Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) is a premier boutique asset management firm specializing in private credit markets across various strategies, including direct lending, technology finance, venture debt, opportunistic, structured credit, real estate and equity. Since 2004, the firm has been successfully providing capital solutions to clients in the U.S. and Canada. Monroe prides itself on being a value-added and user-friendly partner to business owners, management, and both private equity and independent sponsors. Monroe’s platform offers a wide variety of investment products for both institutional and high net worth investors with a focus on generating high quality “alpha” returns irrespective of business or economic cycles. Monroe has grown to a team of approximately 235 employees with 105 investment professionals. With $17.2 billion in committed and managed capital under management, Monroe has been one of the most active investors in the middle market, investing more than $38 billion in over 2,000 transactions since its inception. The firm is headquartered in Chicago and maintains 10 offices throughout the United States and Asia. Monroe has been recognized by both its peers and investors with various awards including Private Debt Investor as the 2022 Lower Mid-Market Lender of the Year, 2022 CLO Manager of the Year, Americas; 2022 Best Performance in Private Debt – Mid Cap by Korean Economic Daily; Global M&A Network as the 2022 Small Mid-Markets Lender of For more information and important disclaimers, please visit www.monroecap.com.

AArete ("uh-reet"​) is a global management consulting firm driving client value through strategic profitability improvement, data-driven solutions and market intelligence. We work across all industries and business functions to optimize profits in a compressed timeframe. AArete humanizes data by translating numbers into actionable insights, helping our clients make better decisions and working by their side to foster change with confidence, empathy and purpose.

SpotHero is the leading digital parking platform for finding and reserving off-street parking in North America. Millions of drivers use SpotHero’s mobile app and website to search, compare, and book off-street parking in over 9,000 locations across 300 cities in the U.S. and Canada. Leading parking operators partner with SpotHero to boost the visibility of their inventory and grow their digital revenue.

Since 1975, Panos Foods has provided quality national brand and exclusive brand products and unparalleled customer service to foodservice establishments in the Chicagoland area. https://secure.acsevents.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=strides_donate_now&PROXY_TYPE=22&PROXY_ID=2706166&FR_ID=105606

OSM Worldwide provides reliable, data-driven shipping solutions that help businesses deliver packages faster and more cost-effectively. Our award-winning OSM Premium Network™ provides optimized processing, routing and delivery. Our partnership with the U.S. Postal Service ensures your packages are delivered anywhere in the nation in 1–5 business days. In addition, we maintain partnerships with leading postal authorities around the globe to make international delivery seamless and efficient. Our commitment to provide the best customer service in the industry ensures our clients experience individualized shipping options, dependable deliveries, simple invoicing and personal assistance to help their businesses succeed. As a certified CarbonNeutral® company, we proudly back this service with continuing commitment to our communities and the planet. For an evaluation of your shipping process and customized quote, call 866.681.7867 or visit osmworldwide.com.

Fooda is a workplace food program people love and look forward to every day. We scour the streets for the best food trucks, trendy restaurants, and hidden-gem mom and pops. Making the connection between them and people who appreciate their food is our passion. We're looking for talented colleagues who want to advance their careers and help scale a business. We all share an interest in solving problems with data, taking chances, beating goals, and delighting customers. Our team's successful execution of those interests has driven expansion to over 20 markets since our founding in 2011. Visit our website to learn more about joining Fooda: www.fooda.com/careers

Soderstrom Skin Institute includes: * Soderstrom Dermatology Center, S.C. * Skin Dimensions Day Spa * Skin Dimensions Online Store * Peoria Ambulatory Surgical Center With more than 125 years of combined experience, the board certified dermatologists, plastic surgeons, Mohs micrographic surgeon and certified physician assistants are qualified to diagnose and treat all skin conditions. Since opening in 1973, Soderstrom has grown into a highly regarded skin care facility in the Midwest. Today, our main location in Peoria, IL houses Soderstrom Dermatology Center, Soderstrom Skin Institute for cosmetic plastic surgery, Skin Dimensions Day Spa and Peoria Ambulatory Surgery Center. Patients can be seen for everything from acne, psoriasis, moles, skin cancer, rosacea, cosmetic laser treatments, BOTOX® Cosmetic and spa services to cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. With specialized programs such as the Psoriasis Day Care Center and the Acne Clinic, patients will receive the most advanced and comprehensive medical attention. Soderstrom Skin Institute medical professionals are also trained in Mohs micrographic surgery, an advanced treatment for skin cancer with the highest potential for cure. We are also home to Skin Dimensions Day Spa and Skin Dimensions Online, where more than 30 national and international skin care product lines are available, including our private labeled skin care line Skin Dimensions, SB and our makeup line, Skin Dimensions Simply Beautiful. With a staff of trained estheticians on-hand, clients are able to receive facials, microdermabrasion, glycolic peels, nail care, body treatments and Skin Dimensions Simply Beautiful makeovers.

Founded in 1879, the Wisconsin Humane Society has been saving the lives of animals in need for nearly 140 years. WHS is a 501(c)(3) organization and operates animal shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door, Kenosha and Brown Counties, as well as a spay/neuter clinic in West Allis. WHS annually serves 40,000 animals. We receive no general government funding and we are not part of any national umbrella organization. As the largest shelter in the state of Wisconsin, WHS offers the following specialized services: --A comprehensive adoption program that matches 10,000 homeless animals with new families; there are no time or space limits for any animals in our adoption program. We receive nearly all the area's surrendered animals, as well as animals from local and state animal control facilities, and animals transferred from other shelters. --Affordable spay/neuter services open to the public at the WHS Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis. --A pet food bank to assist families with pets through tough financial times. --Youth programs --Outreach programming to serve families living in pet resource deserts. --A foster program for animals in domestic violence situations. --Dog training classes for dogs and puppies. --A Wildlife Rehabilitation Center that provides rescue, rehabilitation, and release for 5,000 wild animals annually, at our Milwaukee Campus.

A family company established in 1967, Doheny's LLC has a long and reputable tradition of supplying their customers high-quality, low-priced swimming pool supplies with friendly, knowledgeable customer service and without the delay or hassle. Over forty years ago, Tom and Kathy Doheny tired of wasting time and money by driving to the nearest pool store, buying overpriced products, and loading and unloading their supplies by themselves. When they realized that other people in the area with pools faced similar problems, the couple began selling low-priced pool supplies out of the garage to local pool owners. Today, their pool supply company is the nation's leading, direct to the pool owner, distributor of discount pool supplies. Doheny’s LLC has nine warehouses nationwide, the lowest prices and the largest selection in the industry. Pool Supply Company Doheny's LLC has warehouses in Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Florida, Tennesee, Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas and Nevada for next day delivery for most customers. For the last forty years, Doheny's has taken the hassle and guesswork out of buying pool supplies. In another step toward providing customers high quality, low priced merchandise without the fuss, the discount pool company has opened several warehouses from which many customers receive their purchases the next day. "​In these tough economic times, more and more people across the country are looking for new ways to save,"​ said Doheny's CEO John Doheny. “Turning your pool maintenance into a simple do-it-yourself project with the help of Doheny's saves money and time without added hassle. With the addition of our new warehouse, Florida pool owners will be able to take control and order whatever low-cost pool supplies they need – pool chemicals, cleaners, toys, and accessories – and receive them at their door the next day at no extra charge."​

Redefining the journey from inspiration to reality. We bring more than linen to the table: A nationwide reach with a tailor-made touch. Unparalleled products with assured quality and an unwavering commitment to get the job done. When every detail matters, BBJ La Tavola is your trusted partner to help you create an unforgettable experience, time and time again.

Family owned and operated since 1930, Mickey’s Linen is one of the Midwest’s leading rental textile providers of traditional table linen, napkins, towels, aprons, and kitchen uniforms. Mickey’s Linen is a full-service commercial launderer servicing over 5,500 customers with superior quality, and reputable service throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan. Our customers range from boutique neighborhood restaurants, to brand name food & beverage operators. We also have a specialty medical division, MedClean, which services physical therapy centers, out patient medical clinics, health spas, private practice offices, and sleep labs. MedClean carries a wide range of retail medical products, including lab coats, patient gowns, bed sheets, bath towels, pillow cases, and scrubs. http://www.med-clean.com/ Additional Products: Dust control (logo floor mats, mops) and restroom services (soap dispensers, skin care, paper products, hands free systems, air care).