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Steve Zacharias believes in small to midsize companies.

“We are convinced that this market niche is hugely underserved,” said Zacharias, founder and managing partner of Transact AOCP, a Chesterfield County-based mergers and acquisitions advisory firm.

“Ninety-eight percent of our work focuses on businesses with sales typically under $50 million,” he said. “These companies are too large for traditional business brokers but too small to get attention in the large investment banking firms.”

Zacharias started his consulting practice in 2001 and founded Transact Capital Partners LLC in 2003 to assist owners in raising capital or selling their business, he said.

“I was passionate about bringing the buyer and seller together to a successful closing,” he said.

The company’s name changed last year when his firm acquired Alpha Omega Capital Partners, a Henrico County-based investment bank with offices locally and in Orlando, Fla., and Lexington, Ky.

“It was important to capitalize on the valuable Web traffic AOCP (which stands for Alpha Omega Capital Partners) had developed through years of heavy marketing throughout the mid-Atlantic and Southeast,” Zacharias said in explaining the acquisition and name change.

“AOCP also had a strong presence in the industrial and manufacturing sectors, which we did not.”

Gary LeClair, chairman of the Richmond-based LeClairRyan law firm , sees Zacharias’ work in finance and investments as a plus for Transact.

“He has experience from both sides of the table,” LeClair said. “He can understand what the client is going through, and that is very valuable to many companies.”

Transact’s senior professionals have worked in or owned private businesses in various industries.

“They have had extensive experience in financial advisory roles,” Zacharias said. “Our people identify with the challenges that owners of businesses have.”

Transact’s sales rose almost 100 percent in 2010 compared with 2009.

“In 2010, Transact Capital had its best year ever,” Zacharias said. “2012 is off to a very strong start and should be up substantially over any other year we have had. Beside the merging of the two firms, some of the deals from 2011 that did not get closed will be closed during 2012.”

Zacharias doubled the size of the company after acquiring Alpha Omega from owner Tony Vincent, who now serves as a managing director of Transact.

Before the acquisition, Alpha Omega was handling deals in the $5 million to $30 million range. Transact’s deals were in the $500,000 to $5 million range.

“Prior to the AOCP acquisition, most of our clients came from referrals around Richmond and within Virginia,” Zacharias said.

Two-thirds of Transact’s business focuses on the representation of owners who are trying to sell their company or a division of their company. The remaining third is devoted to acquisition searches and recapitalizations of companies through new debt or equity funding.

“We raise capital by bringing in an investor,” said Zacharias, who worked for Richmond-based Media General Inc., the parent company of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, from 1975 to 2000, serving as corporate treasurer from 1993 to 2000.

Andy Keel of Chesterfield appreciated the guidance he received from Transact in 2010 when he sold his business, RGA Inc., a regional distributor and light manufacturing company.

“This was the first business I had ever sold. It turned out to be a situation where I felt unprepared for negotiations and decisions,” he said. “They educated me and represented me. It was a good experience and a fair experience.”

Harry Hoffon, chief executive officer of Eagle Fire Inc., a Chesterfield-based fire protection company, worked with Transact on setting up strategic initiatives.

“Steve brought a wide breadth of knowledge,” Hoffon said about Zacharias. “His background and knowledge helped us accelerate our learning and growth. He is a great asset.”

Will Krusen, president of Falcon Affiliates, a private-equity firm in Tampa, Fla., said Zacharias represented a client effectively when Zacharias sold the client’s company to Falcon.

“He helped establish a fair price for the company and fair terms,” Krusen said. “He brings value to both sides.”

Zacharias also owns Activa Business Brokers LLC, a business brokerage company that focuses on small businesses with up to $1 million in sales. The firm shares offices with Transact.

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Richmond, VA (March 2012) – Transact AOCP (Transact) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Haysi, VA-based Superior Fabrication, LLC (Superior), a fabricator of conveyor and other steel components used in the coal mining industry by the Providence Capital Partners One, LP (Providence), a private equity group located in Westbury, NY. Transact served as the exclusive financial advisor to Superior.

Superior has come from humble roots and its success is representative of the entreprenuers who have built it.  The company was founded by Leonard “Jody” Mullins over 25 years ago; he was later joined by Samuel Ross in 2007 who helped relocate the company to a more modern facility.  From its inception, Superior has grown from a small home operated, part-time business to a well established supplier of fabricated steel products to the coal mining industry.  Out of their 31,000 square foot manufacturing facility, Superior produces speciality conveyor and ventilation related components and parts to the mining industry.

Providence is a New York based private equity firm that invests in small manufacturing companies throughout the US and Canada. Providence services will include headquarters support, executive leadership, board management, issue management, government compliance, technology support, website development and treasury services. To learn more, visit www.providencegroup.us.

Both Sam Ross and Jody Mullins were pleased with the transaction and new ownership.  According to Sam Ross, President of Superior, “Superior has been very good to Jody and me but like all things, it was time for Jody to retire and pass the torch to the younger generation. We are very pleased that Providence will be carrying that torch forward.  It is important to Jody and me that Providence supports faith-based and charitable not for profit projects related to educational, social, spiritual and economic development.”

“When Tony Vincent, of Transact brought Superior to our attention in 2010, we were concerned about the remoteness of location. Upon learning more about Superior’s market niche, we quickly changed our minds and consider ourselves very fortunate to have found this exceptional opportunity. We want to thank Sam Ross, Jody Mullins and our investment partners, Meritus Ventures, LP.” said Timothy Mangeruga, a partner at Providence and newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Superior. “We recognize the realistic potential for Superior to double, and quite possibly, triple its production and earnings over the next 5 to 7 years. We feel the team in place has the ability and vision to meet this goal.”

Transact Managing Director, Tony Vincent commented, “In November, 2010 Transact was retained by Superior to represent them in the sale of the business. I have been please to see the principals at both Superior and Providence have been dedicated and enjoyable to work with from day one. We had many details to work out but all parties involved remained cordial and professional throughout the entire process.”

About Transact AOCP
Founded in 1999, Transact is an independent mergers and acquisitions advisory firm that specializes in merger/sale advisory, capital-raising services, strategic consulting and valuations to entrepreneurs, corporations and professional investors. With extensive experience in acquiring and operating private companies and divisions of public companies, the firm’s project teams are able to help many business owners effectively exit their companies or explore other opportunities. The Company is headquartered in Richmond, VA with offices in Florida and Kentucky.

To learn more about this transaction and others, call Tony Vincent 804-323-6868 ext. 107 or e-mail tvincent@transactaocp.com.  You may also visit our company’s website at www.transactaocp.com.

Securities transaction conducted through Alpha Omega Capital Securities LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC.

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RICHMOND, Va. — The Orlando office of Richmond-based Transact AOCP recently arranged a $6 million loan agreement for Coral Industries, Inc. of Tuscaloosa,Ala. by a multi-year debt facility provided by TAB Bank.

Jonathan Molayem, vice president of Transact AOCP in Orlando, served as financial advisor to Coral Industries in the transaction, working closely with Ogden, Utah-based TAB Bank to set up a customized lending facility for Coral Industries.

“We are seeing more evidence that lenders are willing and able to finance growth and expansion of mid-market industrial enterprises,” Molayem said. “This is a strong sign for our economy and it is especially good for the more than 300 workers currently at Coral Industries and all the additional workers the company will hire,” he continued.

Grant McAllister, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Coral Industries noted the added value working with Transact AOCP.  “I felt like they were genuinely interested in our business and that we both shared the same goal to find the best fit for our capital needs.  Transact AOCP’s knowledge and experience helped us accomplish that goal.”

About Transact AOCP
Founded in 1999, Transact is an independent mergers and acquisitions advisory firm that specializes in merger/sale advisory, capital-raising services, strategic consulting and valuations to entrepreneurs, corporations and professional investors. With extensive experience in acquiring and operating private companies and divisions of public companies, the firm’s project teams are able to help many business owners effectively exit their companies or explore other opportunities. The Company is headquartered in Richmond, VA with offices in Florida and Kentucky.

To learn more about this transaction and others, call Jonathan Molayem at 407-792-5451 or e-mail jmolayem@transactaocp.com.  You may also visit our company’s website at www.transactaocp.com.

Securities transaction conducted through Alpha Omega Capital Securities LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC.

The Bush tax cuts that generally lowered tax rates had sunset provisions making them expire at the end of 2010. This included a reduction of the individual’s capital gains tax rate from 20% to the current rate of 15%. As you know, through great political pressure brought on by conservatives in Washington, President Barrack Obama extended the sunset for two years, making the expiration date December 31, 2012. Thus without extraordinary action and unexpected legislation from the current Congress and White House, the federal capital gains tax rate will return to the 20% level on January 1, 2013. On top of that, capital gains will be subject to an additional 3.8% Medicare tax imposed by Obama’s health plan, resulting in a total capital gains tax rate of 23.8%. Of course, tax rates can change even further over the next year or two, but it is very unlikely that they will decrease.

As we consider and project future tax rates, it is helpful to review historical capital gain rates. The top federal rate on long-term capital gains was reduced from 35% to 28% in 1978. Over the next 25 years, the rate see-sawed between 20% and 28% before declining to the current 15% rate in 2003. Given the Super Committee’s debt reduction mandate and the discussion of the “Buffet Rule” which arguably involves increasing tax rates on capital gains and dividends, another extension of the 15% long-term capital gains tax rate seems unlikely.

As mentioned earlier, the federal long term capital gains rate is scheduled to return to its pre-May 2003 rate of 20% on January 1, 2013. Also beginning on January 1, 2013, the national health care reform legislation applies a 3.8% Medicare tax on capital gains and investment income for single taxpayers with income over $200,000 ($250,000 for married taxpayers). Thus, for every $1,000,000 in gain on the sale of your business, business owners will pay an additional $88,000 in tax in 2013 and beyond.

How does this impact your retirement and exit planning?

Let’s take an example of a business sale generating a $10 million capital gain to the owner in each year 2012 and 2013:

What this illustrates is that you would pay approximately 59% more in capital gain taxes in 2013 over 2012 assuming no change in tax laws. If we reverse the math, it means that you would have to sell the business for $1.15 million more to generate the same after tax cash in 2013 as you would have received if you had sold it for $10.0 million in 2012. This computes to an 11.5% increase in equivalent sale price, which in reality may take the business owner much longer than a year to achieve in higher value in order to net the same after-tax proceeds.

We believe that as the tax impact of the expiring capital gain tax rate will become more apparent as the year 2012 unfolds, many business owners who are planning to retire over the next several years will accelerate their plans in order to maximize their after-tax cash value of their business. This may result in an unusually large number of businesses offered for sale in the latter half of the year. And as economics has taught us, an increase in supply can lead to a reduction in prices, so savvy business owners may be smart to begin the process sooner rather than later.

It is also important to allow adequate time to sell your business. The entire process of selling a business generally takes between six to twelve months and can be very complicated. And since we are less than 15 months away from the 15% expiration date, the window will close fast and get crowed. If you are considering selling your business in the near future, we recommend that a business owner contact a tax advisor and an investment banker as soon as possible.

BY JIM SOWERS AND STEVE ZACHARIAS

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The professional team at Transact AOCP would be glad to meet with you on a highly confidential basis to explore your options in this regard. Please contact any member of Transact AOCP team if you would like to meet for this purpose. We will also give you some general business valuation guidance at absolutely no charge during that meeting.

About Transact AOCP
Transact AOCP is a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm focused on serving closely held companies with less than $100 million in revenues. Our team combines decades of transaction-related expertise in the areas of business transactions, valuations and equity recapitalizations.   Securities offered through Alpha Omega Capital Securities a FINRA – SIPC member firm.

Richmond, Virginia – September 19, 2011 – Transact Capital Partners LLC, a Richmond based business brokerage and merger & acquisitions advisory firm serving small to middle market businesses, today announced the acquisition of certain assets of Alpha Omega Capital Partners (AOCP) through an Asset Purchase Agreement effective immediately. Alpha Omega Capital Partners is a leading middle market investment bank mainly serving the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The combined firm will have offices in Richmond VA, Orlando FL and Lexington KY. Steve Zacharias, founder and managing partner of Transact Capital Partners, will lead the merged firm under its new name Transact AOCP, LLC. Tony Vincent, founder and President of Alpha Omega, will become a Managing Director of Transact AOCP. All existing employees of AOCP will all be retained. Acquisition price for the transaction was not disclosed.

“By bringing together these two well established business brokerage and investment banking firms, the combined entity will leverage the best resources and talents of each firm to serve its clients at the highest level, dramatically broadening its geographic reach and overall transaction capabilities,” said Steve Zacharias, Founder and Managing Partner of Transact. “We will continue our focus on companies of middle market size and below, and will not be competing with the larger investment banks. We are convinced that this market niche is hugely underserved and we plan to continue offering the highest level of professional service to those business owners.”

Tony Vincent, President of Alpha Omega Capital Partners, commented, “Transact Capital Partners is one of the highest regarded and trusted firms in the Virginia area serving small to mid-market businesses, and combined with our brand recognition and capabilities in the Southeast, I believe we will be the preeminent business brokerage and investment banking firm in the region serving this market. I am pleased to be part of the leadership team going forward. Our entire team is excited about the change and the expanded resources it will provide”

Transact AOCP will be headquartered in Richmond at the existing offices of Transact Capital Partners.

Contact information for Transact AOCP:

Transact AOCP, LLC.
7400 Beaufont Springs Drive, Suite 105
Richmond Virginia 23225
804-323-6868
www.transactaocp.com

About Transact Capital Partners:
Richmond, VA based Transact Capital Partner is a premier M&A and business brokerage firm that offers expertise in the areas of business mergers and acquisitions, valuation and equity recapitalizations. Transact’s sell-side representation is primarily throughout Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region while their acquisition searches take them across the U.S. and abroad. Transact’s team combines decades of transaction-related experience and professionalism with hands-on attention to detail for those small to mid-cap privately-held businesses having revenues of $1 million to $50 million.

About Alpha Omega Capital Partners:
AOCP is an independent investment banking firm focused on the needs of privately held companies with less than $100 million in revenues. With offices located in Richmond VA, Orlando FL, and Lexington KY, AOCP has completed over 100 transactions since 1999. The seasoned AOCP team brings extensive experience in running acquiring, and selling private companies or divisions of public companies. The firm has also helped many business owners explore alternative exit strategy opportunities and prepare their businesses for sale.

Richmond, VA and Lexington, KY – (August 2011) – Transact AOCP is pleased to announce the acquisition of Drake & Company (D&C), an accredited association management company (AMC) based in Chesterfield, MO by AMR Management Services (AMR), a full-service AMC serving national, regional and local client partners. AOCP served as the financial advisor to AMR.

Founded in 1992 by Steve Drake, D&C grew from an event planning and public relations firm to a full-service association management company specializing in the food and agricultural industry. D&C has been recognized four times by the Public Relations Society of America with the Silver Anvil for Excellence in Public Relations and honored with the American Society of Association Executives Summit Award.

AMR Management Services advances association success for a variety of national, regional and local client partners, including nonprofit trade and professional organizations. AMR services include headquarters and administrative support, executive leadership, board management, research and issue management, government affairs, conference and event management, technology support and website development, content management, fundraising, and marketing and creative services. AMR is charter accredited by the AMC Institute and active in the American Society of Association Executives. To learn more, visit www.AMRms.com.

AOCP is an independent investment banking firm focused on the needs of small privately held companies with less than $100 million in revenues. With extensive experience in owning, running, or investing in private companies or divisions of public companies, the firm’s principals are able to help many business owners exit their companies or explore other opportunities. www.aocp.com

“I have known Steve Drake for more than 15 years and have always admired his commitment and passion to our industry,” said John Ruffin, CAE, AMR President and CEO. “I am honored that he would trust me to continue his commitments to the D&C clients and team members. This acquisition solidifies AMR’s position as a leader in the AMC industry. AMR will maintain offices in Chesterfield, MO, Lexington, KY, and in Washington, DC. The combined company will be one of the 10 largest association management companies in the industry.”

Steve Drake, President of D&C commented, “John’s offer came at an opportune time for me. It allows me to start slowing down while continuing my passions of speaking about generational differences, social media and consulting with associations to develop strong boards.” AOCP Vice President Fred Doster commented, “In February, 2011 AOCP was retained by AMR to identify acquisition candidates within the association management industry. I was able to find a company that was the right fit with AMR and had an owner who was ready to make a transition.” AOCP also handled financing negotiations with the lender used in closing the transaction.

To learn more about Transact AOCP, please call Fred Doster 859.223.8157 or e-mail him at fdoster@transactaocp.com. You can also contact Transact AOCP’s Richmond, VA headquarters at 804.282.7680. Securities transaction conducted through Alpha Omega Capital Securities LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC.

Richmond, VA and Tallahassee, FL – (August 2011) – Transact AOCP is pleased to announce the acquisition of Williams Panhandle Propane, Inc. (WPP), an independent propane retailer with locations in Tallahassee and Carrabelle, FL by Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (NYSE:FGP), a Fortune 1,000 company what through its operating partnership, Ferrellgas, L.P., serves approximately one million customers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

WPP is a locally owned and operated propane dealer that serves residential and commercial customers in the Northwester and North Central regions of Florida from its Tallahassee headquarters and a satellite location in Carrabelle. Established in 1972, WPP is one of the most dependable LP gas and storage system suppliers in the region. As the nation’s premier propane provider, Ferrellgas serves home, business, and agriculture customers. This most recent purchase adds to the approximately 225 acquisitions the company has completed in its more than 70-year history. During that time, Ferrellgas has grown from a single-location, independently owned propane retailer to a publicly traded company that is one of the largest propane retailers in the United States.

“The addition of Williams Panhandle provides us with a significant strategic improvement in Florida’s growing state capital, as well as along its Gulf coast,” President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Wambold says. “This acquisition also gives us the opportunity to service an attractive market area that complements existing Ferrellgas operations. We look forward to continuing Williams’ tradition of excellent service to the residents and businesses throughout the area.”

Transact AOCP is an independent investment banking firm focused on the needs of small privately held companies with less than $100 million in revenues. With extensive experience in owning, running, or investing in private companies or divisions of public companies, the firm’s principals are able to help many business owners exit their companies or explore other opportunities. www.transactaocp.com

According to Bud Williams, President of WPP, “The sale allows me to retire with the knowledge that the Company’s future is in good hands and its customers and employees will be treated with fairness and respect.”

Transact AOCP Managing Director Anthony Vincent commented, “Bud told me the first time we met that he was looking for a purchaser that he could trust to take good care of his employees and customers and treat the shareholders fairly. Although large and sophisticated, Ferrell turned out to be the perfect buyer for WPP. We are pleased to have been given the opportunity by Bud Williams to assist all parties involved.”

To learn more about Transact AOCP, please call Anthony Vincent 804-282-7681 Extension 107 or e-mail  him at avincent@transactaocp.com.

Richmond, VA – (May 2011) Alpha Omega Capital Partners (AOCP) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Custom Wiring, Inc., by CW Assemblies, LLC. AOCP served as the financial advisor to CW Assemblies, LLC.
Custom Wiring was founded in 1980 by Larry R. Diggins, Sr., and was followed into management by his son Ray Diggins Cain who has managed the business since 2002. The company provides electrical wire harness assemblies and related products for appliance and industrial equipment companies primarily located in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana.

CW Assemblies founder, Robert S. Coats, commented, “This acquisition of Custom Wiring provides an opportunity to add additional products to the existing customers, plus grow the customer base. This will help enhance Custom Wiring’s excellent reputation for their quality. With the purchase of a family business with family values, we won’t have to change that part of the business although we do plan to enhance the capability and capacity of the business in order to achieve our goals. We see the future of the company being an extension of the vision that Mr. Diggins had set, to provide high quality products and superior customer support. We are confident that we can add and build upon this business model”.
AOCP Vice President Fred Doster commented, “When Rob Coats laid out his acquisition criteria, Custom Wiring came immediately to mind. I had known the Diggins family for a number of years, and it seemed that this might be the right time.”

To learn more about Alpha Omega Capital Partners, please call Fred Doster 859.223.8157
at or email him at fed@aocp.com or the Richmond Office at 804.282.7680.

About AOCP

AOCP is an independent investment banking firm focused on the needs of small privately held companies with less than $100 million in revenues. With extensive experience in owning, running, or investing in private companies or divisions of public companies, the firm’s principals are able to help many business owners exit their companies or explore other opportunities. www.aocp.com

POWHATAN, VA (Dec 30, 2010) – Transact Capital Partners is pleased to announce the sale of RGA, Incorporated DBA Ron Goodin & Associates, Inc. to Tampa, FL-based Falcon Affiliates, LLC. Transact Capital Partners acted as advisor to RGA with respect to the transaction. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Based in Powhatan, VA, RGA is a leading value added distributor and integrator of traffic control equipment to the Mid-Atlantic. The Company, founded in 1977, has grown to serve five jurisdictions providing customers with state of the art traffic control needs. The Company represents some of the nation’s largest equipment manufacturers including Siemens and General Electric.

“Andy Keel has done a tremendous job growing RGA to the enterprise that it is today. This is a great step for Andy, who is ready to retire from the business over the coming years. We believe Falcon fits very well as an acquirer who can take the company to the next level” comments Steve Zacharias, Managing Partner of Transact Capital Partners.

About Ron Good and Associates, Inc (RGA)

Owned by J. Andrew Keel (“Andy”), RGA is a leading value added distributor of traffic control and intelligent transportation systems to the Mid-Atlantic. of wood, laminate, and vinyl flooring to the Mid-Atlantic. Some of its key vendor relationships include Siemens, GE Lumination, and Iteris, Inc. RGA is well know for its strong product knowledge and a great ability to guide customers through the process of designing and implementing traffic systems.

The Company is headquartered out of Powhatan, VA.

About Falcon Affiliates, LLC

Falcon Affiliates is an active private investment group providing capital and expertise to small and medium sized enterprises. Founded by William Krusen, the firm seeks to invest into businesses having steady growth prospects and defensible market share. Their industries of preference include value added distribution, light manufacturing, business services, and branded products.

About Transact Capital Partners

Richmond, VA based Transact Capital Partner is a premier M&A Advisory and business brokerage firm that offers expertise in the areas of business mergers and acquisitions, valuation and equity recapitalizations. Transact Capital’s sell-side representation is primarily throughout Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region while their acquisition searches take them across the U.S. and abroad. Transact Capital’s team combines decades of transaction-related experience and professionalism with hands-on attention to detail for those small to mid-cap privately-held businesses having revenues of $1 million to $50 million.

One of Transact’s own, Stan Maupin was honored at the Richmond Venture Forum as a top 25 entreprenuer over the past 25 years. This award was made during the 25th anniversary Venture Forum celebration and attended by many of the region’s prominent entreprenuers. Mr. Maupin was awarded this for his efforts in founding and growing Office America, an office supply retainer that later sold to Staples, Inc.

To view the full report, please click use the following address:

http://www.richmondventureforum.com/Resources/Documents/Top%2025%20Richmond%20Grid%20Publication.pdf

Other entrepreneurs and businesses honored were:

• Bryan Bostic; 2bTechnology, Inc.
• Dan Neuwirth and Fran Dirksmeier; Agility Healthcare Solutions, LLC
• William H. Goodwin, Jr.; CCA Industries
• Dean Dodrill; Amteva Technologies
• Jeff Veatch, Win Sheridan and Brian Callaghan; Apex Systems, Inc.
• Theo J. de Wolff; Robcar Investments, LLC
• Dr. David Bostwick; Bostwick Laboratories
• Richard D. Fairbank and Nigel W. Morris; Capital One Financial
• Sandy Williamson and Slaughter Fitz-Hugh; CapTech Ventures, Inc.
• Austin Ligon and Richard L. Sharp; CarMax, Inc.
• Robert L. Lynch; CyMed, Inc.
• Ting Xu; Evergreen Enterprises
• James E. Ukrop; First Market Bank
• Christopher H. Williams and H. Hiter Harris III: Harris Williams & Company
• Tonya Mallory; Health Diagnostic Laboratories, Inc.
• Gordy Fox; Home Care Delivered, Inc.
• Karen Booth Adams; Hot Technology Holdings
• Evan T. Edwards and Eric S. Edwards; Intelliject, LLC
• Scott Walker and William Loving; Ironworks Consulting
• Gary D. LeClair and Dennis M. Ryan; LeClair Ryan
• Ron Moore and Stan Maupin; Office America
• Jim Brady; Payerpath, Inc.
• Stuart Holt; Response Marketing Group, LLC
• Shawn Boyer and Dave Bosher; SnagAJob
• John Whitlock; The Whitlock Group
• John Reid Blackwell

About the Venture Forum:
The Venture Forum, a local organization that promotes entrepreneurship, marked its 25th anniversary yesterday by honoring 25 of the Richmond area’s most successful entrepreneurial businesses of the past 25 years. About 200 people attended the celebration, including Dan Neuwirth, CEO and director of Agility healthcare Solutions LLC, and Slaughter Fitz-Hugh, founder and chief operations officer of CapTech Ventures, Inc.