Chad Bergsma

The Connable Office, Inc. is a multi-family office headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The firm was founded in the late 1800s. They were acquired in 2024 by Cresset Capital Management LLC, a subsidiary of Cresset Manager LLC. The Connable Office provides wealth management and planning services to a limited number of client families throughout the US and abroad.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

VNN, Inc. develops online sports information systems. It offers sportshub and pressbox products. The firm allows athletes to upload videos, pictures, stories, and scores from their desktops, tablets and phones. Its services include team management application, media score reporting, and digital game tickets. The company was founded by Richard DeVos, Mathew Anderson and Ryan H. Vaughn in 2010 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

AdAdapted, Inc. provides mobile advertising services through non-disruptive integrated and native ads in mobile games and apps. It offers native ad spots, which are served within the context of consumers mobile apps. The company was founded by Molly McFarland and Michael Pedersen in 2012 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Nucraft Furniture Co., manufactures wood office furniture. The firm creates furniture for conference rooms, lobby and reception areas, private offices, case goods, occasional tables and benches, and training areas. It also offers ancillary products. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Comstock Park, MI.

The Huntington National Bank engages in the provision of personal and business banking services to individuals and families, small and middle market businesses, and not-for-profit businesses. Its services include online and mobile banking, borrowing, investments, insurance, planning, and security services. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Mercantile Bank of Michigan provides financial products and services. The firm offers checking, savings, and student accounts. Its lending portfolio includes mortgage loan products; consumer loans, such as home equity, automobile, recreational vehicle, personal, and overdraft protection loans; and business loans comprising small business administration financing options. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Atomic Object LLC designs and develops web, mobile, desktop and device related software. The firm serves automotive, healthcare, education, and financial services industries. The company was founded by Bill Bereza and Carl Erickson in 2001and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, Inc. offers funds to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for ovarian cancer. It provides education and support to families living through an ovarian cancer diagnosis, OCRF funds the research and programs needed to ensure hope for a future without ovarian cancer. The company was founded by Ann Schreiber in 1994 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Right Place, Inc. is a business assistance service provider located in Grand Rapids, MI. The non-profit company is located in Greater Grand Rapids, which is known for its fast-growing tech industry and strong talent pipeline of STEM graduates. The region offers affordable and easy access to major markets and has a robust infrastructure, making it an attractive location for companies of all sizes. The company has been helping West Michigan companies since 1985 to invest over $5.10 billion and create 47,000 new jobs in the region.

Eighth Light Holdings, Inc. is engaged in the provision of software development services. It delivers web, mobile, and embedded projects using variety of programming languages, including Java, Ruby on Rails, iOS, and Android. The company was founded by Micah Martin and Paul Pagel in 2006, and is headquartered in Libertyville, IL.

observIQ, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise information technology monitoring integration solutions. It offers True Visibility Suite for VMware, BindPlane, BindPlane for New Relic, Bindplane for Microsoft, BindPlane for Google Cloud Monitoring, BindPlane for New Relic Logging, Plugins for VMware vRealize Orchestrator, content packs for VMware vRealize Log Insights, and Oracle Enterprise Manager Plugins. The company was founded by Nathan Owen and Carl Erickson in 2007 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Legacy Trust is a private trust bank that provides wealth management and trustee services for business owners, retirees, families, foundations, and more. The private company is based in Grand Rapids, MI. The company's services include investment management, client service, and support of business development efforts. The company also provides financial planning and retirement savings reforms. The company's team of experienced financial advisors helps clients build and support their legacy. The company has been named one of the best and brightest companies to work for in Michigan for the fifth year in a row. Tracey Hornbeck has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Tappan Hill Venture Partners LLC (Tappan Hill Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Blockwork LLC develops sales and business management tools for food aggregators, distributors, and producers. Its supply chain platform enables foodservice buyers to purchase from local suppliers while maintaining complete supply chain transparency. The company was founded by Erika Block on January 25, 2006 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Pedago LLC provides revolutionizes online education services. The company was founded by Tom Adams and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Independent Bank (Grand Rapids, Michigan) is based in Grand Rapids, MI. Part of Independent Bank Corp. (Michigan), Independent Bank (Grand Rapids, Michigan) is a bank that offers loans, mortgages, personal and business banking services. William Bradford Kessel has been the CEO of the company since January 01, 1993.