Linking People & Resources to Opportunities Globally.At this point in our careers, we have significant, meaningful connections and long-term global relationships. This allows us to provide synergistic capabilities for just about anyone we meet, within a multitude of industries, i.e. financial, IT, real estate, manufacturing, construction, oil & gas, healthcare, etc.A healthcare industry example is our global brokerage services for various healthcare products, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) products. Sourcing PPE products directly from the manufacturer and connecting buyers globally. We establish long-term production contracts and/or "On The Ground" (OTG) solutions for buyers, large and small. We've partnered with a global logistics firm, to properly control all aspects of the transaction, from manufacturer to the end buyer. We have warehouses throughout the USA and can provide traditional financing options.A petroleum industry capability is our direct access to a Major US oil company and refinery, through a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) entity that has established a Joint Venture with the Major, under the Small Business Administration (SBA) mentorship program.Re-sellers/End-burners will have access to all of the Major's >130 petroleum-based products on a global basis, including access to agricultural and medical based derivatives of crude, through any other JV's the Major has created with other Major oil companies.Due to the Major's JV mentorship program under the SBA, there are no artificial/subjective allocation limitations imposed by many Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers. Also, the Major's JV is the only MBE certified diverse fuel supplier, enabling companies with high fuel consumption requirements to report up the supply chain, their Tier 1 and Tier 2 spending with a certified fuel supplier, to improve their ESG performance ratings. This is extremely important to public companies, but also to non-public companies too.

Linking People and Resources to Opportunities Globally. An outsourced "Business Development" capability for start-up's and established companies looking to expand distribution within the USA and/or to bring their disruptive products and services to other developed/developing countries. Primarily focused on working with for-profit companies making a positive impact on the social, environmental and healthcare challenges around the world.Meaningful distribution resources within the USA and globally. Primarily, but not exclusively focused on the lowest tier of the socio-economic pyramid. Including, but not limited to food and water security, energy, education, healthcare, shelter and financial services.Current focus is on opportunities in the rapidly developing and chaotic cannabis/hemp industry. Involved in business development activities for medical/recreational marijuana, hemp involving cannabinoid uses and clinical research, but I'm especially excited about hemp-fiber opportunities. Currently working within the various construction industries to provide hemp-fiber solutions for existing products and developing farming/farmer relationships to provide the hemp-fiber biomass at scale.A few examples of companies we've helped with growth opportunities are:- South Africa: www.rovertours.co.za - farming and food security- USA: www.journeypure.com - dual diagnosis and evidence-based treatment for mental illness and addiction- USA: www.nautilusmedical.com - healthcare technology- USA: www.kavanapartners.com - medical-grade CBD (and other cannabinoids) isolate/distillate production, along with genetic testing/clinical trials for alternative healthcare solutions- USA: www.makeitgames.com - gaming technology- USA: wwwtokeniq.io - smart, compliant tokens; token recovery; KYC compliance; market making technology- USA/Global: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) global sourcing, logistics and distribution of all products needed for the current pandemic

Thomas R. Duensing is the Principal of Thomas R. Duensing & Associates, Ltd. (TRD). Founded in 1987, Thomas R. Duensing & Associates is a brokerage firm that has directed the investments and insurance programs for hundreds of individuals and companies, establishing many strong and successful long-term relationships. The firm specializes in working with privately held companies and individuals to provide wealth optimization, business succession, executive benefits, and employee benefits services.TRD provides specialized expertise in areas that offer substantial rewards to clients, including investment consulting, real estate consulting, alternative investments and insurance. Tom Duensing has specialized training in the financial, investment advisory, executive benefits and employee benefits fields. His expertise in these disciplines enables him to provide insight and guidance for clients across a wide spectrum of investment and insurance strategies.The Thomas R. Duensing & Associates team of seasoned professionals understand and put people first—not products. Clients rely on our knowledge and insights into the many financial options available—and how to use them effectively – as well as our service integrity.

Old Growth Capital, LLC, was the holding company for Arete Wealth Management LLC and its family of companies, until January 2021, when we transitioned from a partnership to a new corporation called Arete Wealth, Inc. Arete Wealth, Inc. continues being a boutique, independent Broker-Dealer, a Registered Investment Advisory firm and a General Insurance Agency - www.aretewealth.com.Our core services are long-term financial planning and asset management, investment banking, venture capital and Values-Based investing. We provide these services to individuals, businesses, foundations, nonprofit organizations and their endowments.We currently have over 300 Investment Advisors nationwide. In aggregate, we manage over $9 billion in client assets, with over 30% of our revenue generated from the "Alternative Investment" space. You'll find additional information from our website: www.aretewealth.com

The shortest distance between home and hope. We fly people for free that have a medical and financial need and have expanded our services to include compassionate flights. Our services are available 24/7 and have grown to include over 500 pilots across the country, flying over 400 missions per year.

Snake Alley, LLC designs, builds and services Custom Motorcycles/Trikes and Hot Rods. Our creative, mechanical and fabrication capabilities has enabled us to become one of the top custom builders in the country. In addition to the one-of-a-kind "custom builds" we've done for many individuals, we've built Bikes/Trikes and Hot Rods on consignment for various charitable events, including a "B.B.King/Lucille" themed bike, personally signed by B.B King and auctioned off during the B.B King Blues Fest at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago.Complimenting the creative and fabrication capabilities of Snake Alley are the practical capabilities of troubleshooting and fixing the various Bikes/Trikes and Hot Rods. We're unique in our ability to service custom bikes, manufactured by companies who are now out of business (i.e. Iron Horse, Big Bear, Big Dog), as many shops won't even consider working on them.Whatever you want we can design and build, whatever you have we can service. Come visit us and see firsthand why we're unique to any other Motorcycle/Hot Rod shop you've ever experienced and we're conveniently located along the senic Fox River, which is a destination for the many motorcycle riders in Chicagoland.

Focused on finding a cure by raising money to fund clinical cancer research, centered around patients actively fighting cancer. Opening doors to new possibilities by bridging the gap between theory and application. 99 cents of every dollar donated funds cancer research. Be part of the Cure!

The Private Consulting Group (PCG) is a Wealth Optimization™ firm dedicated to serving the nation's most affluent individuals and families and their professional planners. Our managing Directors oversee billions of dollars of private wealth, in offices throughout the United States, for an exclusive group of reffered clients.