An application technology provider that brings retailers and their trading partners closer to their customers by integrating consumer behavior with merchandising practices, supply chain planning, category management, and financial management through its Internet-based Collaborative Merchandise Optimization (CMO)^TM process.

Develops CRM software solutions that help businesses analyze customer transactions from all touchpoints - "clicks and bricks". The Discovery Suite^TM of solutions can be deployed in a fraction of the time of traditional data base software through its proprietary X-Set^TM technology engine. Digital Archaeology was acquired by Delano Technology Corporation (NASDAQ: DTEC) on October 16, 2000. Subsequently, divine^TM, inc. acquired Delano Technology on August 1, 2002 (NASDAQ: DVIN). Through a holistic blend of technology, services, and hosting solutions, divine^TM helps its clients extend their enterprise and create meaningful connections across the value chain.

Producers of the acclaimed Connecting With Kids reality-based programming, content and education materials. CWK's content and educational curriculum target youth, parents and educators with a strong character/values theme delivered through reality-based programming that can be repurposed for multiple mediums: television, print, and internet.

Consolidator of regional propane distributors in the Midwest and Southeast that also has a sizeable wholesale distribution operation. Robust internal growth as well as a proven acquisition and integration track record have created a significant industry player.

A national health care services company providing managed care, benefits and claims administration, and information analytics to large employers with self-funded health care benefits including proprietary provider networks in many nonmetropolitan areas.

Technology provider for health plan administration with its open-architecture software solutions through outsourcing, ASP, or licensing options. Employers, providers, and payers benefit from this Internet-based model that provides integration, scalability, auto-adjudication, and full web functionality in a seamless system.

Delivering a complete menu of information technology solutions for the physician office marketplace, MedEvolve's proprietary systems are designed to handle scheduling, patient clinical and demographic medical records, billing collections, managed care, data analysis and management reporting functions. It's transaction services are designed to provide a single seamless portal for all physicians' connectivity needs.

Trestle Tree has boldly undertaken the corporate mandate to control exploding health care spending. With this mandate, it is making health behavior change a reality for employees and family members of self-insured employers. Trestle Tree offers the most intensive focus on health transformation available in the plethora of disease management strategies.

As a market leader in the arts and crafts industry, DMD Industries, Inc. has developed an extensive line of party supplies, scrap booking, paper crafting and stationary products. DMD products are offered through many of the large arts and crafts retailers under the trade name Paper Reflections.

The original bakery for dogs. A branded consumer products company, which created the all natural treats category and defined the pet social expression category.

Born out of belief that the independent water bottler was being underserved, Veriplas Containers manufactures bottles and bottle performs from raw polyethylene terephthalate resin ("PET"). Veriplas is pursuing a business strategy of serving small to mid-size bottled water companies with future diversification into other packaging markets such as health and beauty aids and food containers.

Mountain Valley, an Arkansas ic on, is the oldest nationally distributed bottled water company in continuous operation in the United States. It's primary Mountain Valley brand was established in 1871 and is currently the only remaining domestic water still distributed in a glass container.

Clear Mountain manufactures and distributes bottled water under its registered trademark Clear Mountain Natural Spring Water™ and competes primarily in the Home & Office Delivery segment of the bottled water industry. Clear Mountain extends its sales and brand presence by maintaining exclusive territorial agreements with 35 independent distributors.

Accuship provides shipping, tracking, proprietary accounting, audit and bill paying and reporting services through its STAR application. By integrating both shipper and carrier data with specific contract terms and conditions, STAR enables an organization to manage and analyze all its shipping costs, reduce transaction and procurement expense and select the appropriate and cost-effective shipping option.

Treadway Electric Company, Inc. is a long established distributor of electrical supplies and components with its principal location in Little Rock. The Company stocks over 10,000 products including major brands such as Square D, GE, Phillips, Carlon, Cooper, Lithonia Lighting and 3M. and is pursuing a rapid growth strategy in the region.

Detroit Tool Metal Products is a manufacturer of precision metal stampings and fabricated components for a broad range of industries and applications. DTMP serves a diversified group of industries such as agriculture, appliance, heavy truck, lawn & garden, and medium truck, among others. The Company is a sole-source producer in all of its significant product lines. DTMP has long-term production contracts for large metal stampings, fabricated metal components, and sub-assemblies.

Industrial Tooling and Fabrication, Inc. specializes in the production of value-added outsourced steel sub-assemblies, components and parts for use in heavy construction and agricultural equipment. In addition to providing steel fabrication services, ITF also offers tool and die services, and machining services to customers across the U.S.

Greenville Tube, LLC is a manufacturer of high precision, stainless steel tubing. Founded in 1950, Greenville's market strategy is to provide the highest quality product with short lead times. Approximately 50% of Greenville's orders are for short-run, non-standard sizes, odd lots or special grades, which provide the highest margins. The remaining 50% represent the more traditional standard size and materials business. This sales mix has enabled Greenville to attain higher than average industry margins even with volatile stainless steel prices. Located in Clarksville, Arkansas, the Company employs over 200 people.

PPS, Inc. is the parent company to Comprehensive Pharmacy Services, Inc. and Summit Research Solutions Inc.. CPS was established in 1971 and is one of the largest pharmacy management companies, providing services to over 70 hospital-based pharmacies with a workforce of over 300 pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, registered nurses and other healthcare professionals. SRS is a Site Management Organization - a company that conducts Phase II-IV clinical trials for new drug development.

Jacuzzi, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of high quality pumps, filters, and accessories for the swimming pool and water systems industries. Jacuzzi, Inc's water systems business is primarily focused on residential applications, which include wells, pressure boosting systems, lawn irrigation, and drainage. Some light commercial and agricultural end users are served as well. The Company outsources some ancillary products such as pressure tanks, plastic sump and utility pumps, and submersible turbines.

School Partners has developed a statewide discount card fundraising program for schools to use to increase funds for local schools. They have also included additional fundraising products, such as cookie dough and brochures, which have proven attractive to many of their school customers who want to do more than one fundraiser. They have also extended the use of the discount card to fundraisers by the National Guard, which could lead to further opportunities that would smooth the seasonal nature of this business.

Nextek, Inc. offers precision electronic and optoelectronic assembly and engineering services for customers with high technology requirements, non-commodity, low volume products. The Company considers itself a full solutions provider via the fusion of engineering, advanced manufacturing and on-site analytical and material analysis capabilities.