In 2009, ParenteBeard LLC was created when two of the region's accounting powerhouses — Parente Randolph and Beard Miller Company — joined forces to become the accounting firm of choice for thousands of businesses and individuals throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware and Texas. Beard Miller Company was created in January 2001 when Beard & Company, founded in 1926 and based in Reading, PA, and Miller & Company, founded in 1946 and based in York, PA combined to form a nationally ranked top 40 firm. Subsequent to the 2001 merger, Beard Miller Company completed a series of mergers of local and regional firms expanding the footprint into central, southeastern and western Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and upstate New York. The goal -- to be more accessible to clients and deepen service and industry specialties.

EasyCare is an Automobile Protection Corporation (APCO) brand. APCO was established in 1984 and celebrated a highly successful IPO in 1988. The company was acquired by Ford Motor Company in July of 1999 and in April of 2007, APCO's employees and their equity partners purchased the company back. Led by CEO Larry Dorfman, the company continues its long-standing tradition of continually setting the standard of excellence in this industry. Automobile Protection Corporation offers extended-care warranties (under the EasyCare brand) and service contracts for new and used vehicles, including cars, pickups, and recreational vehicles. It has some 1.7 million active contracts, which are insured by XL Capital. The warranties provide bumper-to-bumper mechanical coverage and offer rental car and towing reimbursements. The company has agreements with auto manufacturers such as Honda, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mazda, and Volvo. It sells its contracts through more than 3,000 car dealers in the US and Canada.

1-Day Paint & Body Centers was founded in 1967 by chairman Javier Uribe, who had previously worked for rival car-painting chain Earl Scheib. 1-Day Paint & Body Centers, Inc. owns and operates about 30 auto-paint shops in California, Nevada, and New Mexico. In most cases, paint jobs take two to three days because new environmentally safe paints take a while to apply. Body work is available at most locations. Half of the company's business is from wholesale and fleet customers. The company estimates that it paints more than 25,000 new and used wholesale vehicles annually and has completed more than 1 million paint jobs in the past four decades.

Jack Rouse Associates isn't shy about creating a spectacle. The company designs displays for museums, sports and entertainment venues, and visitor centers. Services include master planning, exhibit and attraction design, media production, and project management for clients worldwide. Jack Rouse offers the services of its writers, designers, producers, and media specialists for its projects. The company has had its hand in such projects as The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, the Dell Executive Briefing Center, Dollywood's "Heartsong" Theatre, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. The firm is owned by its president Keith James.

AccessPlus provide a single source procurement solution for companies wishing to reduce costs and streamline buying and production processes for print and marketing support services.AccessPlus offers marketing and print management services. AccessPlus Limited printing services include commercial, security, direct mail, promotional, membership, and check-printing services. AccessPlus also offers online technology tools for its print management services that enables clients to further streamline their processes. Customers include Virgin Mobile, Virgin Retail, the BAA, and BMI Healthcare. AccessPlus was acquired by TripleArc in 2003.

Ashland Plant Hire Company (operating as A-Plant) is one of the largest equipment rental businesses in the UK. A-Plant has about 200 rental locations in England Scotland, and Wales. Ashtead Plant Hire Company Limited, through its Specialist division, rents out such equipment as aerial platforms, booms, heaters, mowers, hoists, cranes, and power generators. Ashtead Plant Hire Company Limited Plant/Tool Hire unit offers tools and other equipment for the do-it-yourself, construction, and industrial markets. A-Plant accounts for more than 20% of parent company Ashtead Group's sales.

Spark Networks, Inc. is a provider of online personals services in the United States and internationally. The Websites enable adults to meet online, participate in a community, and form relationships. The features of the Company’s Websites include profiles, onsite e-mail centers, real-time chat rooms, instant messaging services, and offline singles events. The Websites include JDate.com, AmericanSingles.com, BlackSingles.com, and ChristianMingle.com. It also operates several international Websites and maintains operations in the United States and Israel.

Supercuts, Inc. operates and franchises salons in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. It offers haircuts, hair coloring, highlights, gray blending, and special treatments, as well as salon-only products. In addition, Supercuts provides a Supercuts Card that is redeemed for its products and services. The company was founded in 1975 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Supercuts, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Regis Corp.

DECO is a privately held global provider of security, training, consulting, program management, and professional services to clients throughout the world. Via it’s three Divisions: Professional Services Division, Security Services Division and Contracting Services Division, DECO has succeeded for over 23 years by achieving a superior, trend‐setting standard of professionalism, reliability, and capability in the security industry. Robert A. Dorr, the CEO of DECO, Inc. organized the company in 1986 as a primary installer of security systems and electrical construction services. Prior to this endeavor, Mr. Dorr was an active duty security specialist with the United States Air Force National Guard for six (6) years followed by 12 years of experience in the installation of security and electrical systems.As a Native American owned company, DECO has the distinction to be considered one of the elite minority‐owned firms in the United States. DECO has extensive experience in providing security services to a variety of federal and private agencies worldwide.

Qualitek Services, Inc. is a dynamic, growing company based in Melbourne, Florida. Founded in 1993, we pride ourselves in being an easy company to work with, as well as the reputation of maintaining the highest of ethical standards and the ability to provide the quality candidates Qualitek Services client companies need. Qualitek Services, Inc. offers to assist you in providing qualified Programming and Technical Support personnel. Qualitek Services look forward to working with your firm in filling your project requirements.

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