News Release: True North Diversified Announces Leadership Changes MINNEAPOLIS – September 6, 2024 – True North Diversified today announced two key leadership changes. True North Diversified Founder Brian Slipka is transitioning from CEO to the role of executive chairman, while James Groenewold is being elevated from managing director and chief operating officer to the position of president of True North Diversified. “With all going on today with the pressure on American small businesses, I’m pleased to be able to step away from the day-to-day operations and hand much off to a person as capable as Jim Groenewold,” said Slipka. “True North Diversified has a unique opportunity to focus on strategic pursuits and long-term viable growth, given all the changing economic dynamics in the small business world right now. I’m also looking forward to leveraging our successes, lessons learned, and market position in upcoming pursuits such as our small business fund launch in 2025.” “We are fortunate to have a strong team at True North to allow us to make these transitions and to ensure the strength of our portfolio of companies,” said Groenewold. “We are positioned to be a very strong partner and to deliver efficiencies to the companies we have acquired in the past and will acquire in the future.” True North Diversified (TND) is a portfolio of main street businesses within the packaging, distribution, and manufacturing services industries. TND is experienced in financial execution and long-term cultural stability, which elevates the business operations in its family of independently owned companies. More information is available at www.tndiversified.com. Contact: 651-338-1777 ### #mainstreet #business #smallbusiness #businesstransition #leadership #packaging #distribution #manufacturing True North Business Services - Slipka Companies - Lonsdale Packaging - Centennial Carbide - Box Man, Inc - Robin II, Inc - Twin City Metal Seal
True North Family of Companies
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Minneapolis, Minnesota 1,619 followers
Family of businesses in the heartland of America. We are different - we trust in culture.
About us
True North Equity Partners is a holding company with a nontraditional approach: Our leadership seeks to come alongside business owners who share our worldview and who wish to see their legacies preserved. We believe in servant leadership, and we strive to keep a small family business feeling as we to build our businesses through equipping and building people. Our investments are deeply personal; we care about people and long-term success, and we care about missions and impact beyond profit. Our portfolio of companies spans diverse sectors: precision manufacturing, distribution, technology, business services, software, and hospitality. True North Equity Partners is affiliated with Paradygm Equity Partners through common ownership, and Paradygm Equity Partners is where we perform due diligence in our acquisitions.
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- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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- 11-50 employees
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- Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Privately Held
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- Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Servant Leadership
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Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414, US
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101 S Phillips Ave
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104, US
Employees at True North Family of Companies
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Brian Slipka
CEO | Executive Chairman | Founder | Purpose Driven
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Kyle Opdahl
Director of Business Development - CPR Cell Phone Repair an Assurant Company.
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Dan Pavel
Team Builder | Servant Leader | Growth Strategist | President
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Bob Downs
Chief Administrative Officer at True North Equity Partners
Updates
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ICYMI: Check out the story about True North Advisors in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ): https://lnkd.in/gk47wuAc #leadership #business #mergersandacquisitions #businesssales Brian Slipka - Chris Jones - Michael Hubsmith - Sunbelt Business Advisors of Minnesota - True North M&A
True North Advisors has new CEO - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal
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Good news from Sunbelt Business Advisors of Minnesota & True North M&A--read it here...
News: True North Advisors Announces Leadership Changes MINNEAPOLIS – September 3, 2024 – True North Advisors today announced three key leadership transitions for Sunbelt Business Advisors, which provides business brokerage services, and True North Mergers & Acquisitions, its lower middle market advisory firm. CEO Brian Slipka is transitioning into the position of chairman of True North Advisors to focus on strategic pursuits. At the same time, Chris Jones is elevated from president to CEO. In addition, Michael Hubsmith has been promoted to president of True North Mergers & Acquisitions. “I’m pleased our firm has evolved to a stage where we can best serve our clients by offering two levels of advisory services. Sunbelt Business Advisors focuses on brokerage services for mainstreet businesses in the upper Midwest region, and True North M&A addresses a national market of companies with revenues between $10 - $150 million,” said Slipka. “With Sunbelt and True North M&A, we serve the private companies that are the heartbeat of our economy, helping founders and owners transition ownership and exit. We are getting the right people in the right seats. Michael Hubsmith is a critical and valuable part of laying the groundwork to build a more comprehensive national investment bank.” “It’s an exciting time to move into the leadership at True North Advisors,” said Hubsmith. “We are looking forward to long-term expansion and positively impacting the transactions we provide for business owners and buyers across the region and the country. True North Advisors provides services to business owners interested in selling their businesses, assistance with merger and acquisition activities, complimentary business value assessments, and advisement for business owners in understanding how to maximize their net proceeds when they exit. In addition to business brokerage and mergers & acquisitions advisory services, the firm provides finance, exit planning, franchise sales, consulting, and business valuation services. More information is available at www.sunbeltmidwest.com and www.tnma.com. Contact: 651-338-1777 ### Sunbelt Business Advisors of Minnesota #business #mainstreet #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #businesstransition #businesssales #mergersandacquisitions #mergers #acquisitions
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Good luck to True North Sports and Sioux Falls Canaries Baseball in the playoffs this week!!! https://lnkd.in/gJ348Q-s
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What a weekend!!! We are so thankful for everyone that came out to Tacos & Tequila and Phase Fest at the Birdcage. Now back to baseball and our playoff push as we return home for a doubleheader on Wednesday vs Lincoln. 🎶 ⚾️ 🎟️ : https://lnkd.in/gM9mttAQ Sioux Falls Canaries Baseball True North Family of Companies Slipka Companies Brian Slipka A.R. Albanese Ali Gabriel Brea Bauer Ali Lindner Preston Kern Bailey Fey Jack Lust Duell Higbe
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Congratulations to Honour Capital!
The Monitor 101+ Issue is out, and Honour Capital has moved up again! We ranked number 116 for 2023, up from 121 in 2022 and 129 in 2021. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this growth! Read the interactive flipbook version of the issue here: https://lnkd.in/eAN9ijxN Brian Slipka - Shea Huston - Jason Kleinprintz - Craig Ault - Sarah Zeiher - John Gauger - Ben Utecht - Mason Bloomquist - Kelly Bomier - Benjamin Burch - Ryan Calvert - James Carroll - Erik Harke - Russell Johnston - Nicole Magandy - Brent McQueen - Alex Ondercin - Shannon O'Toole - Steve Pietrowski - Ariel Waldoch - True North Family of Companies - Honour Ag
The 2024 Monitor 101+ Issue
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The Secret Sauce of Pillbox Bat Company: When we started Pillbox Bat Company, almost 9 years ago, one of the things we discussed was the incredible way that sports brings people/fans together. The ability that sports has to break down social barriers by providing a common ground and a unified passion is something this world needs more of...don't you think?? Over the years, it has been beautiful to see Pillbox bats, somewhat unintentionally, facilitate the same experience with people that have our bats hanging on their wall. It's so fun to observe premeeting conversations start with "Wow! Where did you get that bat?" and the vibe of the room instantly gets playful as people start reminiscing about favorite memories from the "good ole days", whether it is reliving an epic moment from their favorite MLB game or very animated story of a personal experience playing the great game of baseball, the conversation turns from business to engaging someone on that "common ground of unified passion". Creating that experience through our bats is the purpose of Pillbox Bat Company. If you have an experience like that with a Pillbox bat, we'd love to hear your story! #baseball #baseballfan #baseballpassion #mlb #baseballseason #bringpeopletogether #sports #usa #baseballlife #baseballfamily #baseballgame #love #baseballislife #baseballbat #baseballisforall
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This is how you win in business. You win when you create win-win relationships. Brian Slipka Listen to the full episode! 👇 https://lnkd.in/evkU2pAX
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🔴 Kip Knippel - Headhunter Recruiter 🔴recently interviewed CEO Brian Slipka for the Capitalist Culture podcast--episode called "Empowering Others: The Key to Thriving Company Culture and Leadership." Why You Should Listen: Inspiration: Brian’s story is a testament to the power of resilience, faith, and a shift in focus from financial success to making a significant impact. Practical Advice: Learn actionable strategies for leadership, company culture, and investing in people. Personal Growth: Gain insights into how to build a meaningful and fulfilling work environment. Tune In Now! https://lnkd.in/epy5NUEJ #business #entrepreneurship #leadership #servantleadership #smallbusiness #corporateculture Slipka Companies - The True North Family Foundation - Honour Capital - Honour Ag - Sunbelt Business Advisors of Minnesota - Sunbelt Business Advisors of South Dakota - True North Business Services - Box Man, Inc - Lonsdale Packaging - Centennial Carbide - Robin II, Inc
Empowering Others: The Key to Thriving Company Culture and Leadership With Brian Slipka
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Let's go, Canaries!
The calm before…We are so excited to host 15 Sioux Falls Canaries Baseball games in August plus two days full of food, beverages, music & fun when we host Tacos & Tequila (17th) and Phase Fest (18th). We hope to see you at the Birdcage in the coming weeks! 🐥🎟️: https://lnkd.in/gM9mttAQ 🎶🎟️: https://lnkd.in/g3jzftYS Brian Slipka A.R. Albanese True North Family of Companies Ali Gabriel Ali Lindner Preston Kern Bailey Fey Jack Lust Brea Bauer Ryan Christopher Duell Higbe