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Blue Chip Venture Co. (Blue Chip Venture) is a venture capital firm founded in 1990 by Jack H. Wyant. The firm is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

CIBC Bank USA (Investment Management) (CIBC US) is the investment management division of CIBC Bank USA, a commercial bank headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1991 and is a subsidiary of CIBC Bancorp USA, Inc., which is owned by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSE: CM) in Canada. CIBC US provides tailored commercial, wealth management, personal, and small business financial solutions as well as cross-border banking services to clients with North American operations.

Woodland Venture Management LLC (Woodland Venture) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by David C. Wilhelm. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

BestTransport.com, Inc. supplies web-based transportation execution software to a host of high volume shippers. Its transportation management systems, cloud-based solutions and logistics services help businesses unlock their logistics. The firm’s solutions provide shippers instant communication with carriers, unmatched visibility into shipment activity, and streamlined access into shipment scheduling. The company was founded in 1999 by J. Vincent Ciroli Jr. and D. Richard Frio and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund is a closed investment fund. It engages in seeking capital appreciation through investing in investment funds managed by third party investment managers who employ a return investment strategies in pursuit of attractive risk-adjusted returns consistent with the preservation of capital. The company was founded on May 12, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Opus Capital Group LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are a subsidiary of Opus Capital Management, Inc., established in March 1996; and is the predecessor to Opus Capital Group, LLC which was founded in May 2006 by Jakki Haussler and Leonard Haussler. They conduct their business under the name Opus Capital Management. The firm provides investment advisory services to individuals and high net-worth individuals, public and corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, and corporations.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund Ii P is a non-diversified, closed-end management company, which engages in investing in hedge funds, which are managed by a select group of alternative investment managers. The company was founded on May 1, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Alternative Investment Partners Absolute Return Fund STS is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company, which invests substantially all its assets in private investment funds, commonly referred to as hedge funds that are managed by a select group of alternative managers. The company was founded on October 31, 2005 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Morgan Stanley European Equity Fund, Inc. is a diversified open management investment company. Its primary objective is to seek a high level of current income. It also has a secondary investment objective of long-term capital appreciation. The company was founded on February 13, 1990 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. The organization has approximately 270,000 members in more than 14,200 clubs across 148 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders. The American company is headquartered in an undisclosed location.

Cleveland Research Co. (CRC) is an investment research firm headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm was founded in 2006 by Eric Bosshard and Chris Byke. They are a subsidiary of Cleveland Research Management Co. LLC. CRC offers high-quality equity and market research for institutional clients. They provide insight and detailed analysis into the largest companies and sectors across five primary industries: Technology, Consumer, Healthcare, Agricultural and Industrial.

Adena ventures LP, an SBIC fund, invests in US based companies primarily in Appalachia with strong management teams, high growth potential and defensible market positions. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of biotechnology, life sciences, energy technology, e-learning, information technology, manufacturing, high-end food production and processing industries. It provides financing for early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging from $0.2 to $2million. It also takes seat on board of directors and makes co-investments.

Capvest Venture Fund LP, an SBIC fund, invests in companies located in the US, primarily in Ohio, Wisconsin and the Mid-West. The fund focuses on companies with revenues of over $5 million, gross margin of at least 45%, profit before tax of at least 12%, EBITDA of at least 15% and positive cash flow. It targets companies operating in the fields of niche manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, business services and enabling technology. It provides financing for recapitalizations, MBOs, leveraged acquisitions, growth and expansion capital requirements. It makes non-control and minority growth financings.

SecureMethods, Inc. designs, implements and deploys secure network applications for commercial and government clients. It provides computer security and technical expertise to clients through consulting services and security products. The company was founded in 1999 by Paul C. Clark and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

Northern Kentucky University Foundation, Inc. engages in the management of privately donated gifts to support educational services. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Highland Heights, KY.

White Wolf Capital LLC (White wolf) is a private equity firm founded in 2011 by Elie Azar. The firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

The Cincinnati Women's Executive Forum, also known as mycwef, is an organization that aims to connect top women executives and welcome new executive women to the region. The non-profit company is based in Cincinnati, OH. The organization is based on a few high impact, low effort gatherings each year, and minimal time commitment from most members. CWEF is governed by a volunteer board of directors with an executive committee and committee chairs.

AIP Alternative Lending Fund A operates as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek to provide total return with an emphasis on current income. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in alternative lending securities, either directly or through one or more wholly-owned and controlled subsidiaries formed by the Fund. It invests primarily in whole loans, but also may invest, to a lesser extent, in other types of alternative lending securities, which include: shares, certificates, notes or other securities, equity or debt securities and derivative instruments. The company was founded on June 14, 2017 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

Opus Capital Management, Inc. engages as a evidenced-based investment advisory firm. It offers financial planning services for individuals, families, and foundations. The company was founded by Jakki L. Haussler on 1996 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.