The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) is the official organization of Wisconsin’s 22 private, nonprofit colleges and universities. WAICU is dedicated to expanding educational opportunity for students and is nationally recognized for its innovative programming to control college costs and for its partnerships with employers to provide skilled graduates. Membership is limited to accredited, nonprofit, four-year baccalaureate and graduate institutions. The presidents of these institutions lead WAICU as its board of directors. Alverno College, Bellin College, Beloit College, Cardinal Stritch University, Carroll University, Carthage College, Concordia University Wisconsin, Edgewood College, Herzing University, Lakeland University, Lawrence University, Marian University, Marquette University, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mount Mary University, Nashotah House, Northland College, Ripon College, St. Norbert College, Viterbo University, Wisconsin Lutheran College WAICU: Wisconsin’s private colleges working together to advance educational opportunity. Visit: www.waicu.org www.wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org

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The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is the state’s largest general farm organization representing farms of all sizes, commodities and management styles. Voting Farm Bureau members (farmers) annually set the policy the organization follows, and are involved in local, state and national affairs making it a true grassroots organization. Members belong to one of 61 county Farm Bureaus, all run by a board of directors made up of people working in production agriculture. Members join for various reasons: to support legislative and public relations efforts, to qualify for member benefits and to support Wisconsin’s farm families.

Madison Anesthesiology Consultants, LLP also known as MAC, is a group of 25 physicians who practice anesthesiology exclusively at UnityPoint Health - Meriter in Madison, Wisconsin.

Ritchie Implement Inc. is a company based out of United States.

Badger Custom Pallet is a consumer goods company based out of 1100 Maple Ave, Columbus, Wisconsin, United States.

WHO WE ARE • The professional staff at The Employer Group (TEG) has been creatively solving payroll, human resources, and benefits administration challenges for our clients for more than 25 years. • We provide customized services to fit each of our client’s business needs to ensure they receive a healthy return on their investment in our services. • Our clients consider us an integral part of their team, and we take that trust seriously; we're always there to offer value-added solutions and ensure your people receive top-notch service. • We integrate years of experience in HR best practices with the latest in HR information systems and integrated payroll and benefits administration. • We use a transparent pricing system so that you won’t be surprised by your invoice. With us, what you see is what you get. • We’re proud to be a member of the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO). • Each of us is committed to supporting our local community through TEG’s giving back efforts. OUR SOLUTION • By teaming up with The Employer Group to manage risk, employment concerns, and administrative costs, you’ll be in capable hands - allowing you to focus on why you started your business in the first place: growing it to its full potential. • The businesses we work with are responsible for onsite management, while TEG (as the Professional Employer Organization or PEO) is the employer of record, and is responsible for most human resources activities. • TEG handles the administrative complexities of employment, so you can focus on growing your business.

The Beekman Group is a leading private equity firm dedicated to partnering with management teams to grow companies into market leading businesses. Beekman manages approximately $1 billion of capital and has access to additional capital through strategic co-investment relationships. The Beekman team consists of experienced private equity professionals, as well as a select group of Industry Operating Advisors who are leading executives in our targeted industry segments. Our Industry Advisor approach to investing is the cornerstone of our investment strategy – bringing financial and operational resources to lower middle market companies in order to accelerate growth and create value for all shareholders. We focus on lower middle market investments in service-related sectors including healthcare services, consumer services, and business services. We partner with management teams who desire to be significant owners and create meaningful value by accelerating organic and acquisition growth initiatives. We employ a unique approach to implementing a value creation roadmap for each investment, as demonstrated by our proven track record of success, extensive experience, and 25-year reputation.

Luedtke Storm Mackey Chiro is a health, wellness and fitness company based out of 700 Highway 69 S, New Glarus, Wisconsin, United States.

Quality Machining Inc. is a machinery company based out of United States.

L & L FOODS, INC. is a food & beverages company based out of 315 INVESTMENT COURT, VERONA, Wisconsin, United States.