John Carnes

St. Elizabeth Healthcare engages in the ownership and operation of hospitals. It specializes in business health services, heart and vascular care, cancer care, hospice, women's wellness, and The Family Birth Place. The company was founded by Henrietta Cleveland in 1861 and is headquartered in Edgewood, KY.

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.

Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. (Johnson) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm was founded by Timothy Johnson in 1965. Johnson offers investment advisory services to individuals, investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business or governmental entities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is an organization that promotes and supports the development of strong businesses and a vibrant economy in the northern region. The Chamber is based in Fort Mitchell, KY. The non-profit company offers a variety of programs and services to their members, including networking opportunities, professional development, and advocacy. The Chamber is committed to facilitating first-rate programming so that the region's leaders can come together. The company also has a mission to help their members navigate regulatory challenges and provide advice.

Lucas Manufacturing Co., Inc. manufactures industrial machinery and equipment. The firm offers CNC milling, turning, quality control and facility listing services. It products include sub panels, switches, fuse panels and reset breakers. The company was founded by John M. Lucas and Edward Holt on January 13, 1992 and is headquartered in Millis, MA.

Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corp. is a non-profit organization that provides education loans with low rates and no fees to students and parents. The company is ultimately controlled by the State of Kentucky and is based in Louisville, KY. Carl Rollins has been the CEO of the company since 2013. The company offers various repayment options, deferment options, forbearance options, and loan forgiveness and discharge programs.

The Ohio State Bar Association is a professional association for those who have been admitted to the practice of law. The non-profit company is based in Columbus, OH and has subsidiaries in the United States. The association represents nearly 65 percent of law practitioners, including paralegals and student associate members.

Corporex Cos. LLC provides real estate and financial investment services. The firm also builds, purchases, and manages hotels. It acquires, develops, re-develops, manages, and sells hotels, land, mixed-use development, office and industrial, residential, and retail properties; and opens, re-positions, renovates, and re-brands hotels. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Covington, KY.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

The Ohio Society of CPA's operates as an association for Certified Public Accountants.

Paul Hemmer Construction Co. provides real estate and development, design and construction as well as building care services. It offers property management, building maintenance, lawn and landscaping, remodeling and other property services. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Fort Mitchell, KY.

ENGAGE Talent LLC offers the first total talent intelligence platform for companies that recognize the impact of people on business performance. It serves in the industries, including insurance, healthcare, technology and engineering. The company was founded by Joseph Hanna in 2015 and is headquartered in Charleston, SC.

Fooji, Inc. offers online services that allow ordering food with emojis. The company was founded by Gregg A. Morton and Erik Zamudio in May 2015 and is headquartered in Lexington, KY.

Fondaco SGR SpA (Fondaco) is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Turin, Italy. Founded in 2002, Fondaco offers a wide range of investment funds and products and services tailored specifically to meet the needs of institutional investors.

Tealbook, Inc. engages in knowledge management platform. It contains up-to-date, credible supplier information so teams can instantly identify the suppliers for each specific need and collaborate with stakeholders on supplier information and searches. The company was founded by Stephany Lapierre in 2014 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

StoryTap, Inc. engages in the technology related business. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Winston Privacy, Inc. offers a plug-and-play privacy device that protects all devices in the home from mass surveillance. It protects computer, tablet, phone, and all smart devices from hackers. The company was founded by Richard Stokes and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Folio Photonics Inc. engages in the design and development of optical data storage disc with two terabyte scale capacity. Its technology is based on a multi-layer disc produced by polymer co-extrusion, a manufacturing method used primarily for food packaging. The company was founded by Kenneth D. Singer in 2012 and is headquartered in Solon, OH.

Refinery Management LLC (Refinery Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. The firm is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Bitewell, Inc. is a healthy food marketplace that was founded in 2020. The company is based in Chicago, IL. The company works directly with employers to provide food health benefits, reducing insurance premiums and improving health for users. Bitewell's platform utilizes food experts to make healthy eating simpler and smarter by applying a customized food health score to the foods users are eating. The company's digital food farmacy is a food-as-medicine care-extender platform that offers personalized, condition-based support that aligns with recommendations and advice. Bitewell's food-as-medicine marketplace makes the healthy choice, the easy choice - at mealtime and beyond. The company was founded by Samantha Citro Alexander and Chris Fanucchi. Chris Fanucchi has been the CEO since incorporation.

Cintrifuse Fund Management LLC (Cintrifuse Fund) is a venture capital subsidiary of Cintrifuse founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.