company also operates indoor and outdoor landscaping divisions, a wedding/special events department, a nursery wholesale division, seven acres of greenhouses, and a 670-acre growing range in Farmington, Minn., which produces many of the plants, flowers, and landscaping products sold by Bachman’s today. To place an order with Bachman’s, call (612) 861-7311 from within the Twin Cities or (866) 222-4626 from outside the Twin Cities. Or, to find retail locations, more information about Bachman’s, or answers to your gardening questions, visit Bachmans.com.

In 1904, Union National Bank opened its doors for the first time. Although that makes us one of the oldest banks in the Chicagoland area, we pride ourselves on being innovators within both our local and national banking communities. One of the first banks to provide an option for a 1% loan, we consistently put our clients needs first to make sure we can find the best solution possible. Whether it’s initiating the first mobile banking charter in Illinois or our daily pursuit to provide service-based, personalized solutions, we seek to innovate and redefine practices to ensure a fiscally-responsible future for you and your business. We’ve found that when you focus on relationships and customized solutions, you develop a very close community; we are still maintaining relationships that have lasted from four to five generations. We love that a large part of our community is comprised primarily of small businesses because, at Union National Bank, we are small business owners ourselves. With our Board comprised primarily of entrepreneurs, we are constantly expanding the conversation on how to best service small business owners and their needs. Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender

VANTAGE ELECTRICAL GROUP INC is a company based out of 381 S MAIN ST, Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States.

NanoChem Solutions Inc. is a chemicals company based out of Naperville, IL. We are the global leader in polyaspartate chemistry.

Edwards Apple Orchard is a higher education company based out of 7061 Centerville Rd, Poplar Grove, Illinois, United States.

Although Groundcovers are our specialty, Midwest Groundcovers'​ plant offerings include Evergreens and Broadleaves, Deciduous Shrubs, Perennials, Ornamental Grasses, Vines and Native Prairie, Wetland and Woodland species. We are leaders in the Green Industry in partnering with landscape architects, landscape designers, green roof and plant professionals to create inspiring planting combination solutions. Experts in plants for Midwestern durability and sustainability for over four decades. Our Mission is to provide quality plants and services which meet the expectations of our customers in the landscaping and green environment by continuing to build a quality company where employees and owners can achieve their professional and personal goals through the company. Our Value Statements Relationships: We create and maintain mutually beneficial, long term relationships with customers, suppliers and team members that are based upon honesty and trust. People: We are self-motivated people who take responsibility to develop ourselves, our teams and the company. We celebrate our achievements and seek to inspire each other. Teamwork: We all work together in an ethical, practical, reliable and safety conscious manner to serve our customers and each other. We all pitch in and no job is beneath any team member. Improvement: We innovate to produce efficiencies, cost savings and smarter work solutions in order to maintain a fair and reasonable profit while adding value for our customers. We are committed to improve all we touch within our industry and our community. Products and Services: We develop and produce consistent products to meet the quality expectations of our customers. We bring value by understanding our customers’ businesses and build solutions through our products and services. Sustainability: We positively and thoughtfully impact our region’s land, considering economic vitality, environmental responsibility and the well-being of our people and community.

Calibrated Power Solutions (CPS) Home of Duramaxtuner.COM – is the leading developer in North America of performance engine and transmission calibrations for a wide variety of late model diesel power-trains, including Duramax, Cummins, Power Stroke, John Deere, and many more. Since 2007, thousands of satisfied customers have enjoyed improved engine performance, reliability and drive-ability. Headquartered in Marengo, IL, our 16,000 square foot facility includes a three lift, seven bay, full service diesel shop and a one-of-a-kind 4WD Dynometer. As CPS continues to enjoy accelerated growth, there will be exceptional opportunities to its expanding workforce for additional responsibilities and development

BIDDLE BROTHERS is a farming company based out of 42W611 CAMPTON HILLS RD, Elburn, Illinois, United States.

Clesen Brothers Inc is a higher education company based out of 1050 Center Dr, South Elgin, Illinois, United States.

• Organize appointment calendars and schedules for office staff, • Assist and support staff and management with major projects. • Created and Maintained Office forms and Marketing pieces.• Help in resolving accounting issues related to invoicing and processed payroll.• Worked and Managed Labtrac Database Software• Responsible for handling daily clerical functions: typing, phones, filing, and customer service. • Oversee Inventory and Purchases of Office and Dental Lab supplies.• Maintain and Organize Office files, including Employee Files• Travel coordination, including flights, lodging, and ground transportation for various large events both national and international.

Landscape construction and consulting firm. Specializing in residential design and installation.