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Natural Fiber Welding, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Peoria, Illinois, specializes in the manufacture and supply of sustainable fabrics and materials derived from natural fibers. The company has developed a circularity platform that produces high-performance, plastic-free materials from plants, which are applicable across various industries, including fashion, footwear, automotive, and upholstery. By integrating its innovative technology into existing supply chains, Natural Fiber Welding enables brands to design and scale environmentally friendly products, thereby promoting sustainability in material usage.

mSEED group provides contract manufacturing, research, product development, and marketing and branding strategy services for beauty, cosmetic, and personal care brands, delivering cross-functional expertise to support the launch and strategic growth of both aspiring entrepreneurs and established companies in the industry. The company was founded in 2014 in South Holland, Illinois.

Color Communications, Inc. is a manufacturer of color merchandising tools and products tailored for the architectural, automotive, and industrial markets. Established in 1972 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company produces a variety of items, including color cards, idea cards, single chips, and color coating systems. It specializes in advanced color replication methods, enabling the accurate representation of colors for decorative paint, stain, and coatings suppliers. Additionally, Color Communications offers its proprietary ColorTac technology, which allows customers to test colors on their walls before making a purchase. The company also distributes RAL color charts and has manufacturing facilities in Chicago, Castlerea, Ireland; Auckland, New Zealand; and Vilvoorde, Belgium, with sales offices across multiple locations, including Buffalo, Los Angeles, Belgium, New Zealand, and Singapore.

San Jose Imports is a wholesaler and distributor specializing in Mexican candies, chocolates, piñatas, and party favors. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the company imports over 800 varieties of these products directly from Mexico, ensuring authenticity and a wide range of options for its clients.

Rucker's Wholesale and Service, Co. Inc., commonly known as Rucker's Candy, is a wholesaler and distributor of confectionery products, including a diverse range of candies and snacks. Founded in 1985, the company is headquartered in Bridgeport, Illinois. Rucker's Candy focuses on providing premium quality sweets that cater to the individual needs of its customers, ensuring a refined texture and taste in their offerings. The company primarily serves retail stores, supplying them with a variety of confectionery items designed to enhance their product selection.

CarstinBrands.com supplies countertops and complementing products for kitchens and bathrooms. It delivers products and services to customers on time and completes within two weeks, with a strong emphasis on quality and meeting or exceeding customer expectations. The company was founded in 1988 in Arthur, Illinois.

Marque Medicos LLC is a healthcare provider based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in physical medicine services for injured workers, particularly within the Hispanic community. Founded in 2008, the company offers a range of services including orthopedics, hand specialty care, neurology, chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, pain management, and ambulatory surgical care. Marque Medicos focuses on outpatient-based surgical facilities that cater to various workplace injuries, such as strain injuries and pain in the lower back and neck, ensuring that patients receive experienced and effective treatment in a friendly environment.

AET is an engineering, design, and manufacturing company that focuses on providing engineered, cryogenic, and process equipment and precision-machined parts for application within the energy, industrial, and scientific market segments. It specializes in the design of customized vessels and piping assemblies used in a variety of temperature and pressure ranges, which includes cryogenic applications. Furthermore, as a fully certified ASME Code Section VIII Division 1 facility, the company has only ASME-certified welders. In addition to providing quality product and workmanship throughout the process, AET includes a full document package with each shipment. A sample of AET’s document package structure can be provided upon request. The majority of the company's solutions are used throughout the liquid-gas supply chain for the purification, liquefaction, distribution, storage, and end-use of gases and hydrocarbons. This includes cryogenic transfer, storage, and processing such as vacuum insulated piping, dewars, valve boxes, and expansion cans. In addition to vessels and cryogenic equipment, AET designs and manufacture precision-machined and water-jet cut parts. It is founded in South Holland, Illinois.

CarstinBrands.com supplies countertops and complementing products for kitchens and bathrooms. It delivers products and services to customers on time and completes within two weeks, with a strong emphasis on quality and meeting or exceeding customer expectations. The company was founded in 1988 in Arthur, Illinois.

Timewell Drainage Products is a family-owned manufacturer based in Timewell, Illinois, established in 1982. The company specializes in producing subsurface drainage products and supplies tailored for agricultural, waterworks, and residential applications. Timewell offers a diverse range of products, including corrugated plastic pipes, farm drainage tiles, fittings, stormwater detention and infiltration systems, chambers, inlet structures, and water quality treatment options. By providing these essential drainage solutions, Timewell aims to meet the needs of agricultural and commercial customers while contributing to effective water management practices.

Rucker's Wholesale and Service, Co. Inc., commonly known as Rucker's Candy, is a wholesaler and distributor of confectionery products, including a diverse range of candies and snacks. Founded in 1985, the company is headquartered in Bridgeport, Illinois. Rucker's Candy focuses on providing premium quality sweets that cater to the individual needs of its customers, ensuring a refined texture and taste in their offerings. The company primarily serves retail stores, supplying them with a variety of confectionery items designed to enhance their product selection.

PLI specializes in gift and loyalty card marketing solutions for retail, hospitality, and entertainment industries. With four U.S. facilities and international support, PLI offers card production, personalization, fulfillment, direct mail, advertising, and print services, serving over a thousand clients nationwide.

Marque Medicos LLC is a healthcare provider based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in physical medicine services for injured workers, particularly within the Hispanic community. Founded in 2008, the company offers a range of services including orthopedics, hand specialty care, neurology, chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, pain management, and ambulatory surgical care. Marque Medicos focuses on outpatient-based surgical facilities that cater to various workplace injuries, such as strain injuries and pain in the lower back and neck, ensuring that patients receive experienced and effective treatment in a friendly environment.

Rucker's Wholesale and Service, Co. Inc., commonly known as Rucker's Candy, is a wholesaler and distributor of confectionery products, including a diverse range of candies and snacks. Founded in 1985, the company is headquartered in Bridgeport, Illinois. Rucker's Candy focuses on providing premium quality sweets that cater to the individual needs of its customers, ensuring a refined texture and taste in their offerings. The company primarily serves retail stores, supplying them with a variety of confectionery items designed to enhance their product selection.

CarstinBrands.com supplies countertops and complementing products for kitchens and bathrooms. It delivers products and services to customers on time and completes within two weeks, with a strong emphasis on quality and meeting or exceeding customer expectations. The company was founded in 1988 in Arthur, Illinois.

Orthotech Sports Medical Equipment offers and sells a brand commercial fitness product line. Orthotech Sports Medical Equipment is located in Herrin, Illinois.

Timewell Drainage Products is a family-owned manufacturer based in Timewell, Illinois, established in 1982. The company specializes in producing subsurface drainage products and supplies tailored for agricultural, waterworks, and residential applications. Timewell offers a diverse range of products, including corrugated plastic pipes, farm drainage tiles, fittings, stormwater detention and infiltration systems, chambers, inlet structures, and water quality treatment options. By providing these essential drainage solutions, Timewell aims to meet the needs of agricultural and commercial customers while contributing to effective water management practices.

Shape LLC is a manufacturer based in Addison, Illinois, specializing in custom magnetic products. Established in 1966, the company designs and produces a variety of specialized transformers and inductors, including linear transformers, ferroresonant transformers, and constant wattage ballasts. Its products cater to diverse applications, such as airport lighting, water purification, telecom equipment, and medical devices, as well as advanced systems like X-ray equipment and laser power supplies. Shape also offers patented circuits that integrate regulating transformers with electronic controllers. The company markets its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and through representatives and distributors, serving a global clientele with innovative transformer solutions and magnetic assemblies.

Rucker's Wholesale and Service, Co. Inc., commonly known as Rucker's Candy, is a wholesaler and distributor of confectionery products, including a diverse range of candies and snacks. Founded in 1985, the company is headquartered in Bridgeport, Illinois. Rucker's Candy focuses on providing premium quality sweets that cater to the individual needs of its customers, ensuring a refined texture and taste in their offerings. The company primarily serves retail stores, supplying them with a variety of confectionery items designed to enhance their product selection.

Kay Manufacturing Company, Inc. is a precision production machining manufacturer based in Calumet City, Illinois, established in 1946. The company specializes in providing precision components and tight-tolerance parts primarily for the automotive industry, as well as serving sectors such as aerospace, agricultural, power sports, energy, and ordnance markets. By employing lean manufacturing techniques and automation, Kay Manufacturing efficiently produces advanced transmission components and other critical parts, allowing clients to benefit from reduced costs and improved product quality. The company's commitment to precision and efficiency positions it as a key player in the supply chain for various high-demand industries.

Arch Energy Illinois is a central and southern Illinois-based oil development and extraction company. It negotiates directly with property owners before contracting with drilling companies to test reserve potential and install oil wells.

ILMO Products Company, Inc. specializes in providing a range of gases, including medical, industrial, and laboratory gases, in various formats such as bulk, micro-bulk, cryogenic, and cylinder solutions. Additionally, the company offers welding and safety equipment, industrial supplies, and accessories, as well as welder rental and repair services. ILMO Products also supplies propane for both residential and commercial use. Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Illinois, the company serves a diverse clientele, including laboratories, universities, medical equipment manufacturers, food processing plants, and various industrial sectors across the United States, Canada, South America, and Europe.

Orthotech Sports Medical Equipment offers and sells a brand commercial fitness product line. Orthotech Sports Medical Equipment is located in Herrin, Illinois.

Gateway Rail Services is run by railcar owners who are passionate about repairing and restoring railcars. Gateway Rail Services is located in Madison, Illinois.

Williams Shooters Supply is a sports goods wholesaler based in Quincy, Illinois.

Doejo is a Chicago-based marketing agency that offers comprehensive consulting services tailored for both brick-and-mortar and online businesses. The agency specializes in crafting brands and developing engaging websites while providing expertise in search engine optimization and social marketing. In addition to these services, Doejo focuses on product development, motion graphics, and photography, helping emerging companies effectively promote their brands across web, mobile, and social media platforms. With a commitment to delivering creative solutions, Doejo aims to enhance the visibility and impact of its clients in a competitive marketplace.

Jimi Allen Photography, Inc. is a firm that delivers marketing consulting services. The company is located in Aurora, Illinois.

PLI specializes in gift and loyalty card marketing solutions for retail, hospitality, and entertainment industries. With four U.S. facilities and international support, PLI offers card production, personalization, fulfillment, direct mail, advertising, and print services, serving over a thousand clients nationwide.

CarstinBrands.com supplies countertops and complementing products for kitchens and bathrooms. It delivers products and services to customers on time and completes within two weeks, with a strong emphasis on quality and meeting or exceeding customer expectations. The company was founded in 1988 in Arthur, Illinois.

Elevate Digital is an interactive digital advertising and software company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2011. The company specializes in transforming consumer interactions with advertisers through its innovative products, which include interactive touch-screen glass displays installed in high-traffic areas. These displays facilitate a multi-sensory advertising experience by integrating rich media and city information, allowing consumers to engage directly with advertisements. Elevate Digital's technology enables advertisers to deliver targeted messaging, utilize intelligent applications, and collect valuable consumer data, thereby enhancing the overall consumer experience. Through its focus on interactive advertising, Elevate Digital aims to redefine the way brands connect with their audiences.

ILMO Products Company, Inc. specializes in providing a range of gases, including medical, industrial, and laboratory gases, in various formats such as bulk, micro-bulk, cryogenic, and cylinder solutions. Additionally, the company offers welding and safety equipment, industrial supplies, and accessories, as well as welder rental and repair services. ILMO Products also supplies propane for both residential and commercial use. Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Illinois, the company serves a diverse clientele, including laboratories, universities, medical equipment manufacturers, food processing plants, and various industrial sectors across the United States, Canada, South America, and Europe.

Kay Manufacturing Company, Inc. is a precision production machining manufacturer based in Calumet City, Illinois, established in 1946. The company specializes in providing precision components and tight-tolerance parts primarily for the automotive industry, as well as serving sectors such as aerospace, agricultural, power sports, energy, and ordnance markets. By employing lean manufacturing techniques and automation, Kay Manufacturing efficiently produces advanced transmission components and other critical parts, allowing clients to benefit from reduced costs and improved product quality. The company's commitment to precision and efficiency positions it as a key player in the supply chain for various high-demand industries.

Rucker's Wholesale and Service, Co. Inc., commonly known as Rucker's Candy, is a wholesaler and distributor of confectionery products, including a diverse range of candies and snacks. Founded in 1985, the company is headquartered in Bridgeport, Illinois. Rucker's Candy focuses on providing premium quality sweets that cater to the individual needs of its customers, ensuring a refined texture and taste in their offerings. The company primarily serves retail stores, supplying them with a variety of confectionery items designed to enhance their product selection.

Marque Medicos LLC is a healthcare provider based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in physical medicine services for injured workers, particularly within the Hispanic community. Founded in 2008, the company offers a range of services including orthopedics, hand specialty care, neurology, chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, pain management, and ambulatory surgical care. Marque Medicos focuses on outpatient-based surgical facilities that cater to various workplace injuries, such as strain injuries and pain in the lower back and neck, ensuring that patients receive experienced and effective treatment in a friendly environment.

Rucker's Wholesale and Service, Co. Inc., commonly known as Rucker's Candy, is a wholesaler and distributor of confectionery products, including a diverse range of candies and snacks. Founded in 1985, the company is headquartered in Bridgeport, Illinois. Rucker's Candy focuses on providing premium quality sweets that cater to the individual needs of its customers, ensuring a refined texture and taste in their offerings. The company primarily serves retail stores, supplying them with a variety of confectionery items designed to enhance their product selection.

Elevate Digital is an interactive digital advertising and software company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2011. The company specializes in transforming consumer interactions with advertisers through its innovative products, which include interactive touch-screen glass displays installed in high-traffic areas. These displays facilitate a multi-sensory advertising experience by integrating rich media and city information, allowing consumers to engage directly with advertisements. Elevate Digital's technology enables advertisers to deliver targeted messaging, utilize intelligent applications, and collect valuable consumer data, thereby enhancing the overall consumer experience. Through its focus on interactive advertising, Elevate Digital aims to redefine the way brands connect with their audiences.

Elevate Digital is an interactive digital advertising and software company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2011. The company specializes in transforming consumer interactions with advertisers through its innovative products, which include interactive touch-screen glass displays installed in high-traffic areas. These displays facilitate a multi-sensory advertising experience by integrating rich media and city information, allowing consumers to engage directly with advertisements. Elevate Digital's technology enables advertisers to deliver targeted messaging, utilize intelligent applications, and collect valuable consumer data, thereby enhancing the overall consumer experience. Through its focus on interactive advertising, Elevate Digital aims to redefine the way brands connect with their audiences.

Apparel Unlimited offers customized shirt printing and embroidery. The company is based in Georgetown, Illinois.

Marque Medicos LLC is a healthcare provider based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in physical medicine services for injured workers, particularly within the Hispanic community. Founded in 2008, the company offers a range of services including orthopedics, hand specialty care, neurology, chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, pain management, and ambulatory surgical care. Marque Medicos focuses on outpatient-based surgical facilities that cater to various workplace injuries, such as strain injuries and pain in the lower back and neck, ensuring that patients receive experienced and effective treatment in a friendly environment.

Rucker's Wholesale and Service, Co. Inc., commonly known as Rucker's Candy, is a wholesaler and distributor of confectionery products, including a diverse range of candies and snacks. Founded in 1985, the company is headquartered in Bridgeport, Illinois. Rucker's Candy focuses on providing premium quality sweets that cater to the individual needs of its customers, ensuring a refined texture and taste in their offerings. The company primarily serves retail stores, supplying them with a variety of confectionery items designed to enhance their product selection.

ILMO Products Company, Inc. specializes in providing a range of gases, including medical, industrial, and laboratory gases, in various formats such as bulk, micro-bulk, cryogenic, and cylinder solutions. Additionally, the company offers welding and safety equipment, industrial supplies, and accessories, as well as welder rental and repair services. ILMO Products also supplies propane for both residential and commercial use. Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Illinois, the company serves a diverse clientele, including laboratories, universities, medical equipment manufacturers, food processing plants, and various industrial sectors across the United States, Canada, South America, and Europe.

Marque Medicos LLC is a healthcare provider based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in physical medicine services for injured workers, particularly within the Hispanic community. Founded in 2008, the company offers a range of services including orthopedics, hand specialty care, neurology, chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, pain management, and ambulatory surgical care. Marque Medicos focuses on outpatient-based surgical facilities that cater to various workplace injuries, such as strain injuries and pain in the lower back and neck, ensuring that patients receive experienced and effective treatment in a friendly environment.

Arch Energy Illinois is a central and southern Illinois-based oil development and extraction company. It negotiates directly with property owners before contracting with drilling companies to test reserve potential and install oil wells.

Rucker's Wholesale and Service, Co. Inc., commonly known as Rucker's Candy, is a wholesaler and distributor of confectionery products, including a diverse range of candies and snacks. Founded in 1985, the company is headquartered in Bridgeport, Illinois. Rucker's Candy focuses on providing premium quality sweets that cater to the individual needs of its customers, ensuring a refined texture and taste in their offerings. The company primarily serves retail stores, supplying them with a variety of confectionery items designed to enhance their product selection.

Illinois Neurospine Institute is a medical company that engages in innovative and advanced spinal surgery and spine care.

SOMS Technologies LLC is a manufacturer and developer of advanced vehicle engine oil filters, including the innovative MicroGreen Engine Filter. Founded in 2006 and based in Valhalla, New York, with a technical and customer support office in Albion, Illinois, the company specializes in a range of filtration products suitable for various applications, from small four-cylinder engines to medium-duty diesel engines used in heavy-duty vehicles and fleets. The MicroGreen filter is designed to replace conventional oil filter assemblies without modifications to the engine or filter housing, enabling vehicles to operate for up to 30,000 miles without an oil change. SOMS Technologies also offers private label automotive filtration products and distributes its offerings through a network of authorized regional distributors.

SOMS Technologies LLC is a manufacturer and developer of advanced vehicle engine oil filters, including the innovative MicroGreen Engine Filter. Founded in 2006 and based in Valhalla, New York, with a technical and customer support office in Albion, Illinois, the company specializes in a range of filtration products suitable for various applications, from small four-cylinder engines to medium-duty diesel engines used in heavy-duty vehicles and fleets. The MicroGreen filter is designed to replace conventional oil filter assemblies without modifications to the engine or filter housing, enabling vehicles to operate for up to 30,000 miles without an oil change. SOMS Technologies also offers private label automotive filtration products and distributes its offerings through a network of authorized regional distributors.

SOMS Technologies LLC is a manufacturer and developer of advanced vehicle engine oil filters, including the innovative MicroGreen Engine Filter. Founded in 2006 and based in Valhalla, New York, with a technical and customer support office in Albion, Illinois, the company specializes in a range of filtration products suitable for various applications, from small four-cylinder engines to medium-duty diesel engines used in heavy-duty vehicles and fleets. The MicroGreen filter is designed to replace conventional oil filter assemblies without modifications to the engine or filter housing, enabling vehicles to operate for up to 30,000 miles without an oil change. SOMS Technologies also offers private label automotive filtration products and distributes its offerings through a network of authorized regional distributors.

SOMS Technologies LLC is a manufacturer and developer of advanced vehicle engine oil filters, including the innovative MicroGreen Engine Filter. Founded in 2006 and based in Valhalla, New York, with a technical and customer support office in Albion, Illinois, the company specializes in a range of filtration products suitable for various applications, from small four-cylinder engines to medium-duty diesel engines used in heavy-duty vehicles and fleets. The MicroGreen filter is designed to replace conventional oil filter assemblies without modifications to the engine or filter housing, enabling vehicles to operate for up to 30,000 miles without an oil change. SOMS Technologies also offers private label automotive filtration products and distributes its offerings through a network of authorized regional distributors.

Rucker's Wholesale and Service, Co. Inc., commonly known as Rucker's Candy, is a wholesaler and distributor of confectionery products, including a diverse range of candies and snacks. Founded in 1985, the company is headquartered in Bridgeport, Illinois. Rucker's Candy focuses on providing premium quality sweets that cater to the individual needs of its customers, ensuring a refined texture and taste in their offerings. The company primarily serves retail stores, supplying them with a variety of confectionery items designed to enhance their product selection.

NetRegulus is a global technology company based in Oak Brook, Illinois, founded in 1982. The company specializes in providing Internet of Things (IoT) and augmented reality (AR) platforms, as well as enterprise applications tailored for various industries. Its enterprise applications are designed to assist manufacturers and other businesses in managing the lifecycle of their products, encompassing creation, connectivity, operation, analysis, and servicing. Additionally, NetRegulus offers web-based enterprise regulatory management software that enables life science companies to efficiently manage clinical study and quality data, enhancing their operational effectiveness and compliance.

NetRegulus is a global technology company based in Oak Brook, Illinois, founded in 1982. The company specializes in providing Internet of Things (IoT) and augmented reality (AR) platforms, as well as enterprise applications tailored for various industries. Its enterprise applications are designed to assist manufacturers and other businesses in managing the lifecycle of their products, encompassing creation, connectivity, operation, analysis, and servicing. Additionally, NetRegulus offers web-based enterprise regulatory management software that enables life science companies to efficiently manage clinical study and quality data, enhancing their operational effectiveness and compliance.