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Introducing Melissa Prince: Calder Capital’s New Office Administrator

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Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Melissa Prince as our new Office Administrator. Introducing Melissa Originally from Upstate New York, Melissa has called Rockford, Michigan home for the past 22 years. She brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles at Mercantile Bank, West Michigan Works!, and […]

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Introducing Morgan Klinker: Calder Capital’s People & Talent Admin

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Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Morgan Klinker as our new People & Talent Admin. Introducing Morgan Originally from Caledonia, Michigan, Morgan brings a well-rounded background in human resources and business operations to Calder Capital. She previously worked at HR Collaborative and completed internships at Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Introducing Dan Duba, Jr.: Calder Capital’s Newest Buy-Side Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor

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Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Dan Duba Jr. as our newest Buy-Side Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor. Introducing Dan A Grand Rapids, Michigan native, Dan brings a wealth of leadership and operational experience to the Calder team. He spent 18 years at Gordon Food Service in various leadership

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Calder Capital & SBDA Blaze into Second Half of 2025 with 35 Closings, 35% Revenue Growth

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Calder Capital & Small Business Deal Advisors surged through the first half of 2025, achieving 35 closings and 35%+ revenue growth year-over-year. While market headwinds persist: owner hesitation, geopolitical tensions, and tariff uncertainty, the firm’s pace remains blistering. New sell-side engagements are up 54%, and buy-side engagements have skyrocketed 240%. “This is the first time

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Introducing Francesco Pizzo: Calder Capital’s New Buy-Side Associate

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Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Francesco Pizzo as our newest Buy-Side Associate. Introducing Francesco Hailing from Shelby Township, Michigan, Francesco brings an energetic work ethic honed through hands-on experience working alongside his father in the hardwood flooring industry. He holds a life insurance broker license, where he

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The Power of Human Capital: Building Infrastructure to Reduce Burnout and Boost Growth

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Exit Planning Client Profile Industry: Commercial HVAC Location: West Michigan Revenue: $7M annually Background & Challenges Following a consultation with Calder Capital’s Exit Planning Team and completion of Calder’s 50 Value Factors Assessment, it became evident that the owner of a rapidly growing commercial HVAC company in West Michigan was juggling too many responsibilities. With

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Case Study: Persistence Pays Off – From Seasoned Operator to Local Business Owner

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Calder assisted an experienced entrepreneur who had previously owned several businesses and was ready for his next venture in acquiring a strong, locally based company. After trying to find an acquisition independently, he turned to Calder for a more targeted and effective approach. What followed was a high-touch, off-market process that culminated in a successful

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Introducing Drew Woods: Calder Capital’s New Sell-Side Investment Banking Analyst

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Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, is thrilled to welcome Drew Woods as our newest Sell-Side Investment Banking Analyst. Introducing Drew Originally from Rockford, Michigan, Drew brings a strong foundation in finance and a growing passion for mergers and acquisitions. He completed an Investment Banking M&A Internship at Piper Sandler, where he

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Calder Capital Serving The Grand Rapids Community With Home Repair Services

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Recently, the Calder Capital team partnered with Home Repair Services of Kent County (HRS) and Huntington Bank to build a wheelchair ramp for a local Grand Rapids homeowner. Home Repair Services of Kent County is a non-profit organization based near Calder Capital’s headquarters in Grand Rapids. Its mission is to strengthen vulnerable Kent County homeowners,

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Case Study: Exit Planning for Landscaping Companies

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Exit Planning Client Profile Industry: Landscaping Services Annual Revenue: ~$3M EBITDA: ~$250K Location: Midwest USA Background & Challenges After years of casual discussions with Calder Capital’s Sell-Side Director, Garrett Monroe, a landscaping business owner agreed to a valuation of his business. While the business had a limited scope for operational improvements, it was operationally sound

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