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Grand Rapids, MI-based America’s Bride has acquired Park Avenue Bridal

Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of Park Avenue Bridal by Grand Rapids, MI-based America’s Bride. America’s Bride is a profitable bridal and formal shop located in the vibrant downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan business district. Current owner, Jennifer, maintains a passion for helping bride’s find the perfect outfit for their special day. […]

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Ludington, MI-based House of Flavors Acquired by An Individual Investor

Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the sale of Lundington, MI-based House of Flavors to an individual investor. While House of Flavors started in 1948, the company made ice cream as far back as 1935 when it was Miller Dairy. Four generations of the same family have operated the business – Bob Neal, Sr.

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Growing Pork Producer Dykhuis Farms, Inc. Acquires Hamilton, MI-based Peters Farm

May 2017 – Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of Peters Farm of Hamilton, MI by Dykhuis Farms, Inc., of Hamilton, MI. Peters Farm had been in the family for four generations when owners Mike and Julie Peters made the difficult decision to sell their 90+ acre turn-key operation. Noted Mike Peters,

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140+ Year Old Industrial Distribution Company Brammall Supply Acquired by Grand Rapids-Based Nemic Industrial Supply!

Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the sale of Brammall Supply Inc. of Benton Harbor, MI to JCT Industries, LLC (affiliated with Nemic Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI). Founded in Benton Harbor in 1873, Brammall Supply is one of the oldest industrial distributors in Michigan. The company has served a wide variety of industries

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How Many Business Buyers Will Eventually Realize their Goal?

How successful are business brokers at selling their clients’ businesses? We’ve talked previously about some discouraging statistics in this industry, specifically the fact that most M&A firms close between 0-3 transactions per year. Richard Parker, of the Business Buyer Resource Center, lists more unhappy truths about the business of buying and selling businesses, including this

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2016 closed transactions

2016 Closed Transactions

Capstone CPA Group Acquires Local West Michigan Tax Practice (Sold December 2016!) Established 20 years ago, the owner of this successful tax preparation practice is seeking to sell and transition into retirement. Crystal Valley Catering Acquired by Individual Investor (Sold November 2016!) Revenue has grown every year while maintaining consistent gross margins since 2009. The Company services

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Entrepreneur Invests in Grand Rapids Custom Software Firm White Ware, Inc.

Well Established Grand Rapids, MI Software & IT Services Firm Partners with Entrepreneur Andrew Porter Grand Rapids, MI — Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce that Michigan entrepreneur Andrew Porter has invested in White Ware, Inc., a well-established custom software and information technology services firm. White Ware, Inc., established over 30 years ago by

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