Calder is assisting a community economic development firm in acquiring a company. Our buyer is interested in a variety of industries including renewable construction, manufacturing, equipment leasing, repair and maintenance, EV services, professional and business services, logistics, utilities, and wholesale trade.
Our buyer is focused on businesses that align with their core mission of driving local economic growth, maintaining a regional business footprint, and promoting employee ownership models.
Ideally, the target company is generating $1M to $5M in revenue and is located in the Greater Chicago region.
Acquisition Criteria:
Target: Energy, manufacturing, rental services, repair and maintenance, transportation-related, professional and business services, utilities, and wholesale and retail trade.
Geography: Within 1 hour of downtown Chicago, IL.
Revenue: $1M – $5M.
About Our Client:
Our client is committed to building social and economic equity through community-driven solutions, with a focus on cooperative economics, shared decision-making, and collective responsibility. The leadership team brings over 32 years of experience, with a track record of successfully turning around struggling nonprofits and navigating unionization challenges in the sector.
Rooted in Chicago and the surrounding region, they seek to protect the legacy of acquired business and promote employee ownership to keep businesses local. Their acquisition strategy prioritizes sustainable growth, community wealth-building, and economic democracy. By introducing advanced tools and supporting balanced development, they aim to drive growth, reduce carbon footprints, and create scalable pathways for underserved communities.
Through acquisitions, our buyer is on a mission to close the wealth gap, build community wealth, and develop a replicable model of social and economic empowerment that inspires broader change.
If you are interested or know of a potentially interested party, please fill out the confidentially connect form or contact:
Hannah Nabhan
Direct: 219-841-2064
[email protected]