Providence Equity Partners is a specialist private equity investment firm focused on growth-oriented media, communications, education, and technology companies across North America and Europe. Providence combines its partnership approach to investing with deep industry expertise to seek to help management teams build exceptional businesses and generate superior returns. Since its founding in 1989, Providence has invested over $36 billion across more than 175 private equity portfolio companies as of December 2023. With its headquarters in Providence, RI, the firm also has offices in New York, London, Boston and Atlanta.

935 Jefferson Blvd. | Suite 2000 Warwick, RI 02886 401-732-4800 Independence Financial Partners has been helping individuals, families, and businesses for over 100 years. While many aspects of our business have transformed during this time, our core mission remains the same: We strive to help clients grow and protect their investments and businesses through genuine partnership and deep expertise. PLEASE NOTE: The information being provided is strictly as a courtesy. When you link to any of the web sites provided here, you are leaving this web site. We make no representation as to the completeness or accuracy of information provided at these web sites. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. (RAA), member FINRA/SIPC. RAA is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of RAA.

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest meeting and event industry association worldwide. Founded in 1972, MPI provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. MPI has a global community of 60,000 meeting and event professionals including 15,000 engaged members. It has nearly 70 chapters and clubs, with members in more than 70 countries worldwide.