Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our facilities in the Greenville and Columbia surrounding markets are dedicated to improving the health of all South Carolinians through improved clinical quality, access to care and patient experience, while also addressing the rising cost of health care. Our Purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, we create products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for customers and communities. Our commitment to driving change for more sustainable outcomes is at the core of everything we do. Our innovative capabilities can help you solve challenges. Our extensive portfolio includes thousands of patents varying in a diverse range of applications across industries including textile, specialty chemical, flooring and healthcare businesses. We know that the best ideas are born by empowering the brightest people. That’s why we give our teams the tools they need to imagine world-changing solutions and then realize their vision. We focus on insights and innovation to develop everything from new molecules to new products that protect first responders, help wounds heal faster, protect our food, and make environments healthier. At Milliken, we make products that make people’s lives better. At Milliken, we foster a culture of integrity and excellence, encouraging our talented team of curious minds to push boundaries and uncover new possibilities. Together we strive to positively impact the world around us for generations to come. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at www.milliken.com or find us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

CaroMont Health is a regional health system that provides innovative medical and wellness services. Our vast network of physician practices, urgent care, hospice and emergency facilities is anchored by CaroMont Regional Medical Center—a 476-bed, not-for-profit hospital. This nationally-recognized acute care hospital was first established in 1946. Many years and expansions later, our mission remains focused on caring for the people and communities we serve. As a leading healthcare provider, we are equipped with some of the region’s most skilled doctors and most advanced medical technology.

Furman University ranks as one of the nation’s finest liberal arts colleges, providing students with a well-rounded, rigorous academic setting that prepares them for postgraduate lives in higher education and a diverse spectrum of professions. Our campus offers numerous opportunities for undergraduate research, internships, leadership development, and global experiences. Even with a student body of over 2,500 undergraduate students, the university maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1. Furman rests at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains and boasts acclaimed natural beauty, with over 750 acres of woodland and a large lake overlooked by the famous Bell Tower.

Who Is Alex Lee "If your customers are successful and your suppliers are successful, then you will be successful."​ This was the philosophy of our founder, Moses George, and later his two sons, Alex and Lee, when they purchased Merchants Produce Company in 1931. This philosophy has stood the test of time for four generations, as the company has continued to grow and evolve into one of the largest food retail and wholesale distribution companies in the South-Eastern United States. All without losing its homegrown roots or its focus on customers, employees and our community. 85 years later, Alex Lee, Inc. works as a unifying force, guiding and supporting its two operating companies - Merchants Distributors, LLC (MDI), a wholesale grocery distributor operating in 12 different states with more than 1500 employees; and Lowes Foods, LLC, a grocery retailer with over 100 stores and 10,000 hosts. Why do our customers believe in us? Because we never take them for granted. We work harder and smarter in order to always matter, to stay relevant, and to make a real difference. A testament to our superior service is how we've helped thousands of independent supermarkets stand up and win against national chains and discount retailers. Making a real difference is something that matters to our people. It's what keeps them here for the long term and gives them reason and purpose that extends beyond the norm. Our employees would also say that being part of a privately-held, family-owned business stands in stark contrast to many other companies. We have the freedom to think bigger and reach higher, without the bureaucracy of red tape getting in the way. We also benefit from the inheritance of a value system that has guided our founders, and the generations following them, on their journey forward. What's more, our culture is one that upholds continuity vs short-term results, and balanced with a passion for embracing the new, innovative and yet-to-be-thought-of.

MANN+HUMMEL is a leading global company in filtration technology. Under its two business units Transportation and Life Sciences & Environment, the Ludwigsburg-based Group (Germany) develops intelligent filtration and separation solutions that enable cleaner mobility, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner industry. Thus, the company makes an important contribution to a clean earth and the sustainable use of limited resources. In 2022, over 22,000 employees at more than 80 locations generated a turnover of EUR 4.8 billion. The portfolio comprises fuel, oil and air filters for combustion engines and industrial applications, filtration solutions for electric and hydrogen powered vehicles, simulation technologies and filter media, as well as membrane technologies for municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment and use in sensitive process applications such as food production or biotechnology. Furthermore, the family-owned company, founded in 1941, offers air and molecular filtration technologies for vehicle interiors, building filtration, as well as industrial applications and cleanrooms. You can find further information on MANN+HUMMEL at https://www.mann-hummel.com/ Imprint: MANN+HUMMEL Intern. GmbH & Co. KG Schwieberdinger Straße 126, 71636 Ludwigsburg Tel. +49 (7141) 98-0 Fax +49 (7141) 98-2545 E-Mail: [email protected] Board of Management: Kurk Wilks (CEO) and Emese Weissenbacher Commercial Register: Stuttgart HRA 730217 VAT registration number: DE296682199 Responsible according to § 55 para 2 RStV: Gudmund Semb, MANN+HUMMEL Schwieberdinger Straße 126, 71636 Ludwigsburg Data Protection: www.mann-hummel.com/dataprotection

DRIVING THE WORLD! SEW-EURODRIVE is a world-wide leader in power transmission products and services. As one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors, gear units, gearmotors, electronics and matching automation technology, SEW-EURODRIVE has become the go-to name for drive performance and reliability. Since introducing the gearmotor in 1931, we have been bringing the best in drive technology to our customers around the globe. That commitment has led to a history of innovations — the first variable speed gearmotor, early development of electronic drives, some of the first successful efforts to decentralize control, and the first motor with energy-efficient copper rotors. Expanding to the U.S. led to the opening of our assembly center in Troy, Ohio, in 1975. Within a few short years, SEW was operating four additional regional assembly centers across the U.S. — in Bridgeport, NJ; Dallas, TX; Hayward, CA, and Lyman, SC. Today, we provide expert application assistance and products from our five regional assembly centers, more than 60 technical sales offices, and a nationwide distributor network. World-wide, SEW-EURODRIVE employs more than 18,000 people and has presence in 53 countries. In addition, we have 15 manufacturing production facilities and 79 Drive Technology Centers supporting customers with a global portfolio of power transmission products and services. This network of locations allows us to think globally but service locally.

MANN+HUMMEL is a leading global company in filtration technology. Under its two business units Transportation and Life Sciences & Environment, the Ludwigsburg-based Group (Germany) develops intelligent filtration and separation solutions that enable cleaner mobility, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner industry. Thus, the company makes an important contribution to a clean earth and the sustainable use of limited resources. In 2022, over 22,000 employees at more than 80 locations generated a turnover of EUR 4.8 billion. The portfolio comprises fuel, oil and air filters for combustion engines and industrial applications, filtration solutions for electric and hydrogen powered vehicles, simulation technologies and filter media, as well as membrane technologies for municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment and use in sensitive process applications such as food production or biotechnology. Furthermore, the family-owned company, founded in 1941, offers air and molecular filtration technologies for vehicle interiors, building filtration, as well as industrial applications and cleanrooms. You can find further information on MANN+HUMMEL at https://www.mann-hummel.com/ Imprint: MANN+HUMMEL Intern. GmbH & Co. KG Schwieberdinger Straße 126, 71636 Ludwigsburg Tel. +49 (7141) 98-0 Fax +49 (7141) 98-2545 E-Mail: [email protected] Board of Management: Kurk Wilks (CEO) and Emese Weissenbacher Commercial Register: Stuttgart HRA 730217 VAT registration number: DE296682199 Responsible according to § 55 para 2 RStV: Gudmund Semb, MANN+HUMMEL Schwieberdinger Straße 126, 71636 Ludwigsburg Data Protection: www.mann-hummel.com/dataprotection

The leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud and accelerating growth for partners across hardware, software, connectivity and cloud. #ScanSource Our partners include value-added resellers (VARs), sales partners or agents, independent sales organizations (ISOs), and independent software vendors (ISVs). We are proud of the relationships we build with our partners, and we strengthen these bonds through transparency that leads to immense trust. Since the very beginning, we have concentrated on being the best-possible, technology provider for our partners. One that builds on that foundation of relationships, goes the extra mile, and isn’t afraid to take a leap into an evolving – sometimes unknown – future. As the channel has evolved, so have we to better serve our partners. We continue to grow our offerings, investing in the key assets and capabilities that have expanded our routes to market, launched us into new technology segments, and developed our professional services capabilities, all while continuing to deliver the solutions our partners needs to be successful. Our goal? Empowering our partners by giving them more to sell. And helping them grow their businesses and strengthen relationships with their customers. Because the global marketplace is more customer-centric than ever before. And so are we.

Since 1963, Ingles Markets, Inc. has been Western North Carolina's leading local supermarket. Ingles is a publicly held, locally owned company with over 200 retail locations operating in 6 southeastern states including Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, and the Carolinas. Mr. Ingle’s commitment to our associates, customers, and communities has been our guiding motivation. Our dedicated workforce has risen to the challenge of meeting our goals, today, and as we proceed into the future. Our company standard couples old-fashioned values with progressive vision.

Founded in 1984, AFL is an international manufacturer providing end-to-end solutions to the energy, service provider, enterprise and industrial markets as well as several emerging markets. Our products are in use in over 130 countries and include fiber optic cable and hardware, transmission and substation accessories, outside plant equipment, connectivity, test and inspection equipment, fusion splicers and training. AFL also offers a wide variety of services supporting data center, enterprise, wireless and outside plant applications. Headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, AFL has operations in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujikura, Ltd. Of Japan.

APELLA HEALTH MANAGEMENT INC is a nonprofit organization management company based out of 101 E WOOD ST, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States.