Sarah Wallace

Peanut Butter & Co. manufactures and markets organic peanut butter. Its products include peanut butter, powdered peanut butter, chocolate hazelnut spreads, squeeze packs, gift assortments, nuts, snacks and marshmallow fluff. The firm provides hand-made peanut butter and sandwich combinations. The company was founded by David R. Brower and Lee Zalben in 1998 and is headquartered in Greenwich Village, NY.

Firehook Bakery Judiciary LLC engages in preparing whole grain artisan breads from scratch using natural ingredients. The company was founded by Pierre A. Abushacra in 1992 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Dupont Circle Citizens Association is a civic and residential organization located in Washington, D.C. The organization brings together neighbors, including residents, businesses, and non-profit organizations, to improve the quality of life in an active and diverse urban neighborhood. The association holds membership meetings nine times a year, runs the Dupont Circle House Tour, resolves neighborhood issues through its committees, donates to local causes, and incubates innovative projects. It was founded in 1922 to promote and protect the interests of the residents in the Dupont Circle area.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Entrepreneurs' Organization enables entrepreneurs to learn and grow from each other leading to business success and personal life. The company was founded by Verne Harnish in 1987 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Firehook of Virginia, Inc. produces and wholesales bread, crackers, pastries, and birthday cakes. The private company is based in Chantilly, VA. The company was founded in 1992 by Pierre A. Abushacra.

Part of Conagra Brands, Inc., Blake's All Natural Foods is a company that produces natural and organic frozen meals. The company is based in Concord, NH. Blake's All Natural Foods was acquired by Conagra Brands, Inc. on May 12, 2015 for $20.70 million.

Rhythm Superfoods, LLC produces and sells kale and sweet potato chips. It sells its products online and retail outlets, grocery stores, The company was founded by Scott Jensen, Clayton Christopher, David Smith, Larkin Robert and Keith Wahrer in 2009 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

SKU LLC provides investment services. The company is based in Austin, TX. The company was founded by Shari Wynne Ressler.

C.A. Fortune & Co. serves as a consumer products sales and marketing agency. The firm specializes in lifestyle-brand sector. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL.

Nona Lim LLC manufactures and wholesales gluten and dairy-free meals. Its products include soups, soup cups, broths, rice noodles and ramen noodles. The company was founded by Nona Lim and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Hella Cocktail Co. is a mixology company that aims to inspire new tastes and endless discovery in the hearts, minds, and bellies of people everywhere. The company is based in Long Island City, NY. The company provides the inspiration and ingredients for your own experimentation, opening the aperture in mixology and beyond. The company is carried in major retailers, specialty and liquor stores around the country. Hella Cocktail was founded by Tobin Ludwig, Jomaree Pinkard, Eddie Simeon.

Pronghorn Co. is a company that focuses on cultivating the next generation of black entrepreneurs, executive leaders, and founders within the spirits industry. The company is based in Atlanta, GA. The company was co-founded in 2021 by Erin Harris and Dan Sanborn, both of whom are spirits industry veterans. Pronghorn takes its name from the pronghorn, the fastest North American land mammal, and believes that creating real change is a marathon, not a sprint. Through sustainable capital investments, incubation, and recruitment programs, Pronghorn removes barriers and grants access to critical resources that empower untapped talent and emerging black businesses to reach their full potential. Jomaree Pinkard has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc. manufactures cheese alternatives. The firm’s products include lactose intolerants, healthy lifestyle, gluten intolerants/celiac, soy allergies, lactose intolerants, healthy lifestyle, gluten intolerants/celiac, dairy allergies/sensitivities, vegans, lactose intolerants, healthy lifestyle, heart smarts and gluten intolerants/celiac. The company was founded by Angelo S. Morini in 1980 and is headquartered in North Kingstown, RI.

Uncle Matt's Organic, Inc. produces and sells organic juice. It products include probiotic popsicles and organic juices. The company was founded by Matthew C. McLean in 1999 and is headquartered in Clermont, FL.

The Seasoned Palate, Inc. manufactures and distributes spices. It offers blends, desserts, spiced roasted salmon, and potato wedges. It was founded by Katherine Crawford Luber and Sara Mae Engram in January 2005 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD

Stonyfield Farm, Inc. produces and distributes organic yogurt and ice creams. The firm offers smoothies, cultured soy, frozen yogurt, ice creams and shift energy drink. The company was founded by Samuel Kaymen, Louise Kaymen and Gary Hirshberg in 1983 and is headquartered in Londonderry, NH.

Part of Wolverine World Wide, Inc., Sperry Top-Sider LLC is a company that manufactures men's footwear products. The company is based in Lexington, MA.

American Halal Co., Inc. engage in the production and distribution of natural, organic, and halal food brands. It offers frozen entrées to plant-based protein snacks. The company was founded by Adnan Durrani in August, 2010 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Loft Growth Partners (Loft Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Andrew Whitman. The firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

King Arthur Baking Co, Inc. is a private company that provides reliable recipes for baking. The company is based in Norwich, VT and was founded in 1790. The company offers a variety of products such as flour, ingredients, baking mixes, and kitchen tools that can be purchased online.

Cali'flour Foods LLC engages in the production of foods made from cauliflower. Its products include pizza crusts, flatbreads, crackers, and pasta. The company was founded by Amy Lacey in 2016 and is headquartered in Chico, CA.

Smart Flour Foods LLC engages in the provision of gluten-free foods. Its products include frozen pizzas and pizza crust, foodservice products, and snack bites. The company is headquartered in Austin, TX.

The Intertwine Group LLC operates a platform that assists emerging food and beverage brands in their growth.

Thirsty Ventures, Inc. offers advisory services for product development, manufacturing, private label programs and positioning to bear brands. The company is headquartered in Salem, MA.

SoapBox Soaps LLC engages in the provision of personal care products online. Its products include bar soap, liquid hand soap, hair care, body wash and bundles. The company was founded by Dave Simnick and Daniel Doll in 2010 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Nothing But Real, Inc. engages in processing and selling soft drinks. It offers organic mango pear, strawberry, blueberry, concord grape, and oatmeal yogurt. The company was founded by Helena Lumme and Mika Manninen in 2015 and is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Farmwise LLC engages in the distribution of food products. It offers veggie fries, veggie tots, veggie rings, chicken veggie, chicken veggie nuggets, chicken veggie tenders, and appetizers. The company was founded by David Peters and Cristina Peters in 2015 and is headquartered in Wellesley, MA.

Orgain LLC engaged in the provision of nutritional products. Its products include protein powder, vegan protein powder, grass fed whey protein, nutritional powders, collagen powders, keto protein powder, protein shakes, nutrition shakes, almond milk, kids shakes, protein bars, kids bars, and kids shakes. The company was founded by Andrew Abraham in 2009 and headquartered in Irvine, CA.