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Apiture, Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in developing digital banking solutions for banks and credit unions across the United States. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Apiture offers products such as Apiture Open, which facilitates the opening of checking, savings, CDs, and loan accounts, and Apiture Xpress, an integrated digital banking solution tailored for both consumer and business account holders. The company focuses on empowering financial institutions by providing advanced software that enhances their ability to serve customers efficiently and effectively in today’s digital landscape. Through its API-driven approach, Apiture aims to streamline development processes and enable innovative banking solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients and their customers. Apiture operates as a subsidiary of First Data Corporation and maintains a strategic alliance with DefenseStorm, Inc.

The Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship, based in Greensboro, North Carolina, is the largest small-business incubator in the state, established in 1987. It offers a range of resources and support services to entrepreneurs and small business owners, including affordable office space, training programs, networking events, and personalized coaching. The organization focuses on helping individuals develop their business concepts into viable and sustainable enterprises, providing assistance in areas such as strategic planning, marketing strategies, goal setting, and financial modeling. A notable aspect of the center is its commitment to fostering diverse entrepreneurship, with a significant portion of its associates being minority or women-led businesses. The Nussbaum Center has a strong track record, with a high percentage of its associates remaining operational after five years, contributing to a reduction in small business failures.

Realty Income Corporation, known as The Monthly Dividend Company®, is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on providing reliable monthly income to its shareholders. The company generates revenue from a diverse portfolio of over 6,500 properties located across 49 states and Puerto Rico, all leased under long-term agreements with various commercial tenants. Realty Income has a notable track record, having declared 604 consecutive monthly dividends over its 51-year operating history and increasing its dividend 108 times since becoming public in 1994. The firm is recognized as a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index, underscoring its commitment to consistent dividend payouts.