MBA Full Portfolio Book - Cincinnati USA

Updated 2/11/2013

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Portfolio Companies by Service Industry
Business Services…………………………………………………………………. Page 4
Amantea Nonwovens.............................................................................. Page 5
Apex Environmental Services................................................................. Page 6
Aunty’s Homemade Food…………………………………………………… Page 7
Best Upon Request................................................................................. Page 8
Che’ International Group…………………………………………………….. Page 9
Coolant Control……………………………………………………………….. Page 10
Diversitech…………………………………………………………………….. Page 11
Environmental & Safety Solutions…………………………………………... Page 12
Hightowers Petroleum………………………………………………………… Page 13
Kanu Investments Inc…………………………………………………………. Page 14
LaVERDAD Marketing & Media……………………………………………… Page 15
Muñoz Brandz…………………………………………………………………. Page 16
PEP…………………………………………………………………………….. Page 17
Quality Associates…………………………………………………………….. Page 18
RCF……………………………………………………………………………… Page 19
Smart IT………………………………………………………………………… Page 20
Sterling Print Solutions……………………………………………………….. Page 21
Trio Enterprises………………………………………………………………… Page 22
Validex (d.e. Foxx).................................................................................... Page 23
World Pac Paper………………………………………………………………. Page 24
XLC Services (d.e. Foxx)……………………………………………………… Page 25

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Construction Services……………………………………………………………. Page 26
Diversified Facility Solutions (DFS)…………………………………………. Page 27
Foxx Construction (d.e. Foxx)……………………………………………….. Page 28
Hi-Mark Construction Group…………………………………………………. Page 29
Jostin Construction……………………………………………………………. Page 30
Megen Construction…………………………………………………………… Page 31
M-PACT Corporation………………………………………………………….. Page 32
TriVersity Construction Company…………………………………………… Page 33
Professional & Technical Services……………………………………………. Page 34
DNK Architects………………………………………………………………… Page 35
Foxx & Company CPA’s (d.e. Foxx)………………………………………… Page 36
SFA Architects…………………………………………………………………. Page 37
TechSoft Systems……………………………………………………………… Page 38
Vivian Llambi & Associates (VLA)…………………………………………… Page 39

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Business Services

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Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip: 45237
Phone: (513) 842-6600
Amantea Nonwovens, LLC
6715 Steger Dr.
Cincinnati
OH
Fax: (513) 842-6610
Primary Contact: Tom Grabo, Controller
E-mail Address:
Website:
tomgrabo@amantea1.com
Business Description: AMANTEA NONWOVENS, LLC provides non-woven materials to P&G's
North American diapers and global tampon business through a distribution agreement with BBA
Fiberweb.
Geographic Region: Midwest

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Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip: 45246
Phone: (513) 772-2739
Fax: (513) 772-4739
President / CEO: Bill Evans
Apex Environmental Services, LLC
295 Northland Blvd.
Cincinnati
OH
E-mail Address:
Website:
bill.evans@apexservicesllc.com
www.apexservicesllc.com
Business Description: APEX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC offers experience,
knowledge and a proven track record in janitorial and facilities services. APEX excels in the
development of specific programs tailored to fulfill your immediate needs, as well as building solid
business relationships based on trust and confidence. APEX specializes in providing quick
response to customer concerns, adherence to deadlines, bolstered by our flexibility, and an
uncommon attention to detail. We ensure quality control through close account supervision by onsite
managers and random inspections. Apex provides janitorial services, post construction
cleaning, green cleaning, commercial carpet cleaning and facilities maintenance.
Geographic Region: Tri-State

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Company Name: Aunty’s Homemade Food
Address: P.O. Box 36561
City:
Cincinnati
State:
Ohio
Zip: 45236
Phone: (513) 226-1220
Fax: (513) 779-0155
President/CEO: Tennel Bryant
Email:
Website:
tbryant@auntyshomemadefood.com
www.auntyshomemadefood.com
Business Description: AUNTY’S HOMEMADE FOOD is a food service provider specializing in
premium quality food products ranging from school food service, contract food management,
catering, retail products and private label production. Aunty’s prepares over 5000 meals a day
throughout the tri-state area. Our commitment to our clients is to offer experience and knowledge
in the catering/food service industry. Aunty’s excels in providing excellent food service to our
customers, accountability and flexibility to provide great service. Aunty’s not only specializes in
top quality food products, but the ability to focus on each customer’s needs by
developing/customizing recipes and menus that match their particular needs. We ensure you will
receive top quality food products and excellent service.
Geographic Region: Tri-State

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Company Name: Best Upon Request Corporate, Inc.
Address: 8170 Corporate Park Dr., Suite #300
City:
Cincinnati
State:
OH
Zip: 45242
Phone: (513) 605-7800
Fax: (513) 605-7805
President / CEO: Tillie Hidalgo Lima
E-mail Address:
Website:
thl@bestuponrequest.com
www.bestuponrequest.com
Business Description: In business since 1989, BEST UPON REQUEST is a certified Minority
and Women Business Enterprise offering on-site concierge services to organizations nationwide
looking to improve their internal and external customer satisfaction. Our team of dedicated
concierges is on-hand to help improve employees’ work/life balance, leading to increased
retention, satisfaction and productivity. In the healthcare industry, our services are an innovative
approach to holistic, patient-centered care. In 2009, the American Hospital Association awarded
an exclusive endorsement to our concierge services. Best Upon Request won the 2009
Cincinnati Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics and ranked 47 th on the
2010 Hispanic Business magazine’s Fastest-Growing Companies list.
Geographic Region: National

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Company Name: Che International Group, LLC (CIG)
Address: 9435 Waterstone Blvd., Suite 140
City:
Cincinnati
State:
OH
Zip: 45249
Phone: (513) 444-2072
Fax: (937) 847-8011
President/CEO: Christopher Che
E-mail Address:
Website:
cche@cheinternationalgroup.com
www.cheinternationalgroup.com
Business Description: The CHE INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLC (CIG), incorporated in 2005, is a multinational
holding company. CIG specializes in acquiring, supporting, and aggressively growing its subsidiary
companies in diverse industries through accelerated organic growth as well as through acquisitions and/or
strategic joint ventures and divestitures. Today, CIG has two wholly owned subsidiary companies [Hooven-
Dayton Corp. (HDC) and Digital Color International (DCI)] with over 150 employees in four manufacturing
facilities across two states that serve multi-national corporations in the U.S. and across several continents.
HDC, acquired in 2007 and located in Dayton OH, is a 76 year old innovative supplier of high quality,
flexographic and digital labels, coupons, short run flexible packaging and specialty printing. DCI, acquired in
2011and located in Akron OH, is a 20 year old innovative supplier of high quality, innovative and fullyintegrated
wide format and digital print and creative solutions for temporary retail displays, specialty
packaging and custom folding cartons, offset print and finishing, fulfillment and warehousing, direct mail
campaign solutions, digital asset management (on-line storage) and digital storefronts (on-line fulfillment).
CIG is certified as a 100% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the National Minority Supplier
Development Council (NMSDC) through its Cincinnati-based affiliate, South Central Ohio Minority Supplier
Development Council (SCOMSDC). CIG continues to seek new subsidiary companies in diverse industries
that will allow it to present “total solutions” to its common customer base.
Cincinnati, Ohio-based CIG targets and acquires established companies that meet specific, predefined
criteria which include:
• Highly experienced operational management team.
• Technology and innovation leader in their respective industries.
• Proven ability to perform, with a history of providing innovative value added services to small and
multi-national corporations.
• Stable, well trained, cohesive work force.
• Broad but niche oriented capabilities and scalable operations.
• Track record of profitability and financial stability.
CIG identifies and develops strategic joint ventures and alliances with large Tier 1 companies to form
competent, quality oriented, and innovative companies with scale and capabilities across industry lines.
CIG seeks divestiture opportunities when major corporations shed divisions or subsidiaries that do not fit
their overall portfolios. CIG considers pursuing such divestiture opportunities when determined to meet its
acquisition criteria to ensure exponential growth.
Geographic Region: National

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Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip: 45217
Phone: (513) 482-6145
Coolant Control Inc.
5353 Spring Grove Ave.
Cincinnati
OH
Fax: (513) 242-4488
President / CEO: Gregory Battle
E-mail Address:
Website:
gwbattle@coolantcontrol.com
www.coolantcontrol.com
Business Description: COOLANT CONTROL INC. is an Ohio based company founded in 1975.
Our main office is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. We have manufacturing facilities in Cincinnati,
Wuhan China and Bangkok Thailand. The company started as a distributor of chemicals and
coolant additives before moving into the manufacturing arena. We have the ability to make
chemicals per the customer’s recipe.
Coolant Control’s services include: total chemical process management from procurement
through performance & disposal. Energy Management electrical energy optimization detecting
and repairing compressed air leaks and decontaminating electric motors reducing customers
utility bills, water treatment chemicals and services for boilers, cooling towers and waste
treatment. We have our own fleet of trucks and our own rail spur. We receive and ship by rail. We
service the world.
Geographic Region: International

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Company Name: Diversitech Inc.
Address: 110 Boggs Ln., Suite #325
City:
Cincinnati
State:
OH
Zip: 45246
Phone: (513) 772-4447 ext. 219
Fax: (513) 772-4446
President:
James Askew
CEO:
Lucretia Askew
E-mail Address:
Website:
james.askew@diversitechinc.com
www.diversitechinc.com
Business Description: DIVERSITECH was founded in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1993 by James
Askew, President with the objective of participating in all or any phase of a customer's project,
including: concept development, design, engineering, operations and support. Today, Diversitech
has been recognized as a leading engineering and operations company and as one of America's
fastest-growing small business (according to INC Magazine).
Operations and Maintenance
Diversitech provides comprehensive facilities operations and maintenance services. Diversitech's
engineers and technicians implement a totally-system, reliability-centered maintenance approach
to incorporate proactive elements for early detection, prevention and correction of potential
facility/system/equipment operational problems.
Geographic Region: National

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Company Name: Environmental & Safety Solutions, Inc.
Address: 10045 Springfield Pk., Suite #1
City:
Cincinnati
State:
OH
Zip: 45215
Phone: (513) 825-2885
Fax: (513) 825-4471
President & CEO: Lonnie Grayson
Email: lgrayson@essinc.info
Website: www.essinc.info
Business Description: ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY SOLUTIONS INC. offers a full range of
environmental, health, safety and technical staffing services to its clients while providing a quality
product in a professional manner on time and on budget. Environmental and Safety Solutions Inc.
and its associates bring over 100 years of experience focused on identifying and addressing
EPA and OSHA Compliance issues such as management of workplace safety, air and
wastewater permitting, waste management and minimization. We provide advanced technical
safety guidance for concerns such as machine guarding, control of hazardous energy sources
and confined spaces. When you have any OSHA or EPA compliance issues contact
Environmental & Safety Solutions, Inc. for the answers. We are currently servicing the
automobile, stamping, construction, healthcare, public utility, chemical, flexible packaging and
machining industries.
Environmental and Safety Solutions Inc.’s scope of services includes Compliance Management,
Permitting, Training, Regulatory Support, Engineering, Safety Services, Technical Staffing,
Construction, Manufacturing Services, and Safety Documentation and Certification.
Geographic Region: National

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Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip: 45005
Phone: (513) 423-4272
Hightowers Petroleum Co.
3589 Commerce Dr.
Franklin
OH
Fax: (513) 423-4570
President / CEO: Stephen Hightower
E-mail Address:
Website:
steve@hightowerspetroleum.com
www.hightowerspetroleum.com
Business Description: Hightowers Petroleum Co. (HPC) is a “Licensed Motor Fuel Dealer” providing
complete fluid management solutions by supplying gasoline and diesel fuel, throughout the United States.
Hightowers also sells branded and unbranded lubricants, oils, greases, bottle gases and specialty chemicals
on a national basis. Along with the ability to supply tanks, dispensers, monitoring equipment and
transportation of fuel, we focus on meeting the customer’s total petroleum needs. With a “Best in Class”
supply chain, managed with advanced technology and with a customer service driven team of professionals,
HPC maintains a competitive and value-added offering of fuel and fuel-related solutions. Everyone at HPC is
part of the business process and is personally accountable for quality.
Geographic Region: National

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Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip: 45241
Phone: (513) 769-2700
Kanu Investments Inc.
4050 Executive Park Dr.
Cincinnati
OH
Fax: (513) 769-2703
President / CEO: I. Enyi Kanu
E-mail Address:
Website:
ekanu@kanuassetmanagement.com
www.kanuassetmanagement.com
Business Description: KANU INVESTMENTS, INC. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and a
portfolio company of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Minority Business Accelerator (MBA). L.A. Scott Trucking
is a privately held DOT registered truckload contract carrier. It is a wholly-owned KANU Investments portfolio company.
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, our fleet of tractors and 53-foot-dry vans are available for national, regional or local service.
Some of our current customers include:
• Dart Container Corporation
• Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC
• The Coca-Cola Company
Our comprehensive dispatch network offers state of the art GPS tracking of all your shipments. Real-time equipment
location is an important issue for operating effectively and productively. We know our customers demand a high level of
service and our ability to locate and monitor your shipment is key to maximum performance.
No trip is too short for L.A. Scott Trucking. We have local trucks and drop trailers available. We can design a
customized plant-to-plant shuttle move or local delivery operation to suit your particular requirements.
Exceptional customer service is one of our most important value propositions at L.A. Scott Trucking. A commitment to
customer satisfaction is our number-one priority. Anyone can pick up freight and deliver it. We are flexible and can
adapt to any transportation or logistics issues with our goal being exceptional customer service.
Call our staff of experienced transportation professionals to provide you with solutions to all your transportation needs.
We will provide you with the right equipment, at the right time, for the right price. L.A. Scott Trucking is ‘Excellence In
Motion’.
Geographic Region: National

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Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip: 45242
Phone: (513) 891-1430
Fax: (815) 301-9664
President/CEO: Mike Robinson
LaVERDAD Marketing & Media
7817 Cooper Road
Cincinnati
OH
Email:
Website:
mike.robinson@laverdadmarketing.com
www.laverdadmarketing.com
Business Description: LaVERDAD means “the truth” in Spanish that’s the secret we use to
help our clients capture market share and win with their consumers or customer base.
We help brands effectively plan and execute marketing, PR and media programs to win with their
target markets. We do this by developing the right strategy to raise brand awareness, use the
right process to capture actionable and data-based insights, and then take action with our clients
to create campaigns that produce measurable results. Our integrated services include:
Marketing:
• Planning, Strategy & Branding
• Graphic Design, Copywriting, Creative Direction
• Advertising (Print, Radio, TV, Digital & Grassroots)
Media:
• Media Planning & Buying
• Pre & Post Production
• Media Relations
Public Relations:
• PR Planning, Strategy & Implementation
• Social Media Planning and Development
• Reputation/Newswire Management & Results Monitoring
Research:
• Applied Marketing Research, Focus Groups, Surveys & Interviews
• Employee & Customer Satisfaction
• Observational, In-home, In-store, and Voice of the Customer (VOC)
Geographic Region: National

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Company Name: Muñoz Brandz
Address:
8919 Rossash Rd.
City:
Cincinnati
State:
Ohio
Zip: 45236
Phone: (513) 247-3020
Fax: (513) 233-7971
President/CEO: Anthony Muñoz
Email:
Website:
Anthony@Munozbrandz.com
www.munozbrandz.com
Business Description: Muñoz Brandz (MB) is a certified MBE specializing in promotional
products and corporate uniforms. MB is owned and operated by former Cincinnati Bengal and
Pro Football Hall of Famer, Anthony Muñoz. MB is centrally located in Blue Ash, Ohio. MB offers
on-site embroidery and appliqué as well as inventory management and storage for fulfillment
programs. Our customers will receive the focused attention of a complete account team. Our
team will provide you with fresh, innovative ideas and solutions that will garner a competitive
advantage. Finally, you will be able to trust in the character and integrity of our company to
deliver on the promises we make.
Services we provide:
• Branded apparel and accessories
• Promotional products
• E-commerce solutions
• "Give Back" program: a portion of net proceeds are directed to the Muñoz Foundation or
a charity of your choice
Geographic Region: Tri-State

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Company Name: PEP
Address: 151 W. 4th Street, Suite 700
City:
Cincinnati
State:
OH
Zip: 45202
Phone: (513) 826-3876
Fax: (513) 826-0123
Primary Contact: Heather Fricke, Art Director & Sr. Client Services Mgr.
Email:
Website:
frickerh@peppromotions.com
www.peppromotions.com
Business Description: PEP is a team of strategy, creative, marketing, and project management
professionals who lead the industry in consistently delivering marketing promotions on-time, onbudget
and on-strategy. Our experienced personnel manage promotions representing over 100
brands for 25 clients in consumer healthcare, franchise food, finance, business-to-business and
consumer packaged goods industries. With more than 75 employees, PEP, headquartered in
Cincinnati, has operations in five U.S. cities. As a certified Minority Business Enterprise, we are
also committed to recruiting the best, diverse talent and training them to be even better.
PEP boasts a proven track record of delivering unparalleled performance perfected over 6,000
programs and $1 billion managed. PEP has been on the front lines of brand-changing initiatives
with work reaching you in retail demos, direct mail, sampling and web-based promotions for
world-class brands such as Tide, Gilette, Olay, Heinz and Tylenol.
Our customers are often challenged with navigating through complex regulations and processes
for often multi-faceted, integrated promotions. These challenges require exceptional strategic
promotion management. PEP is the solution. With the use of PEPConnect, our proprietary
web-based project management and metric-tracking tool, we continue to be the best in the
business at promotion execution.
Geographic Region: National

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Company Name: Quality Associates
Address:
5121 Fishwick Dr.
City:
Cincinnati
State:
OH
Zip: 45217
Phone: (513) 242-4477
Fax: (513) 242-4216
President / CEO: Delores Epps
E-mail Address:
Website:
depps@quality-associates.com
www.quality-associates.com
Business Description: QUALITY ASSOCIATES, INC. is a market expert in display
management, contract manufacturing, assembly, distribution and warehousing. Located within a
Federal Economic Empowerment Zone in Cincinnati, Ohio, our minority-owned firm has been a
successful business enterprise since 1987. With a staff of more than 150 employees, we offer a
vast array of services for our many satisfied clients. Our comprehensive project management
develops your product promotion from conception to distribution. We also provide the necessary
services such as assembly, packaging, warehousing, distribution, and even consumer testing.
Geographic Region: National

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Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip: 45069
Phone: (513) 612-7303
RCF Group
6454 Centre Park Drive
West Chester
OH
Fax: (513) 612-7313
President / CEO: Carl Satterwhite
E-mail Address:
Website:
carl@r-c-f.com
www.thercfgroup.com
Business Description: RCF Group truly partners with clients to create ongoing client value. By
educating clients and service as an industry expert resource, RCF Group counsels corporations
on appropriate and available facilities solutions, resulting in innovative outcomes that drive cost
savings. Our innovative approach allows us to serve as a single point of contact for a
corporation’s facilities management and workplace needs, selecting the right products, service
and partners to deliver a comprehensive solution for our clients. Our non-traditional structure
means we have removed hierarchical layers, allowing our team to perform with agility and drive
efficiencies.
• Commercial furniture including lobby, conference room, training room, private office
furniture and floor-to-ceiling demountable walls
• Office reconfigurations, space planning and interior design
• Move management and coordination
• Asset management/warehousing
• Millwork and modular case goods
• Flooring
• Landscape management
• Blinds/window treatments
• Modular power/data solutions
Geographic Region: National

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Company Name: SmartIT Staffing, Inc.
Address: 8160 Corporate Park Dr., Suite #125
City:
Cincinnati
State:
OH
Zip: 45242
Phone: (513) 530-0600
Fax: (513) 530-0066
President / CEO: Karen Cooper
E-mail Address:
Website:
kcooper@smart-itstaffing.com
www.smart-itstaffing.com
Business Description: SMART IT STAFFING, INC. provides information technology staffing
solutions and talent acquisition services to local organizations of all sizes, from start-ups to
Fortune 500 Companies. With over 125 employees, an experienced management team, and a
proven track record, many of the leading local organizations rely on Smart IT. Founded on the
ideals of integrity, results, communication, diversity, and community, SmartIT is more than just a
staffing company, we are a true partner for your IT workforce optimization. With our experience
in a wide range of technologies, SmartIT can help you maximize efficiency and productivity with
your most important asset – your people.
Geographic Region: National

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Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip: 41071
Phone: (859) 525-8028
Sterling Print Solutions
111 Beech Street
Newport
KY
Fax: (859) 525-8039
President / CEO: Charlie McGregor
E-mail Address:
Website:
cm@sterlingprintsolutions.com
www.sterlingprintsolutions.com
Business Description: STERLING PRINT SOLUTIONS offers a variety of print products and services utilizing the
owners 40+ years of experience and dedication to quality and service.
I. ONE STOP SHOP - DESIGN TO DELIVERY
o Our prepress and graphic design departments provide graphic design, preflighting, and digital proofing
to help expedite our client’s print orders.
o Our pressroom is one of the most complete in the mid-west. It includes 1, 2, 5 and 6 color sheet-fed
presses complimented with our web press. In addition, we are announcing our newest expansion of our
digital department. We have several digital machines offering a variety of options including variable
data.
o Our extensive bindery department includes die-cutters, stitchers, folders, computerized paper cutters,
shrink wrapping, and hot glue systems. We offer fulfillment programs along with our mailing services
too.
II. INNOVATION - FOR NOW AND THE FUTURE
o Direct to plate green technology allows plates to get to the pressroom without chemistry, therefore
eliminating VOC’s in the process.
o Developing exclusively with another local MBE ink company the new EGT “Even Greener Ink
Technology” for our printing ink/coatings. These innovative products allows for greater reduction of
chemicals in the pressroom while improving overall print quality by producing sharper dots and higher
gloss and these products are not currently available to our competition, giving us a “Greener”
advantage in the marketplace.
III. RESPONSIVENESS - OUR PROMISE
o Location, location, location…. with our facility located centrally in the mid-west (just south of
Cincinnati), we have many shipping corridor options available.
o Scale and Capacity….Utilizing our over 65,000 total square foot manufacturing facilities and dedicated
staff we have the ability to provide our clients with the scale and capacity required to deliver products
efficiently.
IV. LOCAL MBE CERTIFIED PRINTING COMPANY - BENEFITS
o For clients interested in leveraging economic inclusion and/or supplier diversity initiatives, Sterling
Print Solutions is a certified MBE company allowing our clients to take advantage of Tier I and Tier II
spend opportunities
o Sterling Print Solutions also utilizes a certified MBE ink supplier allowing our clients to leverage
additional Tier II spend opportunities.
Geographic Region: Midwest

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Company Name: Trio Enterprises
Address:
7750 Reinhold Dr.
City:
Cincinnati
State:
OH
Zip: 45237
Phone: (513) 679-7100
Fax: (513) 821-0230
President / CEO: Carvel Simmons
E-mail Address:
Website:
simmons.ce@onecalldoesall.com
www.trioenterprises.com
Business Description: TRIO ENTERPRISES has been providing truckload transportation services to a wide variety of
customers throughout the Midwest since early 1983. Our primary service areas include OH, IN, IL, WV, MI, KY, and PA. Some
of our major long-time customers include Procter and Gamble; Avon Products; Iams; JM Smucker, and others.
Intermodal Transportation: Trio Intermodal is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trio Trucking Inc., an asset-based contract motor
carrier. Trio has been meeting the unique needs of our customers with innovative transportation solutions for more than 19
years and this same approach holds true with Trio Intermodal. Our absolute commitment to providing quality door-to-door
transportation, regardless of mode, plus the experience, insight, and resources we bring to our customers differentiates us
from other companies offering access to rail services
Logistical Operations: Trio is certified by the State of Ohio as a qualified MBE/HUB provider for numerous Supplies and
Services for both Governmental Agencies, as well as for private business entities. Trio offers a wide variety of Supplies and
Services to meet almost any business requirement.
Insurance Operations: Carvel E. Simmons owns and operates Montgomery Insurance Center in Montgomery, OH and also
Shaeffer & Simmons Insurance Agency in Frankfort, OH. Mr. Simmons started in the Insurance business in the late 1960's and
has extensive experience developing and servicing your insurance needs. At present, these entities have a customer base
exceeding 4,000 policies.
The primary insurance products offered include:
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Auto Insurance
• Homeowners Insurance
• Commercial Insurance
Geographical Region: National

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Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip: 45202
Phone: (513) 639-8870
Fax: (513) 639-8903
Primary Contact: Jason Redar
Validex (d.e. Foxx & Associates)
324 W. 9 th Street
Cincinnati
OH
E-mail Address:
Website:
jredar@validex.com
www.validex.com
Business Description: VALIDEX is your single source for complete employment screening services. Since its
inception in 1983, performing background checks has been and continues to be the primary aspect of Validex. Our
research specialists understand the exact personnel background information you need to make timely hiring
decisions and are kept abreast of new and changing rules and regulations within this industry to ensure your
satisfaction.
Validex specializes in gathering the information to help your managers and human-resource professionals make
the best hiring and retention decisions. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Validex services clients across the
nation. You can depend on Validex employees for exceptional dedication to obtain accurate, timely information no
matter where you are located. Your satisfaction is truly the driving force behind our efforts.
The Validex client base is diverse and includes corporations in multiple industries. All of our clients have benefited
from our continual focus on the flawless execution of their desires and expectations.
Geographic Region: National

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Company Name: World Pac Paper
Address: 1821 Summit Rd., Suite #317
City:
Cincinnati
State:
OH
Zip: 45237
Phone: (513) 779-9595
Fax: (513) 779-1245
President / CEO: Edgar L. Smith, Jr.
E-mail Address:
Website:
elsmith@worldpacpaper.com
www.worldpacpaper.com
Business Description: WORLD PAC PAPER, LLC is a national distributor of high-quality printing and
packaging papers serving commercial printers, catalogers, publishers, integrated and independent
corrugated converters, folding carton/rigid box manufacturers, tube winders, laminators and paper
converters. It is the result of a partnership between The World Packaging Company, LLC (WORLD PAC),
an innovative packaging & global solutions company, and Clifford Paper, Inc., the largest and fastest
growing paper distributor in North America. Clifford Paper represents a full spectrum of printing and
specialty papers, distributing more than 700,000 tons of paper per year
This joint venture brings together the required sourcing, service, market knowledge and financial resources
needed to secure and maintain availability of the right paper products at the right place at the right time and
always at the right competitive market price.
Geographic Region: National

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Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip: 45202
Phone: (513) 621-3912
Toll Free: (877) 952-7378
XLC Services, LLC (d.e. Foxx & Associates)
324 W. 9 th Street
Cincinnati
OH
Fax: (513) 241-1634
COO:
Delores Hargrove-Young
E-mail Address:
Website:
dyoung@xlcservices.com
www.xlcservices.com
Business Description: XLC PERSONNEL SERVICES, LLC a leader in the traditional and
managed staffing industry, provides human-resource solutions to clients throughout the Midwest,
North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and Pennsylvania. XLC has grown rapidly since its
founding in 1986. Headquartered in Cincinnati, its clients range from multi-billion-dollar
corporations to mid-sized firms.
Our staffing services include:
• Managed staffing services for prototyping (test market production support)
• Managed staffing services for laboratory, warehouse and storeroom operations
• Traditional staffing services of clerical and light industrial personnel
• Executive search services
Geographic Region: National

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Construction
Services

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Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip: 45215
Phone: (513) 561-0051
Fax: (513) 631-3433
Managing Member: Emmett Drane
Diversified Facility Solutions (DFS)
1550 Magnolia Dr.
Cincinnati
OH
Email Address:
Website:
edrane@dfscincy.com
www.dfscincy.com
Business Description: DIVERSIFIED FACILITY SOLUTIONS (DFS) provides Commercial Construction
Services, General Contracting, and Project Management. Our business model creates immediate capacity
and credibility to drive world class building solutions for our clients.
DFS brings a track record of expertise and past performance that is unparalleled in experience and knowhow.
DFS works as a team for our client ensuring that all aspects of the project can be managed effectively
with people of quality and skill. These skill sets provide the experience and expertise essential for the
successful completion of the projects. DFS provides its clients support from project conception to completion.
Geographic Region: Tri-State

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Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip: 45202
Phone: (513) 639-8868
Foxx Construction, LLC
324 W. 9 th Street
Cincinnati
OH
Fax: (513) 639-8968
COO:
LeVon Thompson
E-mail Address:
Website:
lthompson@foxxconstruction.com
www.pdxco.com
Business Description: FOXX CONSTRUCTION, LLC is a longtime provider of Construction
Management and Facility Management services.
Our Construction Management Group maintains the staff and expertise to handle all phases of
the construction planning and execution processes, from pre-design to start-up and turnover. Our
experience includes projects with capital budgets in excess of $200 million. We have developed
unique, specialized approaches for small projects, in the range of $1 million to $20 million.
Our Facility Management Group uses technologies and skill sets to drive down the cost per
square foot of maintaining your facilities and equipment.
Construction Management
We have over 20 years experience providing Construction Management services. We have comanaged
the construction of some of the most significant facilities in Cincinnati, Ohio. Our
portfolio includes Shoemaker Center at the University of Cincinnati, all of Procter & Gamble's
major facilities in the past 10 years, the Cincinnati Reds' Great American Ball Park, and
Glassbowl Stadium in Toledo, Ohio. We are co-managing the construction of Cinergy Center, the
Greater Cincinnati convention center expansion, as well as a variety of other projects.
Facility Management
We provide Facility Management services for area hospitals and office buildings. These services
include maintaining mechanical and plumbing systems, resolving building-related tenant issues,
and coordinating construction of building modifications. Detailed planning and flawless execution
are critical to minimizing each project's impact on the work environment.
Geographic Region: Midwest

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Company Name: Hi-Mark Construction Group Inc.
Address:
3577 Commerce Drive
City:
Franklin
State:
OH
Zip: 45005
Phone: (513) 423-4272
Fax: (513) 423-5750
Vice President: Quincy Hightower
COO:
Dawn Lindsey
Email:
Website:
quincy@himarkcg.com
dawn@himarkcg.com
www.himarkcg.com
Business Description: HI-MARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP is an outgrowth of a 52-year old
family business founded in 1957. The broad capability of Hi-Mark Construction Group makes us
the right contractor well suited for a wide range of construction assignments from design build to
general contracting and construction management. Our team has the experience to provide high
quality services in a safe, timely and cost effective manner. We are committed to exceeding our
clients’ expectations on every one of our projects. Our services include and take into account:
• Planning and development
• Self-performing services (Carpentry, Masonry, Concrete, Steel Erection)
• Bonding
• Inclusion programs (e.g. NMSDC; LBE; MBE; WBE etc)
• Pre-construction services
• Construction
• Post Construction
Geographic Region: Regional

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Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip: 45206
Phone: (513) 559-9390
Jostin Construction, Inc.
2335 Florence Ave.
Cincinnati
OH
Fax: (513) 559-1997
President / CEO: Albert C. Smitherman
E-mail Address:
Website:
lsmitherman@jostinconstruction.com
www.jostinconstruction.com
Business Description: JOSTIN CONSTRUCTION, INC. is a Cincinnati based corporation providing selfperformed
concrete and general construction services to managers, general contractors, and owners. With over
35 years of combined hands-on experience in the construction industry, Jostin’s management team continually
strives for innovative and cost effective ways to improve safe and on time project completions. Jostin hosts a
team construction managers and civil engineers, whose expertise range from building automobile plants and
steel mills, to estimating, field operations and project management. Company President, Albert Smitherman, is
committed to economic growth and development in Cincinnati.
Geographic Region: Tri-State

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Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip: 45240
Phone: (513) 742-9191
Megen Construction Co.
11130 Ashburn Rd.
Cincinnati
OH
Fax: (513) 742-9393
President / CEO: Evans Nwankwo
E-mail Address:
Website:
enwankwo@megenconstruction.com
www.megenconstruction.com
Business Description: MEGEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is able to offer a wide range of construction
services to its clients. These services include General Contracting, Construction Management, Estimating,
Design-Build, Program Management, Contract Administration and Section 8(a) Construction Services.
Geographic Region: National

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M-PACT
Corporation
Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip: 45232
Phone: (513) 679-2023
M-PACT Corporation
5005 Winton Rd.
Cincinnati
OH
Fax: (513) 679-2032
President / CEO: Michael Griffie
E-mail Address:
mgriffie@m-pactcorp.com

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Company Name: TriVersity Construction Company, LLC
Address: 5050 Section Ave., Suite #330
City:
Cincinnati
State:
OH
Zip: 45212
Phone: (513) 672-5074
Fax: (513) 672-5035
President & CEO: Melvin Gravely
E-mail Address:
Website:
mgravely@trivc.com
www.trivc.com
Business Description: TriVERSITY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC is a full service builder with the
ability to take your project from concept to completion, offering a wide range of construction services. These
services include:
• Preliminary Site Analysis
• Lump Sum & Conceptual Estimates
• Constructability Reviews
• Value Engineering Services
• Construction Management Services
• Design/Build Services
Why TriVersity?
We offer a single-source responsibility for preconstruction and construction. TriVersity teams with “key
subcontractors.” These are firms we have pre-qualified and worked with repeatedly and successfully. We
require our key subcontractors also to form partnerships with minority firms with a goal of 30% MBE
participation. This increases economic inclusion and fosters development and growth among all our
subcontractors.
Geographic Region: Tri-State

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Professional
&
Technical
Services

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Company Name: DNK Architects, Inc.
Address:
2616 Central Pkwy.
City:
Cincinnati
State:
OH
Zip: 45214
Phone: (513) 948-4146
Fax: (513) 679-4712
President / CEO: David Kirk
VP Business
Development: Guinette Kirk
E-mail Address:
Website:
dkirk@dnkarchitects.com
gkirk@dnkarchitects.com
www.dnkarchitects.com
Business Description: DNK ARCHITECTS, INC. is a Cincinnati, Ohio based architectural firm
managed by a team of seasoned professionals with an average of 28 years experience on public
and private projects. We provide architecture, interior design, planning and landscape design
services as one of the area’s leading boutique architectural firms. Our client relationships consist
of Fortune 500 companies, middle market corporations, public agencies and private companies.
DNK Architects is a member of the US Green Building Council. Our market sectors include
education, healthcare, workplace and government.
Geographic Region: Midwest

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Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip: 45202
Phone: (513) 639-8844
Foxx & Company CPAs
324 W. 9 th Street
Cincinnati
OH
Fax: (513) 241-1634
President / CEO: Patricia Foxx
E-mail Address:
Website:
pfoxx@foxxco.com
www.foxxcpas.com
Business Description: FOXX & COMPANY CPAs is a minority-owned, certified, public
accounting firm with offices located in Cincinnati, Ohio and Bethesda, Maryland. When Foxx &
Company was established in 1977, we set out to provide a full range of accounting and financial
management services for clients seeking top-caliber financial counseling. Foxx & Company is
committed to providing the highest-quality work to each of its clients in a timely, personalized and
professional manner.
Foxx & Company has Partners and Managers averaging over 24 years of accounting and
auditing experience. All are CPAs; many are MBAs, Certified Fraud Examiners and Certified
Professional Managers.
Foxx & Company and its employees are members in good standing of the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Ohio Society of CPAs, the Maryland Society of CPAs,
the Illinois Society of CPAs, and the Virginia Society of CPAs. AICPA Member
Geographic Region: Midwest

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Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip: 45202
Phone: (513) 721-0600
SFA Architects
300 W. Fourth Street
Cincinnati
OH
Fax: (513) 721-0611
President / CEO: Emilio Thomas Fernandez
Email:
Website:
tfernandez@sfa-architects.com
www.sfa-architects.com
Business Description: SFA is a full‐service design‐oriented firm established in 1967.
Composed of architects, engineers, planners and interior designers, we provide a combination of
skills, expertise and problem‐solving techniques for numerous types of facilities each year.
Our projects varying in size from the remodeling of a few hundred square feet to the design of
facilities larger than 400,000 square feet. During the past five years we have been involved with
projects totaling more than $515,000,000. The wide range of services we offer encompass the full
spectrum of client needs, from project inception to completion, and gives our clients a single
source of responsibility for most of their building design needs. We are a well‐established firm
dedicated to design and construction excellence, a fact demonstrated by our large list of repeat
clients. Great pride is taken in our ability and willingness to approach our client's needs in a
sympathetic and pragmatic manner. Each project's economic feasibility and its success are of
prime importance to us.
Our technical staff is composed of long‐associated members of our firm who have a wealth of
experience, in combination with knowledgeable younger members with fresh, innovative ideas
and approaches. We bring to each project a BALANCED team, a team that brings a high quality
of UNIFORMITY to each phase of the project, and a wealth of EXPERIENCE that in turn
produces for our clients the best results attainable.
Several of SFA Architect's staff members are LEED Accredited Professionals. As the industry
shifts toward newer ideas and strategies in sustainable design, our professionals have adapted.
Many of our staff are trained in the most advanced energy modeling programs and analysis
databases available to the building industry.
Geographic Region: International

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Company Name: TechSoft Systems
Address: 10296 Springfield Pk., Suite #400
City:
Cincinnati
State:
OH
Zip: 45215
Phone: (513) 772-5010
Fax: (513) 772-5023
President / CEO: Clifford A. Bailey
E-mail Address:
Website:
baileyca@techsoftsystems.com
www.techsoftsystems.com
Business Description: TECHSOFT SYSTEMS, INC. Information Technology (IT) is the bottom line of
today’s businesses. From intranet applications and electronic commerce to collaborative work groups and
global messaging. IT is the engine that drives the work place. Finding innovative ways to turn IT investments
into a real competitive advantage is the challenge.
TechSoft Systems, Inc. is an information systems engineering firm with trained professionals experienced with
mid-range systems, LAN / WAN, and personal computers. TechSoft provides its clients with cost-effective and
responsive services that are normally associated with small companies while offering the diversified
experience, financial stability, and longevity of operation and technical competence of a national organization.
This objective positions TechSoft as an optimal solution provider for large and mid sized, and small
businesses.
Geographic Region: Midwest

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Company Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip: 45206
Phone: (513) 559-9444
Fax: (513) 559-0164
President / CEO: Vivian Llambi
Vivian Llambi & Associates, Inc.
2312 Park Ave.
Cincinnati
OH
E-mail Address:
Website:
vivian@vla.net
www.vla.net
Business Description: VIVIAN LLAMBI & ASSOCIATES, INC. (VLA) offers uniquely integrated
services in the areas of Environmental Design, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Civil
Engineering. Since its inception in 1984, VLA’s body of work has demonstrated design solutions
inspired by environmental, social, historical, architectural and cultural opportunities. VLA lives for
the knowledge, sensitivity and understanding of the clients that we serve. VLA creates places and
spaces that are contextual with the surroundings, and meaningful, memorable and attractive to
the user. VLA understands the critical importance that schedule, budget and quality of documents
represent on every project, and have invested in the tools and training required to address the
requirements.
Services Include:
• LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
• LEED SUSTAINABLE SITE DESIGN:
• CIVIL ENGINEERING
• ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
• URBAN DESIGN
Geographic Region: Midwest