Eastern Radiologists, Inc. (ERI) has been a trusted medical resource in eastern North Carolina for over 65 years. Every day, physicians, hospitals and patients rely on us to perform and interpret radiological procedures with speed, unwavering accuracy and uncommon insight. Eastern Radiologists has established a network of outpatient, hospital and affiliate sites to serve the geographically widespread, diverse population of eastern North Carolina. This network provides local access to a wide range of radiologic services interpreted by board-certified subspecialists—who have been trained at some of the country’s most prestigious institutions. Our skill and experience in imaging and intervention has made ERI a trusted resource in the communities we serve and beyond. Subspecialties include Body Imaging, Cardiothoracic Imaging, General/Diagnostic, Musculoskeletal Imaging, Neuroradiology, Nuclear Medicine, Pediatric Studies, Vascular/Interventional, and Women's Imaging. Whether performing preventive examinations or bringing clarity to a complex diagnosis, every day we demonstrate our dedication to the practice of medicine and to those who place their trust in us.

Physicians East, PA is eastern North Carolina’s largest private medical-surgical multi-specialty health care practice with over ninety providers caring for patients in Greenville, Farmville, Winterville, Grifton, Kinston and Beulaville. Physicians East offers Primary Care services at six of their ten locations. Sub-specialists include cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gynecology, gynecologic oncology, gastroenterology, hematology, infectious disease, oncology, obstetrics, pulmonary care, rheumatology, sleep medicine, colorectal and general surgery. Physicians East operates its own AAAHC (Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care, Inc.) surgical endoscopy center, a Sleep Center, a Surgical Weight Loss Center, a fully-staffed Urgent Care Center with on-site x-ray and laboratory services for walk-in and after hours care, and provides outreach services in nearby community hospitals. Since 1965, Physicians East’s physicians and staff have worked together to build a reputation of excellence in individualized, comprehensive, patient-focused health care. Through its dedicated and committed staff, Physicians East sets the benchmark for providing the highest quality and most innovative medical care available.

Tobacco Rag Processors, Inc. is a versatile supplier of products and services to tobacco product manufacturers and tobacco dealers. Headquartered in the heart of the U.S. tobacco region in Eastern North Carolina, TRP is an employee-owned company that has a substantial presence in the global tobacco industry.

Mount Olive Pickle Company, Inc. was formally organized on January 2, 1926. Few companies can boast a 90-year history. But for the 13 shareholders present in S.L. Warren’s office that January day, the meeting was an inauspicious convergence of business and civic enterprise. They founded a pickle company to create a market for local farmers, believing its success would benefit the local economy. Little could those original shareholders envision the fruits of their endeavor 90 years later. Mt. Olive Pickle today carries the name of its hometown to all 50 states, and in 2017 Mt. Olive is the best selling brand of pickles, peppers and relishes in US grocery stores. Even as it has worked to achieve its position as the leading national brand, it has remained true to its original proposition. For nine decades Mt. Olive Pickle has served as a mainstay in the economic well-being of its community. It has done so by focusing on the ultimate goals that are closer to home: to produce an excellent product, to provide a fair return for its shareholders, to be a progressive, compassionate employer, and to remain a valued corporate citizen in the community.

Wayne Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit community hospital governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees, whose members live and work in the area. The Hospital has 98 acute-care beds with an additional 14 beds dedicated to inpatient rehabilitation, a partnership with the renowned Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network. The Hospital serves patients in Northeastern Pennsylvania (Wayne and Pike Counties) and Sullivan County, New York. OUR MISSION: Wayne Memorial Hospital provides quality healing and comfort to those in need guided by compassion, advocacy, respect, excellence and service. For more information and to apply to Wayne Memorial Hospital visit www.wmh.org

Engaging technology and best practices to give our clients an exceptional construction experience… At Barnhill, we are builders at heart. Our company offers commercial building, site infrastructure, transportation and asphalt services throughout the Southeast and is consistently ranked among ENR’s Top Contractors in the US. With more than 70% of our business coming from repeat clients, our success is built on the vision of the man – Robert E. Barnhill, Sr. – whose name we proudly bear. His passion for people and his firm belief in the Golden Rule – treating others as you want to be treated – still drive us today. Values We are firm, flexible and honest and do the right thing, every single time. We empower our leaders in the field to be decision makers. We are easy to work with – a core philosophy that is both intentional and deliberate. One that requires discipline. Grit. All of these qualities, along with our founder’s vision, have helped grow Barnhill into one of the Southeast’s leading contractors. Leadership Today, the company is led by Rob Barnhill who represents the third generation of management. He continues both his grandfather and his father’s vision of the business, leading the company to even greater levels of success. Bob Barnhill continues to direct the company in his role as chairman of the board and chief executive officer. Together, Rob and Bob have a clear vision for the future and the qualities that shaped the company. Community Investment Our mission is to make a positive impact in our communities by supporting organizations and causes that are important to our business, communities and employees. Each year we set aside time and money to make investments that have a positive impact. We care about being good citizens. Giving back to our communities is consistent with our foundation, supports our employees and is good for business. What we get back far exceeds our contributions.

S.T. Wooten is a trusted partner and family-owned business, working with notable brands across central and eastern North Carolina for 70 years. Specializing in heavy highway, design-build, materials and commercial site work, S.T. Wooten is dedicated to delivering results with high safety levels and ongoing innovation. With more than 1,000 employees, it’s the company’s people who deliver on its promise of results.

UNC Health Lenoir is a community hospital located in Kinston, NC. Licensed for 199 beds, patients find a wide range of services are available such as Cardiology, Neurology, Urology, Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, radiation oncology, and rehabilitation. UNC Health Lenoir is one of Lenoir County’s largest employers, with over 880 individuals in over 250 different types of jobs.

Headquartered in Rocky Mount, N.C., Boddie-Noell Enterprises Inc. (BNE) is a diversified, family-owned company with interests in a variety of restaurant and land-development projects. In some ways BNE hasn’t changed since the day it started business back in 1962. As we approach our 50th anniversary, our values and commitment to family are just as strong and evident today as they were back then. But in other ways, we have changed. Today we employ more than 12,500 people and are considered one of the nation’s largest privately held restaurant companies. A prominent restaurant trade publication* ranked us among the 70 largest restaurant companies in the U.S., quite an achievement considering our humble beginnings. But the answer we give most often, when people ask us who we are, is this: We’re a family. We’re a group of people who enjoy working together. We love helping each other grow and seeing each other succeed. That’s BNE.

OUR HISTORY Southern Bank and Trust Company was originally chartered as the Bank of Mount Olive on January 29, 1901. The bank was founded by a group of local businessmen who wanted a locally owned bank based in the community. The Bank officially began operations at 102 S. Center Street, Mount Olive with one employee and $10,000 in total assets. As it continued to slowly grow in the 50's and 60's, management within the bank realized that its name may not be well received in other communities. So in 1967, the name was changed to Southern Bank and Trust Company. Southern has continued to grow organically, as well as through the acquisitions of other financial institutions, through purchases of individual branches from other institutions, and through the establishment of de novo branches. The bank currently has assets of approximately $5 billion and operates approximately 60 locations in North Carolina and Virginia. HOW WE DO BUSINESS • We put safety and stability first. We do this through long-term perspective, sound credit practices and prudent management of our assets. This is how we’ve earned our customers’ trust for more than a century. • We work with integrity, applying the highest professional ethics in all circumstances. We do the right thing. • We build full financial relationships with our customers by gaining an understanding of their needs and goals and applying our knowledge, expertise and resources to provide solutions now and in the long term. • We provide excellent service through accuracy, courtesy, responsiveness and partnership - we do it right. • We hire the best talent in our local markets and value the contributions of each of our employees. • We are good corporate citizens, helping to build the communities we share. WHY WE EXIST Our Vision: To be the bank of preference by delivering a distinctive banking experience and unsurpassed dedication to our customers and communities.

Hillco, Ltd. is a company based out of 1435 US Highway 258 North, Kinston, North Carolina, United States.

Goldsboro Milling Co is a retail company based out of 553 N Beston Rd, La Grange, North Carolina, United States.