Metrolina Greenhouses is a family-owned, wholesale plant and se​rv​ices company that was founded in April 1972. Our Huntersville location is the largest single-site heated greenhouse in the United States at 200 acres under glass. In addition we have approximately 30 acres of outdoor growing space and are still expanding. We also have a second location in York S.C. that has 200 acres of outdoor growing space for perennials.

"Dedicated to providing fresh, wholesome vegetables from our family farm since 1925."​ WPRawl is a grower, processor, and distributor of over 15 different varieties of fresh vegetables harvested year round and more than 50 different packaged value-added products. Since 1925 our headquarters in the midlands of South Carolina has grown from a small family operation to a business retaining nearly 400 employees shipping products to retailers from Florida to Maine across to Texas and Colorado. We are committed to implementing practices that are both sustainable and ensure food safety. Our employees are an extension of our family, each of whom have an opportunity to impact every area of the business.

With offices in Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina, Plexus has raised 1.4B across five funds and supports a wide variety of transaction structures including acquisitions, buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital. Our transaction experience has resulted in active working relationships with numerous third party due diligence providers, ensuring a smooth and efficient transaction process for management and the Company. We are value-add, long-term, patient investors who are committed to excellence in everything we do. Geography • Nationwide Industries • Business services • Healthcare • Value-add distribution • Retail & consumer • Manufacturing • Other basic industries Use of Proceeds • Acquisitions • Leveraged buyouts • Recapitalizations • Growth • Management buyouts • Minority recapitalizations Investment Size • $3,000,000 - $30,000,000 • Co-investments for larger amounts Company Characteristics • Revenue up to $100,000,000 • Strong market dynamics • EBITDA from $2,000,000 to $20,000,000 • Sustainable positive cash flow • Experienced and committed management • Proven business strategy Investment Types • Subordinated debt • Unitranche • Equity (majority or minority)

We invite everyone to visit us at our Duplin Winery locations in Rose Hill, NC and North Myrtle Beach, SC to experience a taste of our sweet Muscadine wine! Duplin Winery is the oldest and largest winery in the south. When you walk in the door you will be greeted by a staff well versed in southern hospitality. We welcome each arrival like long lost family. Whether you visit in Rose Hill, NC or see us in our North Myrtle Beach, SC location, you will be provided with a fun filled Duplin experience for all those willing to embark on the total Duplin adventure. Call 1-800-774-9634 for more information about tastings, tours, hours and events.

A diverse company devoted to thoughtful growth and the economic well-being of our mountain home, Biltmore Farms, LLC has been a community leader in Western North Carolina for over a century. Founded by George W. Vanderbilt in 1897, today, Biltmore Farms, LLC continues his legacy of quality across all the company’s divisions: Biltmore Farms Commercial, Biltmore Farms Communities, Biltmore Farms Homes, and Biltmore Farms Hotels. Biltmore Farms has evolved from the region’s largest independent dairy operation to a preeminent community development firm. Today, Biltmore Farms continues its reputation of regional leadership through forward-thinking accomplishments such as the creation of Biltmore Park Town Square, the largest and most diverse mixed-use urban village in Asheville. Our company has designed some of the region’s most beautiful and viable master-planned communities. We are committed to preserving the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains through our community involvement and business practices, including the construction of the Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park, the first new construction LEED-certified Hilton hotel in the country, featuring a large-scale rooftop solar water heating system. In addition, Biltmore Farms’ portfolio of nationally award-winning hotels carries on the Vanderbilt tradition of gracious hospitality.

NCHA is a united voice for hospitals, health systems and care providers to ensure they can offer high quality, lower-cost care to all.

Cavanaugh is a firm that truly lives our mission of cultivating stewardship of our earthly resources through innovation. More specifically, we serve private and public organizations, such as industry and utilities, to improve the efficiency in utilization of resources such as water as well as the nutrients and carbon associated with organic wastes. Our efforts provide increased revenues, reduced operating expenses, and improved environmental sustainability. The return to our customers for their investment in our services is improved stewardship of their financial, human, and natural resources. Our Water Stewardship clients typically are concerned over the growing scarcity of water and the added costs/obstacles to their business associated with water scarcity, or simply frustrated that they are unable to attain their water efficiency goals within their expectations of timeframe or budget. We have helped hundreds of utilities implement strategies to reduce water loss, finding millions of dollars in lost revenue. Our water efficiency experts go well beyond just identifying problem areas, in that we train utility system operators and mangers in ways to continually improve their operations and make more informed management decisions that provide them with economic returns for many years to come. Our Bioenergy clients often find themselves frustrated that they are unable to fully capitalize on the energy value of the organic materials - often organic wastes - that they are managing, or are afraid that they are making poorer investments in managing these wastes that will yield missed revenues or increased costs. We develop programs and solutions that help our clients get the most value from their organic resource management systems, providing for maximum return on investment in Bioenergy Development Systems. For more information: Visit us at www.cavanaughsolutions.com

Shenandoah Growers, Inc. and the That's Tasty brand are changing the game and reinventing the way food is grown. We are not only the leaders in the fresh herb category, but we are daring to reinvent how other food categories are grown, and transported, too. We are the largest indoor vertical growers and pioneers of a network of indoor bioponic grow systems that are allowing consumers to get local produce --even in environments with extreme weather. That means we provide a 365-day supply of fresh, organic herbs to grocery stores, so millions of consumers can now eat locally all year. Every That's Tasty product that we put on the shelves is healthy, delicious and aimed at making the world a lot more flavorful!

REI Automation, Inc. specializes in designing and building custom industrial equipment, including assembly lines, robotic cells and special-purpose machines. Our consistent goal is to build elegant, robust systems that provide unmatched value for our customers. Our reputation in the industry is one of innovation and teamwork. Our customers are experts in their products and processes; REI’s employees bring our vast experience with industrial automation and design creativity to the table. REI is proud of its in-house staff of highly experienced engineers and technicians who enjoy this creative collaboration to develop great machine systems. REI has integrated systems for the automotive, medical, nuclear, heavy vehicle, communications, energy, and consumer goods markets. Utilizing cutting edge technology, REI can provide solutions for the applications our customers demand. REI has a broad range of experience integrating industrial robots, vision systems, laser markers, servomotor motion, leak testing, torque drivers, welding, and other technologies required to produce our customers’ products.

RTP Federal Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative that has been serving its membership since 1968. With a friendly, experienced staff, we offer our members a complete range of convenient, low-cost financial services, personalized to meet their individual needs and goals.

CAROLINAS COTTON GROWERS COOPERATIVE is a company based out of 209 Oberlin Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.

Keeping You Absolutely Safe Since 1989 Since 1989, Absolute Fire Protection, Inc. has been installing, inspecting and maintaining fire sprinkler systems for residents and business owners throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The installation of a fire sprinkler system is the most effective way to fight medium to large sized fires. Our team provides a full line of fire sprinkler services; from design and inspections to testing and maintenance, we do it all! At Absolute Fire Protection, all of our installations, inspections, and repairs are completed by trained and knowledgeable sprinkler system technicians. We never use subcontractors, allowing us to have full control over the quality of work our clients receive. It is our goal to provide every client with the quality of work they deserve, as well as outstanding customer service.