About Research Square Research Square Company, a five-time INC 5000 award winner, exists to make research communication faster, fairer, and more useful. Through our industry leading preprint platform, Research Square, research promotion tools, and AJE’s comprehensive suite of manuscript preparation services, we are proud to have supported over 2.5 million authors in 192 countries since our founding in 2004. Across all sides of our business, our team of former researchers and publishing industry professionals truly understand the importance of sharing research results with the world. By helping researchers communicate their work more effectively, we accelerate the pace of global discovery and advancement. For more information on our services, partnership opportunities, and job openings visit company.researchsquare.com.

Allscripts is now Veradigm. Continue following us at www.linkedin.com/company/veradigm/

Revco Solutions is a fresh name in the collections industry, but a new brand with a long history of success for the industries we serve. We establish our history launching from a foundation of a century of experience performing collection services. With the acquisition of both Professional Recovery Consultants (PRC) and Credit Bureau Collection Services (CBCS) in 2019, under the ownership of Revco Management, these two organizations have integrated their considerable strengths to rebrand in 2020 as Revco Solutions, LLC. Our combined organizations receive multi-billion dollars in placements annually. Our long history of success relies on leveraging multiple resources, aligned toward a singular goal of consistently delivering best-in-class performance and customer services, while deploying the security measures to protect sensitive data, maintain regulatory compliance, and enhance the goodwill our customers have cultivated in their communities. We employ a long-tenured staff who are afforded the training, resources, and support to bring their best selves to every interaction with your consumer base. It is the commitment of our people to our value-proposition that distinguishes Revco Solutions from the rest in achieving excellence on every front, tailored to every client, in every interaction, every day. Take your accounts receivables to a new level with a new name in collections that is built on the foundations of proven solutions – Revco Solutions!

Terminix Triad is a franchise of Terminix International, the world's largest pest control company. We are proud to be locally owned and operated in the Triad of North Carolina since 1932. Terminix Triad now operates 14 different branches in 17 North Carolina counties covering homes and businesses from Boone to Burlington.

Bland Landscaping is a regional, private equity backed, Commercial and Estate Landscape Management and Contracting business headquartered in Apex, NC. Since our humble beginnings in 1976, our geographic footprint has grown to span across The Carolinas from Charlotte to Wilmington and beyond. While we are best known for our landscaping and grounds management work in the Horticultural arena, we also perform contracting and care of memorial gardens, parks, and estate grounds. Our team of seasoned industry leaders have been recognized with numerous awards and featured in countless news articles over the years that have highlighted our commitment to both the industry and the community to which we belong. We believe that responsible business and corporate involvement builds stronger communities and we exercise that belief on a very regular basis as part of our business philosophy. Likewise, we believe stronger communities build stronger businesses, and in that regard we are fortunate to be located in a thriving region of the country that has afforded us the opportunity to build a solid business that offers excellent service to our customers and creates endless opportunities for landscape professionals.

Retail is Our Middle Name! http://www.ncrma.org/ Mission The North Carolina Retail Merchants Association (NCRMA) is the leading advocate and business resource dedicated to promoting a positive legislative and regulatory environment for the retail industry - enhancing members’ opportunities for success. Description The Association’s membership includes more than 25,000 stores from across the state which represents 75 percent of North Carolina’s retail sales volume. About 60 percent of NCRMA members are independent stores. NCRMA serves both large and small retailers from multi-state chains to local “Mom and Pops,” and all types of merchants including antique, apparel, art, automotive, book, carpet, department, drug, electronics, floral, furniture, grocery, hardware, jewelry, paint and variety stores. Products In addition to its mission of fostering a pro-business climate for the retail industry in North Carolina, the association publishes a monthly newsletter and a weekly e-letter during legislative session. NCRMA members have access to: • Cost-effective workers’ compensation and health insurance programs; • Lower credit card and check processing fees; • Shipping discounts through UPS; • Competitive rates for phone service, banking, credit cards. Follow us on Twitter! @NCRMA Like us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/NCRetail Also Visit: www.retailpaysforcollege.org thisisretailnc.org

Applied Medical Systems, inc. is a leading provider of medical billing, medical coding, medical practice management, and consulting services to hospitals, private practices, and hospital based physician groups. Over 30 years of experience in helping private practices, emergency physician groups, and hospitals maximize cash flow, reduce administrative staff overhead and meet industry compliance standards. Providing medical billing and coding, and medical practice management services that can make all the difference to your bottom line.

North Carolina’s Award-Winning Leader in Pest Control & Home Services: Economy Exterminators is your partner in exceptional pest control treatments, immediate results and warranties. We know your pests’ seasonal habits, life cycles, their potential dangers, and — most importantly — how to get rid of them. Whether you have a termite infestation, need bed bug treatment, have cockroaches in your kitchen, or any other unwanted pests, contact Economy Exterminators today!

Plannernet is the largest, most experienced provider of freelance meeting and event talent. We serve organizations of all sizes and industries through our powerful technology platform and grade-A service. We enable companies and talent to work together in a seamless, compliant and cost-effective manner that creates economic opportunity for all. Our Network of over 3,500 highly-specialized and vetted professionals, in over 70 countries, supports more than 150,000 hours of work annually. Plannernet's model continues to be the optimal solution for companies looking to increase agility, scale effectively, consistently meet demand, and create extraordinary event experiences.

Mm Fowler is a retail company based out of P.O. BOX 277, Micro, North Carolina, United States.

Vision: We look to partner with Insurance Companies in which our expertise and capital can make a difference. Our goal is to simplify the reinsurance process for all parties and provide a stable long term platform for our Partners. About Us: Topsail Re is a closely held total return Reinsurer domiciled in the Cayman Islands with affiliated offices in Greensboro, NC. Our strategy is to be disciplined and patiently develop long term profitable relationships with companies that are like minded. Topsail Re will not be purely opportunistic but rather seek out business partners that fit our long term view of underwriting and in turn creates a true value proposition to all parties. This opportunity is afforded us as we will have no outside investors. The Company has significant financial backing with a dedicated capital base and the ability to access additional capital to support future growth. Topsail Re is a US tax paying entity under section 953(d) of the US tax code.