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Continuum Ventures of Grand Rapids, Michigan Acquires Majority Stake in Action Water Sports
Calder Capital, LLC, a premier Midwest Mergers and Acquisitions firm, is pleased to announce the investment of a majority stake in premier boat dealership Action Water Sports by Continuum Ventures of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Action Water Sports was founded in 1990 with a single location, and over the past 33 years, the company has experienced significant…
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September’s 2023 Off-Market Sellers
Welcome to our September off-market update. In 3-quick minutes we discuss new leads, interview Buy-Side Associate Jonathan Stanton, and discuss our strategy for submitting an offer that will get accepted. Have a question you’d like answered? Email [email protected] and Sam Scharich will do his best to answer it in next month’s update. Read more about our top-tier…
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Turner’s Greenscape of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Acquired by West Michigan Investors
Calder Capital is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Turner’s Greenscape of Ann Arbor, Michigan by local West Michigan investors. Founded in 1967 by Stanley and Bernice Turner, Turner’s Greenscape is a garden center and landscaping company in Ann Arbor, MI serving residential, commercial, and institutional clients. Brothers Dave, Chris, and Jim Turner joined the…
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Iverson & Company of Des Plaines, Illinois Acquired by Local Individual Investor
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the acquisition of Iverson & Company of Des Plaines, Illinois by a local Individual Investor. Founded in 1931, Iverson & Company is a machine tool distribution and service business. Iverson has become one of the nation’s most recognized names in the service of Hardinge machines due to its employees’…
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August’s 2023 Off-Market Sellers
In the video, we’ll cover our August lead update, recent positive changes to SBA loan programs, a prospecting tip, and a listener question. Read more about our new Bronze service below: Why work with Calder? Calder works with clients on a guaranteed basis, so if we don’t deliver our clients don’t pay. Check out some of our current…
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Calder Capital Named a 2023 National Best and Brightest Winner by the National Association for Business Resources
National Association for Business Resources Announces the 2023 National Best and Brightest Winners September 2023 — Calder Capital, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been named a 2023 National Best and Brightest Company to Work For Winner by the National Association for Business Resources. Only companies that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative business…
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Introducing Andrew Finkel to our Fall 2023 Buy-Side Internship Program
We’re Proud to Re-Introduce Andrew Finkel! Andrew is a Senior majoring in Finance at Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business. He will spend his 2023 Fall semester working alongside the Calder Buy-Side team as a Junior Analyst. Andrew’s favorite quote is “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard”. Hailing from Macomb,…
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Market Update – Q2 2023
“I have been in small M&A for 18 years,” noted Calder Managing Partner, Max Friar, “Never before have I seen such competition for quality sellers. Most sell-side clients with $1M+ in EBITDA are receiving 10-15 offers, many of those strong offers. 2023 has transformed into one of the best-seller markets I’ve ever witnessed and that…
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Introducing Alec Prokopenko to our Fall 2023 Buy-Side Internship Program
We’re Proud to Introduce Alec Prokopenko! Alec is a Junior at Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business. He is currently pursuing a degree in Finance. Alec will spend his 2023 Fall semester working alongside the Calder Buy-Side team as a Junior Analyst. Originally from Essexville, Michigan, Alec studied business for a year at…
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Buying a Business with Investors
Guest Post by Judd Goodrich, Go-To-Market Lead at Mainshares. Historically, buying a business was reserved for private equity funds, larger corporations, or employees with a generous owner. Over the past decade, there has been the rise of the “acquisition entrepreneur” – individuals who chose to buy a business rather than build one. Many of these…
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Post Hardwoods of Hamilton, Michigan Acquired by NWH of Frisco, Texas
Calder Capital is proud to announce that Northwest Hardwoods, “NWH”, a premier hardwoods supplier, has acquired Post Hardwoods, a long-standing hardwood supplier and manufacturer based in Hamilton, Michigan. Post Hardwoods, established in 1980 by brothers Bob and Junior Post, is renowned for delivering high-quality and diverse hardwood lumber and logs from the Glacial region to…
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Introducing Justin Quinn to our Fall 2023 Internship Program
We’re Proud to Introduce Justin Quinn! Justin is a Grand Valley State University student majoring in Finance & Accounting and minoring in International Business. He is the Vice President of the Seidman Investment Portfolio Organization, a student-run investment organization. Justin will be spending his 2023 Fall semester with the Calder Sell-Side team. Last year, Justin…
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Introducing Justin Farrish to our Fall 2023 Internship Program
We’re Proud to Introduce Justin Farrish! Justin, a sophomore at Grand Valley State University is currently double majoring in Finance and Management Information Systems. In addition to his studies, he is a portfolio manager at Seidman Investment Portfolio Organization. Hailing from Saint Joseph, Michigan, he will be joining the Calder team in our Grand Rapids…
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Introducing Aidan Dowdell to our Fall 2023 Internship Program
We’re Proud to Introduce Aidan Dowdell! Aidan will be joining Calder Capital’s Sell-Side team during his Fall sophomore semester. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration with a dual major in Finance and Accounting at Grand Valley State University. Outside of his studies and internship, Aidan is also a Portfolio Manager at Seidman…
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Waverly Animal Hospital of Lansing, Michigan Joins Veterinary United’s Family of 22 Practices
Calder Capital is proud to announce the acquisition of Waverly Animal Hospital of Lansing, Michigan, by Veterinary United of Southeastern Michigan. Founded in 1962, Waverly Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary services, dog and cat boarding, dog daycare, bathing and grooming, and physical rehabilitation. Dr. Jennifer Raphael began at Waverly in 2001…
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Remarkable Growth Lands Calder Capital on Inc’s 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies List for a Second Time
Calder, whose revenue is based on closed transactions (not recurring revenue), continues to defy macroeconomic headwinds, growing at a blistering 44%+ CAGR between 2019 and 2022. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., – August 15, 2023 – Midwest-based M&A firm, Calder Capital, today announced it had been named to Inc. Magazine’s top 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the…
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July’s 2023 Off-Market Sellers
In the video, we cover our July lead update, a brief overview of our unlisted seller network, a prospecting tip, and a listener question. Read more about our new Bronze service below: Why work with Calder? Calder works with clients on a guaranteed basis, so if we don’t deliver our clients don’t pay. Check out some of…
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Majority Stake in Michigan Electric Company Acquired by Crete Mechanical Group of Tampa, Florida
Calder Capital is pleased to announce that Crete Mechanical Group of Tampa, Florida has acquired a majority stake in a Michigan Electric Company. The Electric Company, founded in 2005, specializes in high-tech commercial, institutional, and industrial electrical service and installation projects. The company combines state-of-the-art technology with a solid, traditional work ethic to deliver top-tier…
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Introducing Brian Eick: Chicago M&A Advisor
Introducing Brian Eick, Calder’s Newest Mergers and Acquisition Advisor! Calder Capital, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Brian Eick to its team as a new M&A Advisor. Originally from Iowa, Brian has spent most of his adult life living in Chicago. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in…
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Hot Side Service of Grandville, Michigan, Acquired by Local Individual Investor
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hot Side Service of Grandville, Michigan, by individual buyer, Oral Campbell. Founded in 1997, Hot Side Service is a commercial food service equipment repair company. The Company’s equipment capabilities span refrigeration, cooking, coffee, and HVAC applications. In the 2000s, Jennie and Chris Melinn joined Hot Side…