57 Brew Pub of Greenville, MI Acquired by Local Investment Group, HMV Holdings, LLC
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the successful sale of Greenville, MI-based 57 Brew Pub & Bistro (“57 Brew Pub”) to investment group HMV Holdings, LLC. Founded in 2012, 57 Brew Pub is an award-winning microbrewery and restaurant that has developed a loyal customer base in West Michigan. 57 has won numerous national awards […]
57 Brew Pub of Greenville, MI Acquired by Local Investment Group, HMV Holdings, LLC
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the successful sale of Greenville, MI-based 57 Brew Pub & Bistro (“57 Brew Pub”) to investment group HMV Holdings, LLC. Founded in 2012, 57 Brew Pub is an award-winning microbrewery and restaurant that has developed a loyal customer base in West Michigan. 57 has won numerous national awards […]
Proposed Changes to SBA 7(a) Loans for Acquisition Financing in 2018
Small Business Association (SBA) loans are an excellent way of financing a business purchase as they are partially-guaranteed by the SBA, which means banks are generally happy to use the 7(a) program as they are able to offer loans at favorable terms and risk to buyers. Many buyers rely on the availability of these loans […]
Will YOU Invest in the Great Lakes Economy?
Did you know that the Great Lakes economy is the third largest in the world in terms of GDP? This economy, including eight states (Michigan, Wisconson, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York) and two Canadian provinces (Ontario and Quebec), produces an annual GDP of $6 trillion in U.S dollars. Despite it being spread […]
Why Your Friends and Family Can’t Give You Advice about Buying a Business
Previously we discussed some of the reasons behind the statistic that 9 out of 10 people who seek to buy a business will fail. Purchasing a business is a complicated process with many factors that must be carefully considered. Most people, when making important decisions, go to their friends and family members for advice. However, […]
40+ Year Established FlowTech, Inc. of Kalamazoo, MI Acquired by Individual Investors!
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the sale of Kalamazoo, Michigan based FlowTech, Inc. to David Kersjes and Steven Remstad (DAAD Holdings, Inc.). The company will continue to operate under the FlowTech name. For over forty years, FlowTech has been a premier provider of high-quality fluid filtration products and purification equipment for chemical processing, […]
40+ Year Established FlowTech, Inc. of Kalamazoo, MI Acquired by Individual Investors!
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the sale of Kalamazoo, Michigan based FlowTech, Inc. to David Kersjes and Steven Remstad (DAAD Holdings, Inc.). The company will continue to operate under the FlowTech name. For over forty years, FlowTech has been a premier provider of high-quality fluid filtration products and purification equipment for chemical processing, […]
What Is a Letter of Intent (LOI)?
Mergers & Acquisitions, like any industry, has its own terminology and acronyms. If you’ve checked out Calder Capital’s page of listed opportunities and successful sales, you will see that we currently have 6 businesses under LOI with an expected closing in the third quarter of 2017. In this blog we will go over what LOI, […]
Custer Subsidiary C&S Electric acquires Grand Haven, MI-based Erickson Electric Service, Inc.
Calder Capital, LLC is very pleased to announce the successful sale of Grand Haven, MI-based Erickson Electric Service, Inc. to C&S Electric Service, a subsidiary of Custer, Inc. Founded in 1988 by Tom Erickson, Erickson Electric Service, Inc. grew steadily and now nearly 30 years later is recognized as a leader in a wide range […]
Custer Subsidiary C&S Electric acquires Grand Haven, MI-based Erickson Electric Service, Inc.
Calder Capital, LLC is very pleased to announce the successful sale of Grand Haven, MI-based Erickson Electric Service, Inc. to C&S Electric Service, a subsidiary of Custer, Inc. Founded in 1988 by Tom Erickson, Erickson Electric Service, Inc. grew steadily and now nearly 30 years later is recognized as a leader in a wide range […]
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. […]
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. […]
Are You Prepared for Retirement?
At what age do you as a business owner plan to retire? Are you prepared? If you are like many small business owners – more than a third of them – you don’t ever plan to fully retire, so making a succession plan or arranging to sell your business does not seem so very pressing […]
Employees’ Welfare is a Key Priority for Sellers
A Market Pulse Report regarding Q1 business sales for 2017 revealed that after price, concern for what will happen to their employees after a sale tops the list of sellers’ priorities. In fact, 70% of owners stated that employee welfare after a sale was a top concern in this report, published by the International Business […]
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.
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. […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mergers and Acquisitions: 2016 in Review
With the 4Q data now gathered for 2016, it’s clear now that it was another great year to sell a business. It’s useful to examine the trends of recent market transactions so we can get a better idea of what is currently going on in the business brokering market and make predictions about 2017 and […]
Grand Rapids Suite Spa, LLC Acquired by Local Entrepreneurs!
High-End Hotel Service Provider Purchased by West Michigan Investors! Grand Rapids, MI — Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Suite Spa, LLC management division by local West Michigan entrepreneurs. Formed in 2011 by entrepreneurs and spa industry veterans Vickie and Victor Bennett, Suite Spa’s patented in-room spa cart system and spa […]
Grand Rapids Suite Spa, LLC Acquired by Local Entrepreneurs!
High-End Hotel Service Provider Purchased by West Michigan Investors! Grand Rapids, MI — Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Suite Spa, LLC management division by local West Michigan entrepreneurs. Formed in 2011 by entrepreneurs and spa industry veterans Vickie and Victor Bennett, Suite Spa’s patented in-room spa cart system and spa […]
Central Interconnect of Grand Rapids Acquired by Local Entrepreneurs!
35+ Year Established Commercial / Institutional Audio-Video Design and Installation Business Purchased by Neil Brown and Wade Thompson! Grand Rapids, MI — Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of Central Interconnect, Inc. by local investors Neil Brown and Wade Thompson. The journey for Mr. Brown and Mr. Thompson started when they met […]
What Will the Trump Effect Be on Small Business M&A?
Looking forward into 2017, the big question for Calder Capital and our clients is: will it be a good year for small business mergers and acquisitions or not? Can we expect the positive trend of the last few years to continue, or will changes in politics and economics have a stifling impact on M&A? BizBuySell.com […]
SAIF Agency Group Acquired by Collins & Associates!
Grand Rapids Insurance Agency Adds A Third Branch with the Acquisition of Long-Established Northern Michigan Firm. Grand Rapids, MI — Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of The SAIF Agency Group, Inc. by longstanding Grand Rapids commercial and personal lines insurance company Collins & Associates. “We have been growing organically at a […]
SAIF Agency Group Acquired by Collins & Associates!
Grand Rapids Insurance Agency Adds A Third Branch with the Acquisition of Long-Established Northern Michigan Firm. Grand Rapids, MI — Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of The SAIF Agency Group, Inc. by longstanding Grand Rapids commercial and personal lines insurance company Collins & Associates. “We have been growing organically at a […]
Stap Brothers Landscaping of Kalamazoo, MI Acquired by Individual Buyer
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the successful sale of Stap Brothers Landscaping of Kalamazoo, MI, by individual investor John Wiebenga. Founded in 1972 by Dick Stap, and joined by his brother, Dave Stap, in 1984 Stap Brothers is a full service lawn and landscape contractor that has served residential and commercial clients in southwest […]
Stap Brothers Landscaping of Kalamazoo, MI Acquired by Individual Buyer
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the successful sale of Stap Brothers Landscaping of Kalamazoo, MI, by individual investor John Wiebenga. Founded in 1972 by Dick Stap, and joined by his brother, Dave Stap, in 1984 Stap Brothers is a full service lawn and landscape contractor that has served residential and commercial clients in southwest […]
Grand Rapids, MI-based Fritax Accounting acquired by Capstone CPA Group
Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of Grand Rapids, MI-based Fritax Accouting to Capstone CPA Group. Fritax Accounting is a small, west michigan tax practice owned and operated by Steve Friar. For many years, Steve personally prepared individual and business tax returns for many owners and individuals across West Michigan. Steve was […]
What Is Due Diligence?
Business owners who have been running their companies, managing their employees, and setting and achieving goals for years often find the process of selling their business daunting. In fact, many small business owners try to sell their businesses themselves first and fail. There are a number of reasons for this, but one of them is […]
Palm & Associates, Inc. Acquired by Marbach, Brady & Weaver, Inc.
New Carlisle, IN Engineering Firm Acquired by Elkhart, IN Peer Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce successful acquisition of Palm & Associates, Inc of New Carlisle, IN by Marbach, Brady & Weaver, Inc., of Elkhart, IN. Founded in 1976 by Robert Palm, the Palm & Associates’ reputation for quality, expert consulting service in the […]
Palm & Associates, Inc. Acquired by Marbach, Brady & Weaver, Inc.
New Carlisle, IN Engineering Firm Acquired by Elkhart, IN Peer Calder Capital, LLC is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Palm & Associates, Inc of New Carlisle, IN by Marbach, Brady & Weaver, Inc., of Elkhart, IN. Founded in 1976 by Robert Palm, the Palm & Associates’ reputation for quality, expert consulting service in […]