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FORGE is a nonprofit that helps startups and innovative companies with physical products prepare to manufacture, then connects them with nearby manufacturing resources to help bring new products to market and support localized supply chains.

Tanbark specializes in manufacturing custom, sustainable molded fiber packaging for businesses of all sizes. Its products replace styrofoam and plastic packaging, reducing waste sent to landfills.

Fortress Risk Management, LLC is a provider of cloud-based enterprise risk management solutions tailored for the banking and credit union sectors. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Wethersfield, Connecticut, the company specializes in offering technology and intelligence services designed to combat financial fraud and reduce risks associated with financial crime. Its comprehensive suite of solutions includes cross-channel transaction monitoring, behavior analysis, and alerting services, which collectively aim to enhance fraud prevention and compliance efforts for financial institutions. Additionally, Fortress Risk Management's Rampart Intelligence Platform features five specialized modules—AMLWatch, PayWatch, CheckWatch, CardWatch, and InsiderWatch—each focused on different aspects of risk management. By leveraging these tools, clients can improve their risk management processes, streamline reporting, lower operational costs, and mitigate reputational damage stemming from financial incidents.

Applango is a company that develops a management platform designed for SaaS-based businesses, enabling IT managers and administrators to gain comprehensive visibility into their software usage. Founded in 2012, Applango's application helps organizations monitor CRM usage, control costs, and enhance user adoption. The platform leverages predictive analytics to assess customer experience, identifying potential dissatisfaction even before complaints arise. This proactive approach allows businesses to streamline services and improve overall customer satisfaction, potentially reducing costs by 25% to 50% in initial iterations. Applango has been listed on the Salesforce AppExchange since September 2015 and has participated in the Amadeus Explore program since 2018.