On September 11, 2019, Ironwood Capital and Valley Bank co-hosted a Capital Strategies program in Tampa, Florida at Armature Works. Additional co-sponsors of the event were Hill Ward Henderson, KLH Capital, RSM US LLP, and Skyway Capital. Over 30 local businesses attended the event to learn more about the strategic capital options available to growing […]
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Go Dickson!
Congratulations to Dickson Suit, Ironwood Capital managing director. He completed the Florida Shamrock Half Marathon in St. Pete on 3-17-18 in 1:29:17 and finished as the division winner. Nice work, Dickson!
Ellen Stotler – Thank You for 25 Years of Loyalty, Diligence and Friendship
We are quite fortunate at Ironwood Capital to have attracted people who contribute to the firm at multiple levels, people whose personal values align with Ironwood’s and whose intellect and motivation add significant value to the firm. One who best brings those qualities, along with a sparkling personality, is Ellen Stotler, who is celebrating her […]
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year- the Annual Ironwood Capital Intern Luncheon
My favorite event of the year is the Ironwood Capital Intern Luncheon held annually the day after Thanksgiving. It’s an opportunity to catch up on the lives and careers of many of our past interns, provide them an update on our activities and future plans and, most importantly, have them get to know one another. […]
Small Business Investors Alliance (SBIA) – 60 Years of Stellar Accomplishments
The Small Business Investors Alliance (SBIA) was formed in 1958. My firm, Ironwood Capital, joined SBIA with the formation of our first fund in 2001. Our experience has been overwhelmingly positive and we were delighted to join the recent celebration, recognizing SBIA for 60 years of stellar accomplishments. SBIA defines itself as “the association of […]
A Discussion Regarding Sources of Private Capital – Capital Strategies Memphis
As part of its ongoing Capital Strategies program, Ironwood Capital co-hosted a breakfast and panel discussion with SunTrust on October 30 in Memphis, Tennessee. Over 40 attendees learned about the forms and sources of private capital available to business owners and managers. Private capital can serve as a solution for many challenges faced by growing […]
We Love Niche Manufacturing
“…if you want to make a bet on American industrial strength, find a company that makes weird stuff in small volumes.” This is a good definition of niche manufacturing, succinctly stated by William Baldwin, contributor to Forbes Magazine, in an article last year in Forbes. At Ironwood Capital, a middle market mezzanine and minority equity […]
Ironwood Capital Golf Outing 2018
On September 27, Ironwood Capital hosted its annual golf outing. Once again, we were fortunate to enjoy fantastic weather, squeezing in our outing between the deluge of the day before and the day after. The brilliant weather reflected the bright spirits of our attendees – and the colorful swag shared with our guests. So glad everyone […]
Reflections on My Bike Ride Across Iowa
I just returned from yet another trip to Iowa to ride RAGBRAI, the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa, billed as the largest, oldest and longest bike ride in the world. I’ve ridden it many times before and written about it in this forum. While it’s rigorous (Iowa’s not flat, its hills roll on […]
Private Capital Options Available to Middle Market Business Owners
On July 17, Ironwood Capital and SunTrust co-hosted a Capital Strategies program in Orlando, Florida. The program addressed the many private capital options available to middle market business owners. Panelists were Paul Witinski, director at Ironwood Capital; Robert Harding, partner at Gray, Robinson; Michael Poole, shareholder at PCE; Roger Wilson, director at SunTrust Bank; and James […]