Laitram is a vibrant, innovative company with an intense commitment to integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, self-management, and developing the potential of each employee. We are a global manufacturing leader across multiple industries, with over 3,800 employees, over 1300 actively held patents, and 11 locations worldwide.

ED&F Man Commodities is one of the world’s leading providers of soft commodities and logistics including sugar, coffee, molasses, animal feeds and fish oil. Established in 1783, ED&F Man today is an employee-owned agricultural commodities merchant with 2,800 people in 42 countries and annual revenue in excess of $8bn. Each year we source, store, trade, ship and distribute 11m bags of coffee, 10m tonnes of sugar and 6m tonnes of animal feed. We work closely with over 300 customers and 600 suppliers. Sustainability As an agricultural commodity trader, we are dependent upon nature and the land. To us, sustainability is much more than just a programme. It is integral to who we are and how we do business. It is inherent in our culture and values, ingrained in our commercial strategy and daily operations, and championed in every part of our organisation across the globe. www.edfman.com Our Business Units: Coffee (Volcafe) www.volcafe.com Volcafe is one of the worlds largest coffee merchants, trading since 1851 and specialising in worldwide green coffee procurement. Liquid Products (MLP) ED&F Man Liquid Products (MLP) trades a diverse range of products, sourcing, shipping, storing and distributing molasses, molasses blends, liquid feeds, beet pulp pellets and fish oils. Sugar ED&F Man Sugar are a world-class international merchant of sugar and value-add sugar products including organic sugars, sweeteners and blends, liquified sugar and alcohol products. Mission: Building a strong, sustainable and responsible business that delivers positive impact for all our stakeholders, our people, communities and the planet underpins our approach to business. Our values and culture are based on the commitment that everyone at ED&F Man Commodities makes to behave ethically and conduct business responsibly. Our five core values define who we are and guide our behaviour: Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship.

Founded in 1958, Crest Industries is the operating company for a family of world-class project-oriented businesses specialized in electric power delivery, industrial services, distribution and natural resources. Our vertically-integrated family of companies can see industrial projects through from start to finish, and we pride ourselves on our values of doing the right thing, winning together, questioning the status quo and rising to the challenge. We are a growing company focused on continuous improvement, and we are dedicated to leveraging our strong foundation and finding the right people to help deliver on our customers’ needs. Our Family of Companies includes Beta Engineering, Crest Natural Resources, DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations, DIS-TRAN Steel, Mid-State Supply Company, Millennium Galvanizing and Optimal Field Services. Crest Industries, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Founded in 1996, The First Bank was formed by a group of business leaders who had a vision for creating a bank that would support the communities it served and build sustainable long-term relationships with clients in those communities. Now, that dream has grown to an $8 billion asset, multi-state financial institution with operations spanning Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. As one of the largest certified Community Development Financial Institutions in the nation, The First employs over 1,000 team members in 107 full-service branches throughout the five-state region. Since 2010, the bank has been awarded over $7.2 million in grants for their investments in communities to help support economic growth and job creation. The company’s stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol, FBMS.

R. LACY SERVICES, LTD is an oil & energy company based out of 222 E TYLER ST, Longview, Texas, United States.

Sabine State Bank is a banking company based out of 601 Polk St, Mansfield, Louisiana, United States.

Following the motto of former bank president Thomas W. Baker, "The Bank can prosper only as the community prospers"​, Commercial Bank of Texas is solidly positioned to enter its second century of providing successful banking practices predicated on sound and prudent operating standards. Currently, CBTx has over 200 employees in seventeen communities and the bank's Board of Directors and Officers are personally involved in the communities they serve. Commercial Bank of Texas remains the only locally owned bank in Nacogdoches and is proud to provide the community with more than a century of service, deeply rooted and rich in tradition. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender

Guaranty Media is Baton Rouge's only locally owned media company specializing in Radio + Digital. Our cluster includes Eagle 98.1 (WDGL), "The Rock Station"​ which is the Flagship Station for LSU Sports. 100.7 the Tiger (WTGE), Talk 107.3 (WBRP), and 104.5/104.9 ESPN Baton Rouge (WNXX/KNXX) round out the group of stations. Guaranty Media is "locally owned, locally proud"​!

Mississippi Tank Company is a transportation/trucking/railroad company based out of P.O. BOX 1391, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States.

Caldwell Holding Company is a banking company based out of Main St, Columbia, LA, United States.

First Liberty Bank has been a part of Liberty and the surrounding communities since 1913. The bank was founded by Bert G. Riviere. It is said that he had a bad banking experience and stated, "I can do it better." With a $10,000 capital investment, he opened the doors of a new bank named Liberty State Bank at 404 Main Street on June 13, 1913. Today, FLB has grown to seven locations in Liberty, Dayton, Hardin, Huffman, China, Livingston and Mont Belvieu in addition to an Insurance Agency and Investment Services.

Moody’s is a global integrated risk assessment firm that empowers organizations to make better decisions. Our data, analytical solutions and insights help decision-makers identify opportunities and manage the risks of doing business with others. We believe that greater transparency, more informed decisions, and fair access to information open the door to shared progress. With over 11,000 employees in more than 40 countries, Moody’s combines international presence with local expertise and over a century of experience in financial markets.