Updated 4/29/2015

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Portfolio Companies by Service Industry Business Services…………………………………………………………………. Page 4 Abel Building Systems……………………………………………………….. Page 5 Apex Environmental Services.................................................................

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ATMOS360……………………………………………………………………

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Aunty’s Homemade Food……………………………………………………

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Best Upon Request.................................................................................

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Business Technical Services……………………………………………….

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Che’ International Group…………………………………………………….. Page 11 Diversitech…………………………………………………………………….. Page 12 Environmental & Safety Solutions…………………………………………... Page 13 GT Industrial Supply…………………………………………………………… Page 14 Hightowers Petroleum………………………………………………………… Page 15 HYUR Staffing…………………………………………………………………. Page 16 Kanu Investments Inc…………………………………………………………. Page 17 Muñoz Brandz…………………………………………………………………. Page 18 OCG Telecom………………………………………………………………….. Page 19 PEP…………………………………………………………………………….. Page 20 Quality Associates…………………………………………………………….. Page 21 RCF……………………………………………………………………………… Page 22 Smart IT………………………………………………………………………… Page 23 Trio Enterprises………………………………………………………………… Page 24 World Pac Paper………………………………………………………………. Page 25 XLC Services (d.e. Foxx)……………………………………………………… Page 26

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Construction Services……………………………………………………………. Page 27 Diversified Facility Solutions (DFS)…………………………………………. Page 28 Foxx Construction (d.e. Foxx)……………………………………………….. Page 29 Hi-Mark Construction Group…………………………………………………. Page 30 Jostin Construction……………………………………………………………. Page 31 K-COR………………………………………………………………………….. Page 32 Megen Construction…………………………………………………………… Page 33 Parks OV Electric……………………………………………………………… Page 34 TriVersity Construction Company…………………………………………… Page 35

Professional & Technical Services……………………………………………. Page 36 DNK Architects………………………………………………………………… Page 37 Foxx & Company CPA’s (d.e. Foxx)………………………………………… Page 38 Pathfinder / MPI Consulting………………………………………………….. Page 39 SFA Architects…………………………………………………………………. Page 40 TechSoft Systems……………………………………………………………… Page 41 Vivian Llambi & Associates (VLA)…………………………………………… Page 42

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Business Services

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: President/CEO:

ABEL Building Systems 47 Tech View Dr. Cincinnati OH 45215 (513) 772-0401 (513) 772-2604 Marla Ruffin

Email: Website:

[email protected] www.abelbuildingsystems.com

Business Description: ABEL Building Systems provides Fire Alarm, Surveillance, Intercoms, Security and Surveillance systems. ABEL Building Systems has successfully planned designed, integrated and installed hundreds of security and safety solutions for residential and commercial clients including but not limited to, schools, hospitals, retail stores, churches, warehouse and industrial buildings. Major institutions such as Cincinnati Public Schools, Veterans Hospital, Neyra Properties and Cincinnati State College continue to be served by ABEL’s professionalism resulting in on time on budget projects, increased loss prevention along with excellent life safety systems. ABEL Building Systems also provides inspections, service maintenance and Central station monitoring services.

Geographic Region: Tri-State

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: President / CEO:

Apex Environmental Services, LLC 295 Northland Blvd. Cincinnati OH 45246 (513) 772-2739 (513) 772-4739 Bill Evans

E-mail Address: Website:

[email protected] www.apexservicesllc.com

Business Description: APEX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC offers experience, knowledge and a proven track record in janitorial and facilities services. APEX excels in the development of specific programs tailored to fulfill your immediate needs, as well as building solid business relationships based on trust and confidence. APEX specializes in providing quick response to customer concerns, adherence to deadlines, bolstered by our flexibility, and an uncommon attention to detail. We ensure quality control through close account supervision by onsite managers and random inspections. Apex provides janitorial services, post construction cleaning, green cleaning, commercial carpet cleaning and facilities maintenance.

Geographic Region: Tri-State

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: President/CEO:

PAK/TEEM Acquisition Company, Inc. (dba) ATMOS360, Inc. 1201 Glendale Milford Rd. Cincinnati OHIO 45215 (513) 699-8757 (513) 772-6950 Icy Williams

E-mail Address: Website:

[email protected] www.atmos360.com

Business Description: PAK/TEEM Acquisition Company, Inc. (dba) ATMOS360, Inc. provides a blend of engineering, design and fabrication of equipment to capture, contain, collect and convey dust/aerosols generated from various manufacturing processes. ATMOS360, Inc., started 25 years ago and has been recognized as a dust control technology leader particularly in the area of containment at the source that delivers to its customers innovations and cost competitiveness. Over the years, the company’s engineering, design and custom fabrication business has led into the development of standard product offerings related to our core business strength; Air Systems Solutions. Today, ATMOS360, Inc. is recognized nationally and globally as a dust control technology leader who provides cleaner, safer and healthier processes to industrial, commercial and institutional product markets.

Overhead Oscillating Fan

Slide Gate

Slotted Hood

Reverse Air Cleaned Filter

Vacu Drum Filter

Pre-Separator Filter

Geographic Region: Global

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: President/CEO:

Aunty’s Homemade Food P.O. Box 36561 Cincinnati Ohio 45236 (513) 226-1220 (513) 779-0155 Tennel Bryant

Email: Website:

[email protected] www.auntyshomemadefood.com

Business Description: AUNTY’S HOMEMADE FOOD is a food service provider specializing in premium quality food products ranging from school food service, contract food management, catering, retail products and private label production. Aunty’s prepares over 5000 meals a day throughout the tri-state area. Our commitment to our clients is to offer experience and knowledge in the catering/food service industry. Aunty’s excels in providing excellent food service to our customers, accountability and flexibility to provide great service. Aunty’s not only specializes in top quality food products, but the ability to focus on each customer’s needs by developing/customizing recipes and menus that match their particular needs. We ensure you will receive top quality food products and excellent service.

Geographic Region: Tri-State

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: President / CEO:

Best Upon Request Corporate, Inc. 8170 Corporate Park Dr., Suite #300 Cincinnati OH 45242 (513) 605-7800 (513) 605-7805 Tillie Hidalgo Lima

E-mail Address: Website:

[email protected] www.bestuponrequest.com

Business Description: In business since 1989, BEST UPON REQUEST is a certified Minority and Women Business Enterprise offering on-site concierge services to organizations nationwide looking to improve their internal and external customer satisfaction. Our team of dedicated concierges is on-hand to help improve employees’ work/life balance, leading to increased retention, satisfaction and productivity. In the healthcare industry, our services are an innovative approach to holistic, patient-centered care. In 2009, the American Hospital Association awarded an exclusive endorsement to our concierge services. Best Upon Request won the 2009 th Cincinnati Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics and ranked 47 on the 2010 Hispanic Business magazine’s Fastest-Growing Companies list.

Geographic Region: National

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: President/CEO:

Business Technical Services, LLC 1550 Magnolia Drive Cincinnati OH 45215 (513) 842-9005 (513) 351-8565 Jim Vickers

Email: Website:

[email protected] www.biztekserv.com

Business Description: BUSINESS TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC (BTS) is an infrastructure support company specializing in pipeline integrity management. BTS provides comprehensive services in the areas of: pipeline surveys, high-consequence area surveys, industrial coating applications, pipeline maintenance and repair, vegetation management, atmospheric corrosion surveys related to bridge pipeline crossings, and above-ground/below-ground storage tank repair. BTS services are competitive and flexible. We take pride in building long lasting relationships with our clients, employees, and other key stakeholders. We are committed to providing excellent service, quality products, a safe working environment, and outstanding customer satisfaction. Our team of qualified professionals is driven to execute projects safely, on time, and on budget.

Geographic Region: National

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: President/CEO: E-mail Address: Website:

Che International Group, LLC (CIG) 9435 Waterstone Blvd., Suite 140 Cincinnati OH 45249 (513) 444-2072 (937) 847-8011 Christopher Che [email protected] www.cheinternationalgroup.com

Business Description: The CHE INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLC (CIG), incorporated in 2005, is a multinational holding company. CIG specializes in acquiring, supporting, and aggressively growing its subsidiary companies in diverse industries through accelerated organic growth as well as through acquisitions and/or strategic joint ventures. Today, CIG has three subsidiary companies: Hooven-Dayton Corp. (HDC), Cog LLC (Cog), and TrueChoicePack Corp. (TCP), with over 120 employees in four manufacturing facilities across two states that serve multinational corporations in the U.S. and across several continents. HDC, acquired in 2007 and located in Miamisburg (Dayton) OH, is an 80 year old innovative supplier of high quality, flexographic and digital labels, coupons, short run flexible packaging and specialty printing. Cog, acquired in 2012, specializes in identifying, managing, and implementing processdriven graphics production capabilities that impact the effectiveness and return on investment of their customers’ packaging and promotion & display efforts by driving Innovation, Process Simplification, Speedto-Market, and Collaboration, and Cost Reduction. TrueChoicePack Corp., acquired in 2014, is a packaging and disposable solutions company providing green, traditional, private label, and customized products including boxes, cushions/in-packs, bottles, containers, gloves, bags, trash can liners, food service tableware, raw materials, a range of shipping and disposable supplies, and more, in combination with value-added services including warehousing, distribution, R&D and consulting. CIG is certified as a 100% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) through its Cincinnatibased affiliate Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council (OMSDC). CIG continues to seek new subsidiary companies in diverse industries that will allow it to present “total solutions” to its common customer base. Cincinnati, Ohio-based CIG targets and acquires established companies that meet specific, predefined criteria including:  High performing, highly experienced operational management team.  Technology and innovation industry leader.  Proven ability to perform, with a history of providing innovative value-added services to small and multinational corporations.  Stable, well trained, cohesive work team.  Niche to broad-oriented capabilities and scalable operations. CIG identifies and develops strategic joint ventures and alliances with large Tier 1 companies to form competent, quality oriented and innovative businesses with scale and capabilities across industry lines. CIG seeks divestiture opportunities when major corporations shed divisions or subsidiaries that do not fit their overall portfolios. CIG considers pursuing such divestiture opportunities when determined to meet its acquisition criteria to ensure exponential growth.

Geographic Region: National

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: President: CEO:

Diversitech Inc. 110 Boggs Ln., Suite #325 Cincinnati OH 45246 (513) 772-4447 ext. 219 (513) 772-4446 James Askew Lucretia Askew

E-mail Address: Website:

[email protected] www.diversitechinc.com

Business Description: DIVERSITECH was founded in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1993 by James Askew, President with the objective of participating in all or any phase of a customer's project, including: concept development, design, engineering, operations and support. Today, Diversitech has been recognized as a leading engineering and operations company and as one of America's fastest-growing small business (according to INC Magazine). Operations and Maintenance Diversitech provides comprehensive facilities operations and maintenance services. Diversitech's engineers and technicians implement a totally-system, reliability-centered maintenance approach to incorporate proactive elements for early detection, prevention and correction of potential facility/system/equipment operational problems.

Geographic Region: National

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: President & CEO:

Environmental & Safety Solutions, Inc. 10045 Springfield Pk., Suite #7 Cincinnati OH 45215 (513) 825-2885 (513) 825-4471 Lonnie Grayson

Email: [email protected] Website: www.essinc.info

Business Description: ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY SOLUTIONS INC. offers a full range of environmental, health, safety and technical staffing services to its clients while providing a quality product in a professional manner on time and on budget. Environmental and Safety Solutions Inc. and its associates bring over 100 years of experience focused on identifying and addressing EPA and OSHA Compliance issues such as management of workplace safety, air and wastewater permitting, waste management and minimization. We provide advanced technical safety guidance for concerns such as machine guarding, control of hazardous energy sources and confined spaces. When you have any OSHA or EPA compliance issues contact Environmental & Safety Solutions, Inc. for the answers. We are currently servicing the automobile, stamping, construction, healthcare, public utility, chemical, flexible packaging and machining industries. Environmental and Safety Solutions Inc.’s scope of services includes Compliance Management, Permitting, Training, Regulatory Support, Engineering, Safety Services, Technical Staffing, Construction, Manufacturing Services, and Safety Documentation and Certification.

Geographic Region: National

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: President/CEO:

GT Industrial Supply, Inc. 2315 Crowne Point Dr. Cincinnati Ohio 45241 (513) 771-7000 Michael Griffie

Email: Website:

[email protected] www.gtindustrialsupply.com

Business Description: GT Industrial Supply is a certified minority owned distribution firm founded in 2009, which operates out of a 15,000 square foot facility located conveniently in Sharonville, Ohio (Cincinnati North) at I-75 and Sharon Road. The company was formed to provide industrial supplies to commercial, industrial and institutional customers. GTI represents a diverse portfolio of products which include: janitorial supplies, packaging supplies, MRO, tools, safety and lighting. GTI’s mission is to serve our customers in a professional manor at the most economical cost while adding quality and value to every relationship. Services we provide: GTI is a full service industrial supplier. Supplying janitorial supplies, packaging supplies, MRO, safety, and lighting. We also provide inventory management services.

Geographic Region: Tri-State

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: President / CEO:

Hightowers Petroleum Co. 3589 Commerce Dr. Franklin OH 45005 (513) 423-4272 (513) 423-4570 Stephen Hightower

E-mail Address: Website:

[email protected] www.hightowerspetroleum.com

Business Description: Hightowers Petroleum Co. (HPC) is a “Licensed Motor Fuel Dealer” providing complete fluid management solutions by supplying gasoline and diesel fuel, throughout the United States. Hightowers also sells branded and unbranded lubricants, oils, greases, bottle gases and specialty chemicals on a national basis. Along with the ability to supply tanks, dispensers, monitoring equipment and transportation of fuel, we focus on meeting the customer’s total petroleum needs. With a “Best in Class” supply chain, managed with advanced technology and with a customer service driven team of professionals, HPC maintains a competitive and value-added offering of fuel and fuel-related solutions. Everyone at HPC is part of the business process and is personally accountable for quality. Geographic Region: National

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: CEO: President:

HYUR Staffing Services, LLC 10700 Montgomery Rd. Suite #319 Cincinnati OH 45242 (513) 489-2600 (513) 489-5301 Dhani Jones Ebow Vroom

Email CEO: Email President: Website:

[email protected] [email protected] www.hyur.com

Business Description: HYUR Staffing Services LLC is a privately held, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) specializing in contract, contract to hire and direct hire recruiting services. Based in Cincinnati, OH with a growing national footprint, HYUR is built on a foundation of creating value by providing the area’s best professionals for our clients. Our consultative, clientfocused approach to recruiting allows HYUR to tailor individualized staffing plans to your unique organizational needs.

Geographic Region: National

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: President / CEO:

Kanu Investments Inc. 4050 Executive Park Dr. Cincinnati OH 45241 (513) 769-2700 (513) 769-2703 I. Enyi Kanu

E-mail Address: Website:

[email protected] www.kanuassetmanagement.com

Business Description: KANU INVESTMENTS, INC. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and a portfolio company of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Minority Business Accelerator (MBA). L.A. Scott Trucking is a privately held DOT registered truckload contract carrier. It is a wholly-owned KANU Investments portfolio company. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, our fleet of tractors and 53-foot-dry vans are available for national, regional or local service. Some of our current customers include:   

Dart Container Corporation Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC The Coca-Cola Company

Our comprehensive dispatch network offers state of the art GPS tracking of all your shipments. Real-time equipment location is an important issue for operating effectively and productively. We know our customers demand a high level of service and our ability to locate and monitor your shipment is key to maximum performance. No trip is too short for L.A. Scott Trucking. We have local trucks and drop trailers available. We can design a customized plant-to-plant shuttle move or local delivery operation to suit your particular requirements. Exceptional customer service is one of our most important value propositions at L.A. Scott Trucking. A commitment to customer satisfaction is our number-one priority. Anyone can pick up freight and deliver it. We are flexible and can adapt to any transportation or logistics issues with our goal being exceptional customer service. Call our staff of experienced transportation professionals to provide you with solutions to all your transportation needs. We will provide you with the right equipment, at the right time, for the right price. L.A. Scott Trucking is ‘Excellence In Motion’.

Geographic Region: National

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: President/CEO:

Muñoz Brandz 8919 Rossash Rd. Cincinnati Ohio 45236 (513) 247-3020 (513) 233-7971 Anthony Muñoz

Email: Website:

[email protected] www.munozbrandz.com

Business Description: Muñoz Brandz (MB) is a certified MBE specializing in promotional products and corporate uniforms. MB is owned and operated by former Cincinnati Bengal and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Anthony Muñoz. MB is centrally located in Blue Ash, Ohio. MB offers on-site embroidery and appliqué as well as inventory management and storage for fulfillment programs. Our customers will receive the focused attention of a complete account team. Our team will provide you with fresh, innovative ideas and solutions that will garner a competitive advantage. Finally, you will be able to trust in the character and integrity of our company to deliver on the promises we make. Services we provide:  Branded apparel and accessories  Promotional products  E-commerce solutions  "Give Back" program: a portion of net proceeds are directed to the Muñoz Foundation or a charity of your choice

Geographic Region: Tri-State

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: President/CEO:

OCG Telecom 1550 Magnolia Drive, Suite J Cincinnati OH 45215 (513) 588-2828 (513) 563-3054 Osford Ogis

Email Address: Website:

[email protected] www.ocgtelecom.com

Business Description: OCG Telecom offers highly rated customer service, next day delivery and a proven track record in IT & Telecom Equipment, Software and Service Agreements / Maintenance. OCG Telecom specializes in unique, obsolete and difficult to source network equipment and parts. OCG Telecom’s customer service was rated in the top quintile of all companies surveyed by Dun & Bradstreet. We are an authorized reseller for 100s of brands including HP, DELL, CISCO, Adobe, VMware, Microsoft, Polycom, Sharp and APC. Our customers include: Federal - Department of the Navy, Air Force, Army, State, Commerce, Homeland Security; State - Ohio and Maryland Agencies; Local - Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and Dayton; Corporate - Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, M.C. Dean and Cincinnati Visitors Bureau.

Geographic Region: International

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Primary Contact:

Pep 151 W. 4th Street, Suite 700 Cincinnati OH 45202 (513) 826-3513 (513) 826-0123 Larry Johnson, Director of Sales

Email: Website:

[email protected] www.peppromotions.com

Business Description:

Pep is project management and procurement for marketing campaigns. We combine passionate people with industry-leading systems and processes to manage marketing campaigns more efficiently and effectively than anyone else in the world. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Pep has operations in 14 locations across the US and Latin America. Since our inception in 2004, Pep has grown to a team of over 200 employees and has managed over 25,000 promotions, representing over $2.5 Billion in spending from our list of clients. As a certified Minority Business Enterprise, we are committed to recruiting the best, diverse talent and training them to be even better. We handle timelines, budgets, and vendor coordination so our clients can focus on the big picture. In addition, Pep offers strategic sourcing, ROI tracking, and metrics reporting. Our client roster includes world-class consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical, franchise food and financial companies. Types of marketing campaigns that Pep manages include direct mail, in-store, digital/online, sweepstakes, contests, signage, sampling, event marketing, premiums, sales kits and materials, sponsorships, coupons & FSIs and much more.

Geographic Region: International

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: President / CEO:

Quality Associates 9842 International Blvd. Cincinnati OH 45246 (513) 242-4477 x3300 (513) 242-4216 Steve Bowden

E-mail Address: Website:

[email protected] www.quality-associates.com

Business Description: QUALITY ASSOCIATES, INC. is a market expert in display management, contract manufacturing, assembly, distribution and warehousing. Located within a Federal Economic Empowerment Zone in Cincinnati, Ohio, our minority-owned firm has been a successful business enterprise since 1987. With a staff of more than 150 employees, we offer a vast array of services for our many satisfied clients. Our comprehensive project management develops your product promotion from conception to distribution. We also provide the necessary services such as assembly, packaging, warehousing, distribution, and even consumer testing.

Geographic Region: National

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: President / CEO:

RCF Group 6454 Centre Park Drive West Chester OH 45069 (513) 612-7303 (513) 612-7313 Carl Satterwhite

E-mail Address: Website:

[email protected] www.thercfgroup.com

Business Description: RCF Group truly partners with clients to create ongoing client value. By educating clients and service as an industry expert resource, RCF Group counsels corporations on appropriate and available facilities solutions, resulting in innovative outcomes that drive cost savings. Our innovative approach allows us to serve as a single point of contact for a corporation’s facilities management and workplace needs, selecting the right products, service and partners to deliver a comprehensive solution for our clients. Our non-traditional structure means we have removed hierarchical layers, allowing our team to perform with agility and drive efficiencies.         

Commercial furniture including lobby, conference room, training room, private office furniture and floor-to-ceiling demountable walls Office reconfigurations, space planning and interior design Move management and coordination Asset management/warehousing Millwork and modular case goods Flooring Landscape management Blinds/window treatments Modular power/data solutions

Geographic Region: National

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: President / CEO:

Smart IT Staffing, Inc. 8160 Corporate Park Dr., Suite #125 Cincinnati OH 45242 (513) 530-0600 (513) 530-0066 Karen Cooper

E-mail Address: Website:

[email protected] www.smart-itstaffing.com

Business Description: SMART IT STAFFING, INC. provides information technology staffing solutions and talent acquisition services to local organizations of all sizes, from start-ups to Fortune 500 Companies. With over 125 employees, an experienced management team, and a proven track record, many of the leading local organizations rely on Smart IT. Founded on the ideals of integrity, results, communication, diversity, and community, Smart IT is more than just a staffing company, we are a true partner for your IT workforce optimization. With our experience in a wide range of technologies, Smart IT can help you maximize efficiency and productivity with your most important asset – your people.

Geographic Region: National

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: President / CEO:

Trio Enterprises 7750 Reinhold Dr. Cincinnati OH 45237 (513) 679-7100 (513) 821-0230 Carvel Simmons

E-mail Address: Website:

[email protected] www.trioenterprises.com

Business Description: TRIO ENTERPRISES has been providing truckload transportation services to a wide variety of customers throughout the Midwest since early 1983. Our primary service areas include OH, IN, IL, WV, MI, KY, and PA. Some of our major long-time customers include Procter and Gamble; Avon Products; Iams; JM Smucker, and others. Intermodal Transportation: Trio Intermodal is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trio Trucking Inc., an asset-based contract motor carrier. Trio has been meeting the unique needs of our customers with innovative transportation solutions for more than 19 years and this same approach holds true with Trio Intermodal. Our absolute commitment to providing quality door-to-door transportation, regardless of mode, plus the experience, insight, and resources we bring to our customers differentiates us from other companies offering access to rail services Logistical Operations: Trio is certified by the State of Ohio as a qualified MBE/HUB provider for numerous Supplies and Services for both Governmental Agencies, as well as for private business entities. Trio offers a wide variety of Supplies and Services to meet almost any business requirement. Insurance Operations: Carvel E. Simmons owns and operates Montgomery Insurance Center in Montgomery, OH and also Shaeffer & Simmons Insurance Agency in Frankfort, OH. Mr. Simmons started in the Insurance business in the late 1960's and has extensive experience developing and servicing your insurance needs. At present, these entities have a customer base exceeding 4,000 policies. The primary insurance products offered include:     

Life Insurance Health Insurance Auto Insurance Homeowners Insurance Commercial Insurance

Geographical Region: National

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: President / CEO:

World Pac Paper 1821 Summit Rd., Suite #317 Cincinnati OH 45237 (513) 779-9595 (513) 779-1245 Edgar L. Smith, Jr.

E-mail Address: Website:

[email protected] www.worldpacpaper.com

Business Description: WORLD PAC PAPER, LLC is a national distributor of high-quality printing and packaging papers serving commercial printers, catalogers, publishers, integrated and independent corrugated converters, folding carton/rigid box manufacturers, tube winders, laminators and paper converters. It is the result of a partnership between The World Packaging Company, LLC (WORLD PAC), an innovative packaging & global solutions company, and Clifford Paper, Inc., the largest and fastest growing paper distributor in North America. Clifford Paper represents a full spectrum of printing and specialty papers, distributing more than 700,000 tons of paper per year This joint venture brings together the required sourcing, service, market knowledge and financial resources needed to secure and maintain availability of the right paper products at the right place at the right time and always at the right competitive market price.

Geographic Region: National

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Toll Free: Fax: COO:

XLC Services, LLC (d.e. Foxx & Associates) th 324 W. 9 Street Cincinnati OH 45202 (513) 621-3912 (877) 952-7378 (513) 241-1634 Delores Hargrove-Young

E-mail Address: Website:

[email protected] www.xlcservices.com

Business Description: XLC PERSONNEL SERVICES, LLC a leader in the traditional and managed staffing industry, provides human-resource solutions to clients throughout the Midwest, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and Pennsylvania. XLC has grown rapidly since its founding in 1986. Headquartered in Cincinnati, its clients range from multi-billion-dollar corporations to mid-sized firms. Our staffing services include:

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Managed staffing services for prototyping (test market production support) Managed staffing services for laboratory, warehouse and storeroom operations Traditional staffing services of clerical and light industrial personnel Executive search services

Geographic Region: National

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Construction Services

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Managing Member:

Diversified Facility Solutions (DFS) 1550 Magnolia Dr. Cincinnati OH 45215 (513) 561-0051 (513) 631-3433 Emmett Drane

Email Address: Website:

[email protected] www.dfscincy.com

Business Description: DIVERSIFIED FACILITY SOLUTIONS (DFS) provides Commercial Construction Services, General Contracting, and Project Management. Our business model creates immediate capacity and credibility to drive world class building solutions for our clients. DFS brings a track record of expertise and past performance that is unparalleled in experience and knowhow. DFS works as a team for our client ensuring that all aspects of the project can be managed effectively with people of quality and skill. These skill sets provide the experience and expertise essential for the successful completion of the projects. DFS provides its clients support from project conception to completion.

Geographic Region: Tri-State

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: COO:

Foxx Construction, LLC th 324 W. 9 Street Cincinnati OH 45202 (513) 639-8868 (513) 639-8968 LeVon Thompson

E-mail Address: Website:

[email protected] www.pdxco.com

Business Description: FOXX CONSTRUCTION, LLC is a longtime provider of Construction Management and Facility Management services. Our Construction Management Group maintains the staff and expertise to handle all phases of the construction planning and execution processes, from pre-design to start-up and turnover. Our experience includes projects with capital budgets in excess of $200 million. We have developed unique, specialized approaches for small projects, in the range of $1 million to $20 million. Our Facility Management Group uses technologies and skill sets to drive down the cost per square foot of maintaining your facilities and equipment. Construction Management We have over 20 years’ experience providing Construction Management services. We have comanaged the construction of some of the most significant facilities in Cincinnati, Ohio. Our portfolio includes Shoemaker Center at the University of Cincinnati, all of Procter & Gamble's major facilities in the past 10 years, the Cincinnati Reds' Great American Ball Park, and Glassbowl Stadium in Toledo, Ohio. We are co-managing the construction of Cinergy Center, the Greater Cincinnati convention center expansion, as well as a variety of other projects. Facility Management We provide Facility Management services for area hospitals and office buildings. These services include maintaining mechanical and plumbing systems, resolving building-related tenant issues, and coordinating construction of building modifications. Detailed planning and flawless execution are critical to minimizing each project's impact on the work environment . Geographic Region: Midwest

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Vice President: COO:

Hi-Mark Construction Group Inc. 3577 Commerce Drive Franklin OH 45005 (513) 423-4272 (513) 423-5750 Quincy Hightower Dawn Lindsey

Email:

[email protected] [email protected] www.himarkcg.com

Website:

Business Description: HI-MARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP is an outgrowth of a 52-year old family business founded in 1957. The broad capability of Hi-Mark Construction Group makes us the right contractor well suited for a wide range of construction assignments from design build to general contracting and construction management. Our team has the experience to provide high quality services in a safe, timely and cost effective manner. We are committed to exceeding our clients’ expectations on every one of our projects. Our services include and take into account:       

Planning and development Self-performing services (Carpentry, Masonry, Concrete, Steel Erection) Bonding Inclusion programs (e.g. NMSDC; LBE; MBE; WBE etc) Pre-construction services Construction Post Construction

Geographic Region: Regional

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: President / CEO:

Jostin Construction, Inc. 2335 Florence Ave. Cincinnati OH 45206 (513) 559-9390 (513) 559-1997 Albert C. Smitherman

E-mail Address: Website:

[email protected] www.jostinconstruction.com

Business Description: JOSTIN CONSTRUCTION, INC. is a Cincinnati based corporation providing selfperformed concrete and general construction services to managers, general contractors, and owners. With over 35 years of combined hands-on experience in the construction industry, Jostin’s management team continually strives for innovative and cost effective ways to improve safe and on time project completions. Jostin hosts a team construction managers and civil engineers, whose expertise range from building automobile plants and steel mills, to estimating, field operations and project management. Company President, Albert Smitherman, is committed to economic growth and development in Cincinnati. Geographic Region: Tri-State

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K-COR, LLC 3428 Hauck Rd., Suite G Cincinnati OH 45241 (513) 769-8200 (513) 785-0924 Kevin Walker

Email: Website:

[email protected] www.kcor.net

Business Description: K-COR is a specialty subcontractor specializing in self-performing the installation of reinforcing steel, post-tensioning cables and mesh for hotels, convention centers, hospitals, parking garages, waste treatment plants, sports stadiums and other commercial projects. Our experienced, dedicated team of professionals guides you through every step of the delivery and installation with skilled project managers, field superintendents and qualified tradesmen with the highest degree of safety and quality. K-COR is committed to being an innovative, competitive Certified Minority Business Enterprise that provides turn-key furnish and install reinforcing steel solutions. Moreover, with today’s rapidly changing economy and construction industry, leveraging diversity had become a core business objective for many companies. With a “win together” attitude and leveraging highly effective relationships, K-COR has gained access to the strength and vigor of our economy.

Geographic Region: Regional

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Megen Construction Co. 11130 Ashburn Rd. Cincinnati OH 45240 (513) 742-9191 (513) 742-9393 Evans Nwankwo

E-mail Address: Website:

[email protected] www.megenconstruction.com

Business Description: MEGEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is able to offer a wide range of construction services to its clients. These services include General Contracting, Construction Management, Estimating, Design-Build, Program Management, Contract Administration and Section 8(a) Construction Services.

Geographic Region: National

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Parks OV Electric, LLC Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: President:

Parks OV Electric, LLC 8942 Beckett Road West Chester Ohio 45202 (513) 693-4586 (513) 771-2690 Ben Parks

E-Mail: Website:

[email protected] www.Parksovelectric.com

Business Description: Parks OV Electric, LLC is a full service electrical contractor providing electrical construction and design service solutions to the commercial and industrial markets in the Cincinnati Metro area. In addition to our construction capabilities Parks OV Electric also provides specialized services including preventative maintenance, infrared inspection technologies, power monitoring, fire alarm installations, security system installations, network cabling, energy conservation, and lighting upgrades. Recent projects include The Banks Phase I & II, Washington Park Redevelopment, Cincinnati Public Schools, Columbus Commons, Macy’s, Procter & Gamble, and Good Samaritan Hospital MOB. Whether your needs are specialized, wide-ranging or schedule-driven, Parks OV Electric has the capabilities, experience and project portfolio to earn the respect of even the most demanding clients. Geographic Region: Tri-State

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TriVersity Construction Company, LLC 5050 Section Ave., Suite #330 Cincinnati OH 45212 (513) 672-5074 (513) 672-5035 Melvin Gravely

E-mail Address: Website:

[email protected] www.trivc.com

Business Description: TriVERSITY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC is a full service builder with the ability to take your project from concept to completion, offering a wide range of construction services. These services include:      

Preliminary Site Analysis Lump Sum & Conceptual Estimates Constructability Reviews Value Engineering Services Construction Management Services Design/Build Services

Why TriVersity? We offer a single-source responsibility for preconstruction and construction. TriVersity teams with “key subcontractors.” These are firms we have pre-qualified and worked with repeatedly and successfully. We require our key subcontractors also to form partnerships with minority firms with a goal of 30% MBE participation. This increases economic inclusion and fosters development and growth among all our subcontractors.

Geographic Region: Tri-State

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Professional & Technical Services

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: President / CEO: VP Business Development:

DNK Architects, Inc. 2616 Central Pkwy. Cincinnati OH 45214 (513) 948-4146 (513) 679-4712 David Kirk

E-mail Address:

[email protected] [email protected] www.dnkarchitects.com

Website:

Guinette Kirk

Business Description: DNK ARCHITECTS, INC. is a Cincinnati, Ohio based architectural firm managed by a team of seasoned professionals with an average of 28 years’ experience on public and private projects. We provide architecture, interior design, planning and landscape design services as one of the area’s leading boutique architectural firms. Our client relationships consist of Fortune 500 companies, middle market corporations, public agencies and private companies. DNK Architects is a member of the US Green Building Council. Our market sectors include education, healthcare, workplace and government. Geographic Region: Midwest

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Foxx & Company CPAs th 324 W. 9 Street Cincinnati OH 45202 (513) 639-8844 (513) 241-1634 Patricia Foxx

E-mail Address: Website:

[email protected] www.foxxcpas.com

Business Description: FOXX & COMPANY CPAs is a minority-owned, certified, public accounting firm with offices located in Cincinnati, Ohio and Bethesda, Maryland. When Foxx & Company was established in 1977, we set out to provide a full range of accounting and financial management services for clients seeking top-caliber financial counseling. Foxx & Company is committed to providing the highest-quality work to each of its clients in a timely, personalized and professional manner. Foxx & Company has Partners and Managers averaging over 24 years of accounting and auditing experience. All are CPAs; many are MBAs, Certified Fraud Examiners and Certified Professional Managers. Foxx & Company and its employees are members in good standing of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Ohio Society of CPAs, the Maryland Society of CPAs, the Illinois Society of CPAs, and the Virginia Society of CPAs. AICPA Member

Geographic Region: Midwest

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Pathfinder Management Consulting / MPI Consulting 11500 Northlake Dr. Suite #105 Cincinnati OH 45249 (513) 721-6611 (513) 762-8588 John H. Hawkins

[email protected] / [email protected] www.pathfinderconsulting.net / www.managementperformance.com

Business Description: Pathfinder Consulting is a management consulting company whose mission is to help companies accelerate and sustain business performance. Its centers of excellence deliver world class best practices in Consumer and Shopper Marketing, Customer Business Development, Route to Market, Trade Terms and Conditions, Capability Development, Strategic Account Management, Sales Training, Cultural Competence and Multicultural Marketing. Pathfinder’s sister company, Management Performance International (MPI Consulting), delivers best practices in Labor Relations and Human Resources built from nearly 40 years of experience serving clients across the country in healthcare, manufacturing and other industries through offerings including Strategic Consulting, Transformational Change Management, Organizational Development, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Compensation and Benefits, Leadership Development and Project Management. The Pathfinder | MPI Consulting team is considered to be innovative thought leaders across several industries, acting as key note speakers and facilitators for seminars and conferences across the country for venues such as the National Performance Institute’s Leadership Series in Washington D.C., as well as the 2013 Shopper Marketing Institute's Annual Summit in April, featuring pioneering work the firm is currently conducting in multicultural marketing. They also guest lecture on International Marketing for the University of Cincinnati MBA Program, and serve as judges for the Strategy Works Marketing Competition held by Miami University in Oxford for clients like Cessna and Reebok. The team is pioneering work with client partners in several strategic areas in healthcare, including the delivery of shared services models, culturally competent care, new approaches to employee engagement, integrated strategies to address childhood obesity and type II diabetes, and also strategies for organizational transformation required to shift from fee for service to pay for performance. The team will be presenting the 2013 Pathfinder Leadership Award for Cultural Competence this fall. The winners of the award are announced in summer. Geographic Region: National

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SFA Architects 300 W. Fourth Street Cincinnati OH 45202 (513) 721-0600 (513) 721-0611 Emilio Thomas Fernandez

Email: Website:

[email protected] www.sfa-architects.com

Business Description: SFA is a full‐service design‐oriented firm established in 1967. Composed of architects, engineers, planners and interior designers, we provide a combination of skills, expertise and problem‐solving techniques for numerous types of facilities each year. Our projects varying in size from the remodeling of a few hundred square feet to the design of facilities larger than 400,000 square feet. During the past five years we have been involved with projects totaling more than $515,000,000. The wide range of services we offer encompass the full spectrum of client needs, from project inception to completion, and gives our clients a single source of responsibility for most of their building design needs. We are a well‐established firm dedicated to design and construction excellence, a fact demonstrated by our large list of repeat clients. Great pride is taken in our ability and willingness to approach our client's needs in a sympathetic and pragmatic manner. Each project's economic feasibility and its success are of prime importance to us. Our technical staff is composed of long‐associated members of our firm who have a wealth of experience, in combination with knowledgeable younger members with fresh, innovative ideas and approaches. We bring to each project a BALANCED team, a team that brings a high quality of UNIFORMITY to each phase of the project, and a wealth of EXPERIENCE that in turn produces for our clients the best results attainable. Several of SFA Architect's staff members are LEED Accredited Professionals. As the industry shifts toward newer ideas and strategies in sustainable design, our professionals have adapted. Many of our staff is trained in the most advanced energy modeling programs and analysis databases available to the building industry.

Geographic Region: International

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Company Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: President / CEO:

TechSoft Systems 10296 Springfield Pk., Suite #400 Cincinnati OH 45215 (513) 772-5010 (513) 772-5023 Clifford A. Bailey

E-mail Address: Website:

[email protected] www.techsoftsystems.com

Business Description: TECHSOFT SYSTEMS, INC. Information Technology (IT) is the bottom line of today’s businesses. From intranet applications and electronic commerce to collaborative work groups and global messaging. IT is the engine that drives the work place. Finding innovative ways to turn IT investments into a real competitive advantage is the challenge. TechSoft Systems, Inc. is an information systems engineering firm with trained professionals experienced with mid-range systems, LAN / WAN, and personal computers. TechSoft provides its clients with cost-effective and responsive services that are normally associated with small companies while offering the diversified experience, financial stability, and longevity of operation and technical competence of a national organization. This objective positions TechSoft as an optimal solution provider for large and mid-sized, and small businesses. Geographic Region: Midwest

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Vivian Llambi & Associates, Inc. 2312 Park Ave. Cincinnati OH 45206 (513) 559-9444 (513) 559-0164 Vivian Llambi

E-mail Address: Website:

[email protected] www.vla.net

Business Description: VIVIAN LLAMBI & ASSOCIATES, INC. (VLA) offers uniquely integrated services in the areas of Environmental Design, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Civil Engineering. Since its inception in 1984, VLA’s body of work has demonstrated design solutions inspired by environmental, social, historical, architectural and cultural opportunities. VLA lives for the knowledge, sensitivity and understanding of the clients that we serve. VLA creates places and spaces that are contextual with the surroundings, and meaningful, memorable and attractive to the user. VLA understands the critical importance that schedule, budget and quality of documents represent on every project, and have invested in the tools and training required to address the requirements. Services Include:     

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE LEED SUSTAINABLE SITE DESIGN: CIVIL ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN URBAN DESIGN

Geographic Region: Midwest