CEO Speaker Series Sponsors

Sponsors of the CEO Speakers Program are not only funders, they're also engaged program resource partners. They stand ready to advise and provide services to our program members.

Based in Portsmouth, NH, Sprague is one of the largest independent suppliers of energy products and related services in the Northeast. Its strategically located refined products and materials handling terminals, coupled with its natural gas pipeline capacity, provide unprecedented access to energy products and services. With a deep understanding of each customer’s unique energy needs, Sprague specializes in creating custom-tailored solutions that give businesses greater control over natural gas, fuel, electricity and materials handling costs.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading financial services firm based in the United States of America with operations worldwide. JPMorgan Chase had $3.9 trillion in assets and $313 billion in stockholders’ equity as of June 30, 2023. The Firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. Under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands, the Firm serves millions of customers predominantly in the U.S., and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients globally. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.

Checkmate Workforce Solutions is a technology company and a provider of comprehensive payroll and payroll tax filing services. We help employers to become better able to achieve their mission by eliminating the administrative, payroll related burden of compliance and enhancing the strategic role of HR within the organization via cloud based time & labor and HRIS technologies.  Checkmate is a service company with a focus on customizing solutions to meet the unique workforce management and payroll needs of each client. Our business is about establishing and maintaining a strong, productive and value-added relationship with each client. Learn more at https://www.checkmatepayroll.com/

At Highland Advisory Group, we are more than just M&A advisors—we are business owners, parents, and Little League coaches, just like you. Our firm was founded on the principles of empathy and understanding, ensuring that we always see the person behind the business. We know firsthand the responsibilities and challenges that come with managing a company, raising a family, and contributing to the community. Highland Advisory Group strategically partners with several M&A and family business associations to provide the maximum amount of resources and technology to service our clients. These partnerships allow us to leverage cutting-edge tools and industry insights, ensuring that we deliver the highest level of advisory service. More information at https://www.highlandadvisorygroup.com/

The Guyton Group specializes in Business Exit Planning and Retirement Income Planning.  We are affiliated with the Business Enterprise Institute, a nationally recognized firm specializing in all aspects of business transfers to the next generation or key man groups.  We deliver integrated financial plans to enhance wealth and maintain financial balance.  Our strategies are more than just the tactical actions; our 33 years of experience allows us to provide not only valuable industry knowledge but also experiential insight to those we counsel. For more information contact The Guyton Group or call (603) 766-9200.