Heartland Health & Wellness Fund is 39,000 members strong, comprised of plan participants in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Wisconsin represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). The fund offers quality health benefits and eligibility information to its plan participants and their families. As part of the health community working to administer quality benefits for plan participants and their families, Heartland is committed to member satisfaction.The fund aims to improve the health of its participants by providing the best quality of resources that promote wellness and leading a healthy life through its Total Health wellness program. Heartland Health & Wellness Fund is governed by a board of trustees made up of UFCW leaders and employer executives who represent the companies who receive health insurance from the Fund. The Fund employs more than 40 well-trained and experienced staff members to provide health benefit solutions. The staff team serves its membership by answering concerns regarding claims, eligibility, enrollment, sick pay, pension, appeals, wellness resources and general benefits information. Staff team members are committed to providing efficient, responsive, accurate and friendly service to serve all of its constituencies including plan participants and their dependents, local unions, employers and service providers. For more information about Heartland Health & Wellness Fund please call 800.433.1204 or email [email protected].

The 1.3 million members of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union in the U.S. and Canada work in a wide range of industries from meat packing plants, grocery stores, retail stores and a number of other industries. Together, we're fighting for a better future for all workers. Mission: To provide a voice for workers on the job. To fight injustice and exploitation by employers. To secure living wages and good benefits for workers and their families. To create jobs that can be a career and put workers on the path to reaching the American dream.

We actively seek short to medium term unregulated bridge financing opportunities that meet our investment parameters. Alongside our network of co-investors and partners all our loans are fully asset backed and secured with 1st or 2nd charges. Our strengths lies in our ability to make quick decisions and act on them often with complex situations that many traditional lenders avoid.

The Ohio Hospital Association was established in 1915 and represents 236 hospitals and 14 health systems across Ohio. OHA exists to collaborate with its members to ensure a healthy Ohio, and is governed by a Board of Trustees composed of hospital leaders from all regions of the state.

Dualite is a privately owned company that began in 1947 with four employees. Since that time we've grown to become one of the largest signage and branding identification companies in the world. Headquartered in Williamsburg, OH (east of Cincinnati), our 500,000 square foot manufacturing facility houses the latest in computer aided equipment. With diversified accounts ranging from AC Delco to Zetor North America, Chevron to Dollar General stores, we have the experience to handle any size project. Although we handle hundreds of shipments, site evaluations, installations and maintenance calls every week; Dualite remains committed to providing every customer with the best service in the industry. Our capabilities include: -Formed plastic and flex faced signs -Four color process silk screening -Heat transfer flex face decorations -Channel Letters -LED Gas Pricers -LED Display Systems -Indoor advertising signs and clocks -Merchandising displays and custom POP materials -Wide format digital printing on a wide array of materials -Menuboards -Awnings -Design engineering and prototyping

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Oxer Capital is an SBIC that partners with private equity firms, independent sponsors, family offices, and management teams to provide junior capital to lower middle market companies throughout the United States. Since 2016, Oxer has invested over $435 million across 75+ portfolio companies. We are currently investing out of our third fund, totaling ~$220 million. Oxer seeks to provide flexible, tailored solutions aligned with client needs which may consist of subordinated debt, structured equity, and minority equity stakes. Our typical investment size ranges from $2 – 12 million, although we may lead or participate in larger investments by co-investing with our limited partners or other junior capital providers. Oxer investments support acquisitions, growth financings, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, shareholder liquidity events, management buyouts, and ESOP transactions. Company Characteristics - Revenue $10 – 100 million - EBITDA $1 – 10 million - Sustainable Margins - Stable or Expanding Industry - Competitive Market Position - Experienced & Invested Management Team - Based in U.S. Our investment professionals strive to be diligent, thoughtful, and responsive in evaluating new opportunities. Our collaborative and nimble approach provides speed to close and certainty of execution. We work to cultivate trust and nurture long-term relationships with our investors and investment partners. With over 100 years of collective experience investing in and advising lower middle market companies, we understand the needs and concerns of owners and managers. We have originated over $655 million in investments in over 135 companies across a diverse group of industries. Our networks and experience are shared to benefit our clients and partners.

The Pension Group educated individuals on a variety of topics from income planning, investments, 401K and pension planning to ensure that there are no errors in people's calculations. We are experienced in not only finding pension errors but know how to correct them. Over the years we have found dozens of errors from various employer and plan administrators. Neither Michael Martinez nor The Pension Group has any affiliation with any company and/or with American Honda Motor Co, Inc or its affiliates.

Meridian Insurance provides attentive customer service to clients in several different locations. Established in 2008, our agency focuses on catering to customer needs, which is why you’ll find someone in our offices until 5:00 every weeknight. We also work with a variety of different insurance carriers in order to provide the best, most affordable insurance to as many customers as possible. Many people stick with overpriced insurance policies because they don’t want to take on the hassle of researching insurance options. Others don’t have time to meet with an agent during business hours. Meridian helps customers by putting you first. Our experienced agents work with multiple insurance carriers and are happy to do the research for you. Additionally, we provided extended office hours in order to accommodate your busy schedule.

Community Capital Development Corporation is a team of economic development experts that assist businesses with acquisition of Small Business Association (SBA) loan programs, as well as other local and state loan programs.

The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County (AHT), established in 2001, is an independent, non-profit lender that works with the private, non-profit and public sectors to develop affordable housing opportunities within the City of Columbus and Franklin County. In February 2016, AHT became a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). AHT provides loans for affordable multifamily rental developments by leveraging other sources of private and public lending and investment. Eligible uses for AHT loan proceeds include new construction, acquisition, rehabilitation and permanent financing that are otherwise unavailable through the traditional lending market. OUR MULTIFACETED MISSION IS TO: Facilitate and invest in developments designed to: ➢ Create and preserve affordable homeownership and rental housing ➢ Strengthen and stabilize neighborhoods ➢ Support working households, seniors and special needs populations