Founded in 1995, Package Design & Supply is a leading manufacturer, converter, and distributor of a comprehensive line of industrial and business packaging and shipping products and supplies. With locations in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Dunkirk, Package Design is well positioned to meet the demands of its customers throughout Western New York and beyond. For more information, please visit www. packagedesignandsupply.com.

Diversified Manufacturing Inc., founded in 1955 and headquartered in Lockport, NY, is a leading manufacturer of heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and a variety of other products requiring engineering, fabrication, machining, painting, and assembly. The Company serves a variety of markets, including heat exchanger, pressure vessel, power generation, chemical conversion equipment, fuel cell technology, transportation, aerospace, healthcare, and sports/recreation.

Boating enthusiast know that Carolina Skiff, LLC. brand boats are the most durable, versatile and economical on the planet – and we’ve maintained our reputation for more than 30 years. From fit to finish, our boats provide the most features and the best functionality available on the market – giving you the best value in both performance and comfort. With 16 Carolina Skiff models from which to choose, you are sure to find a boat that meets your personal, recreational or commercial needs. Whether you’re looking for a family boat, fishing boat or commercial/work boat, Carolina Skiff delivers the most in value, quality and style.

Caitec has been leading the way in pet product innovation since 1992, by offering pet owners a wide range of high-quality, affordable pet products. Caitec manufactures and distributes dog toys, bird products, other pet supplies, and lawn and garden items. Caitec offers products via private label brands, as well as their own propriety brands, which include Hero, Chase ‘N Chomp, Featherland Paradise, Oven Fresh Bites, Nature’s Instinct, and TitanEze. For more information on Caitec, please visit www.caitec.com.

Fairchild Capital Partners, LLC is a Buffalo, NY-based private equity firm focused on investing in companies that operate in the middle-market and lower middle-market. Fairchild seeks to partner with companies typically generating revenues between $5 million and $75 million led by strong, entrepreneurial management teams, providing capital for acquisitions, management buyouts, family transitions, estate planning, recapitalizations, corporate divestitures, and growth and expansion. Visit www.fairchildcapitalpartners.com for additional information.

For over 65 years, Weco has provided quality products and consistent results for finished metal parts and assembled products including, custom enclosures, cabinets, shipping containers, panels, stands, chassis', mechanical assemblies and infrastructure parts. Weco has the in-house capabilities to be a single source supplier to its customers, and offers initial design, prototyping, fabrication, machining, re-manufacturing, sub-assembly and final product assembly, as well as on-site finishing with powder, paint and graphics capability. Weco serves a diverse customer base, including OEMs in industrial, medical, transportation, audio, telecommunications, electronics and government sectors. For more information on Weco, please visit www.wecomfg.com.

The 100 Club is a not-for-profit organization providing assistance to first responder service providers including WNY police, fire and emergency service agencies.

Since 1997, Sidco has manufactured high-quality industrial filter element replacements and industrial filter housings for air and gas applications. Sidco has invested years into building its extensive cross-reference database, and today the Company’s branded product offering has the ability to interchange filters with over 100 common brands with more than 10,000 OEM competitor part numbers. Sidco filter elements and filter housings are proudly made in the USA. For more information on Sidco, please visit www.sidcofilter.com.

Summer Street is a Buffalo-based, middle-market private equity firm. Responsibilities include an active role in the firm’s business development, sourcing, marketing, and investment activities.

As a member of Stifel's Investment Banking Strategic Advisory Group, worked on a variety of transactions for middle market companies including mergers and acquisitions, public equity and debt offerings, debt recapitalizations, fairness options and valuation assignments across diverse industries.

Worked on a variety of strategy and technology consulting assignments.