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New Jersey Food Council is a non-profit organization which develops, designs, and implements policies and programs for food retailers and their supplier partners. It offers membership services, government services, and scholarship grants. The organization was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Trenton, NJ.

Founded in 1988, AG Realty Advisors LP is a venture capital/private equity firm located in New York City. They are a subsidiary of Angelo, Gordon & Co. LP.

KEE Action Sports LLC provides sports goods and other related products. The firm sells only to qualified retail stores and commercial paintball fields. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Sewell, NJ.

AG Semiconductor Services LLC supplies and sells used electronics manufacturing equipment. It specializes in semiconductor manufacturing, IC test/assembly and printed circuit board assembly equipment. The firm serves the equipment acquisition, contract remarketing services, refurbishment, rigging and crating, transport and logistics, installation, warranty, insurance and Export control compliance industries. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Adrenaline Family Entertainment, Inc. operates a portfolio of amusement, entertainment, leisure and resort properties. The company owns Clementon Park Splash World and Alabama Adventure. Adrenaline Family Entertainment was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Edmond, OK.

The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce is a business organization focused on promoting the creative economy. The non-profit company is based in Philadelphia, PA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's website provides information about their investors and serves as a home base for their activities. The CEO of the company is Robert C. Wonderling.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a not-for-profit organization that provides advocacy, fund raising, clinical services, client programs and up-to-date information to individuals with multiple sclerosis, their families and healthcare providers. The company was founded in 1946 by Sylvia Lawry and is headquartered in New York, NY.

United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey provides social services. It helps in education, financial stability and health sectors. The company was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

ACME Markets, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets. It offers online grocery shopping. The company was founded by Samuel Robinson and Robert Crawford in 1891 and is headquartered in Malvern, PA.

The Salvation Army is a non-profit organization. It is an international movement which is part of the universal Christian church. The organization was founded by William Booth in 1865 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Benihana, Inc. operates teppanyaki-style Japanese restaurants in the United States. The company was founded by Hiroaki Aoki in 1964 and is headquartered in Aventura, FL.

Food Marketing Institute, Inc. develops, promotes, and conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is a non-profit organization which provides anti-hunger and anti-poverty programs. Its staff and volunteers fight hunger and poverty not only through the distribution of food and grocery products, but by education and training, and by creating new programs to meet the needs of low-income people. The company was founded by Kathleen DiChiara in 1975 and is headquartered in Hillside, NJ.

Rodale, Inc. publishes health-related books and magazines. Its magazines include Men's Health, Prevention, Women's Health, Runner's World, Best Life, Bicycling, Running Times, Organic Gardening, and Mountain Bike. The firm also publishes books on health, fitness, cooking, gardening, spirituality, nature, and the environment. The company was founded in 1930 by J.I. Rodale and is headquartered in Harlan, IA

Part of Verlagsgruppe Georg von Holtzbrinck GmbH, Golden Books Family Entertainment is a company that creates and manufactures books and toys for children. The company is based in New York, NY.

Part of Universal Music Group NV, EMI Capitol Music Group North America is a company that manufactures and distributes entertainment products. The company is based in New York, NY.

Remedi SeniorCare is a pharmacy services provider for senior healthcare facilities. It offers facilities communications solutions and short-term medication supply services. The company was founded by Alan P. Bronfein and Michael G. Bronfein and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Firebirds International LLC owns and operates a chain of restaurants. It offers herb roasted prime rib, fresh seafood, hearty pasta, starters, sandwiches, awesome burgers and oversized salads. The company was founded by Dennis L. Thompson and Douglas S. Glendenning in December 2000 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

GPM Investments LLC owns and operates convenience stores. It offers food, beverages, groceries, tobacco, alcohol, fuel, and personal care products. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

The Fresh Market Holdings, Inc. engages in the retail of fresh foods. It offers perishable goods such as meat, seafood, produce, deli, bakery, floral, sushi, dairy, and prepared foods; and non-perishable goods such as traditional grocery, frozen, bulk, coffee, candy, and beer and wine. The company was founded on March 5,1982 and is headquartered in Greensboro, NC.

Angelo, Gordon & Co LP (Private Equity Group) (Angelo, Gordon & Co LP) is a private equity subsidiary of Angelo Gordon & Co. LP founded in 1988 by John Michael Angelo and Michael Laurence Gordon. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Daymon Worldwide, Inc. sells and markets private label consumer products. It provides customized retail brand-building and sourcing solutions to retailers and manufacturers. The firm offers private brand development, strategy and branding, sourcing, logistic, retail-driven merchandizing, execution, compliance, trading, and consumer experience marketing services. It serves retail customers in channels of trade, including automotive, supermarkets, convenience stores, discount stores, dollar stores, drug stores, home improvement stores, office supply, supercenters, warehouse clubs, wholesalers, and overstocks worldwide. The company was founded by Peter Damon Schwartz and Milt Sender on July 5, 1970 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

MTN Capital Partners LLC (MTN Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by Olivier Trouveroy. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Duane Reade Holdings, Inc. operates drug stores. It manages retail drug stores and provides prescription and non-prescription drugs, general merchandise, beverages, and other products. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Ahold Delhaize NV is a global food retail group that serves 55 million customers each week through its family of local brands. Ahold Delhaize is headquartered in Zaandam, the Netherlands, and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 413,000 associates and 7,452 grocery and specialty stores, the Dutch company is a leader in supermarkets and e-commerce. Ahold Delhaize is committed to sustainable retailing, responsible sourcing, and supporting local communities. The company's focus on omnichannel growth, healthy and sustainable choices, talent development, and operational excellence drives its vision and prepares its brands for the future. Frans Willem Henri Muller has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Sebastian's Cafe & Catering, Inc. provides catering services. It serves the retail cafe, catering and special events, and corporate dining arenas. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Neighborly, Inc. is engaged in providing repairing, maintaining and enhancing homes and businesses. Its brands include Aire Serv, Bright & Beautiful, Countrywide Grounds Maintenance, Drain Doctor, Dream Doors, Five Star Painting, Glass Doctor, The Grounds Guys, Locatec, Molly Maid, Mosquito Joe, Mr. Appliance, Mr. Electric, Mr. Handyman, Neighborly, Mr. Rooter, Portland Glass, Protect Painters, Rainbow International, Real Property Management, and Window Genie. The company was founded by Donald Dwyer, Sr. in 1981 and is headquartered in Waco, TX.

Founded in 1988, Angelo, Gordon & Co. LP is a hedge fund management firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of AG Partners LP and their ultimate parent is JAMG LLC. They offer a variety of absolute return strategies for institutional and high net-worth investors.

Harvest Partners LP (Harvest Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1981 by Harvey Wertheim and Harvey Mallement. The firm is headquartered in New York.