Founded in 1917 as a street corner newsstand in Florence, Alabama, Books-A-Million, Inc. has grown to become the premier book retailing chain in the Southeastern United States, and the second largest book retailer in the nation. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, the company currently operates more than 250 stores in 32 states. In addition to its primary retail component, the corporation includes a book wholesale and distribution subsidiary, American Wholesale Book Company, an e-commerce division operating as BOOKSAMILLION.COM, and an internet development and services company, NetCentral, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Bledsoe Brace Systems is a medical device manufacturer and Viscent LLC is a clinical and billing service provider. Both entities are focused on meeting the therapeutic bracing and rehabilitation needs of patients worldwide, and are divisions of United Orthopedic Group, Inc., which is located in Carlsbad, CA and was founded in October 2007 by Greg Nelson and Joel Radtke.

ARC Realty, founded in 2012, is a full-service real estate brokerage specializing in residential and commercial sales, development, relocation, and comprehensive move management. With over 450 experienced REALTORS® and multiple offices across Central Alabama, including Birmingham and Montgomery, the company offers personalized services supported by leading industry tools and technologies. ARC Realty is committed to building strong relationships and actively contributing to the communities it serves.

Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, established in 2007 by Dr. James Andrews, Dr. E. Lyle Cain Jr., and Dr. Jeffrey Dugas, is a renowned orthopedic clinic based in Birmingham, Alabama. The center specializes in a comprehensive range of orthopedic services, including sports medicine, joint replacement, and spine care, catering to athletes and individuals at all activity levels. With a commitment to excellence in patient care, research, and education, Andrews Sports Medicine utilizes advanced technology and innovative surgical techniques to provide top-tier treatment.