Stillwater Commercial Services

Founded in 1987, Melink Corporation is a heating, ventilation and air conditioning testing and balancing firm for national accounts. The company is a developer of large custom arrays and a manufacturer of pre-engineered standard arrays. It serves customers and markets in colleges/universities, government, hotels/lodging, military, restaurants, retail and supermarkets. Melink Corporation has LEED Platinum EB certification as well as an Energy Star 97 rating. In 2010, the Association of Energy Engineers awarded the company, the Renewable Energy Project of the Year.

MORTAR, founded in 2014, is a Cincinnati-based organization that aims to empower historically marginalized entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary resources to start and run successful businesses. Through their 15-week course, MORTAR helps aspiring and existing entrepreneurs develop a comprehensive business canvas and learn the intricacies of business management, with the ultimate goal of launching businesses that create local jobs and stimulate the local economy. MORTAR's alumni have access to a mentorship network of business leaders and opportunities for additional funding, ensuring ongoing support and growth for their businesses. MORTAR believes that entrepreneurship has the power to transform lives and communities. By enabling individuals to have ownership in their areas, MORTAR fosters a sense of pride and engagement among residents, encouraging them to actively participate in their neighborhoods and contribute as productive members of society. The organization particularly focuses on supporting entrepreneurs of color, with 76% of their alumni being African American and 1 in 4 having experienced significant hardship. MORTAR's alumni stories serve as a testament to the effectiveness of their curriculum and mentorship in helping urban entrepreneurs overcome challenges and achieve success.Generated from the website