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Joseph successfully closes on Point B Communications
Digital Agency / Chicago, Illinois
Mario raises $1.25M to buy Pearl Interactive Network
Government / Columbus, Ohio
Jacob raised $850K and acquired Floors Galore
Flooring / Jacksonville, North Carolina
Riley Siddoway becomes the owner of Junction Creative
Digital Agency / Marietta, Georgia
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Joseph successfully closes on Point B Communications
Digital Agency / Chicago, Illinois
Mario raises $1.25M to buy Pearl Interactive Network
Government / Columbus, Ohio
Jacob raised $850K and acquired Floors Galore
Flooring / Jacksonville, North Carolina
Riley Siddoway becomes the owner of Junction Creative
Digital Agency / Marietta, Georgia