Jack Donovan

Executive Director, New Hampshire
Business Finance Authority
Concord

“As an investor, it really comes down to betting on people – and not just the entrepreneur but on the whole group of people that make up the business. Vested for Growth’s focus on helping entrepreneurs to find ways to motivate their employees and enlist them in reaching the company’s goals, makes strong financial sense. I see many opportunities for small businesses to benefit from the capital and support provided by Vested for Growth.”

Juliana Eades

President, New Hampshire
Community Loan Fund
Concord

“Vested for Growth offers the best for owners and employees. It will help capture capitalism’s ability to increase wealth and spread the benefits down deeper into the business so more employees participate in the profits. This approach to organizational development is also helping the Loan Fund to boost our performance and develop our employees.”

Gerardine Ferlins

President, Cirtronics Corporation
Milford

“The message behind Vested for Growth can bring you to tears. It gets to the true essence of corporate success. It goes well beyond the narrow focus on the bottom line and recognizes that businesses have an opportunity to change the world. The VfG Committee means a lot to me. It gives me the fortitude to continue to break down business paradigms and practical business ideas that I apply in my business.”

Andrea Johnstone

Partner, Gallagher Callahan & Gartrell
Concord

“For me the VfG Committee is a mini business school that has expanded my practical business learning and professional horizons. Vested for Growth is vital. It serves as a source of capital for growing businesses and reinforces the concept of employee participation in New Hampshire businesses.”

Vice President, Banknorth Group, Inc.
Bedford

“As a native of New Hampshire, I care about the kinds of businesses that we attract to the state. From my 25> years in banking, I believe Vested for Growth’s focus on the long-term will attract small businesses that stay and grow in New Hampshire and offer good quality, sustainable jobs. On a personal level, participating on the VfG Committee has rekindled my optimism. I have visited some of the businesses that share Vested for Growth’s philosophy, and am now a believer in the power and market-value of this approach.”

Alan Reische

Partner, Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green
Manchester

“Vested for Growth understands that many small businesses face a critical capital gap that constrains their growth. It also understands that a< small business entrepreneur’s most important currency is their business philosophy and values. Vested for Growth offers a potent synthesis of both of these concepts. I find the VfG Committee refreshing because it broadens my vista and reminds me of the other values that are an integral part of the traditional New Hampshire business.”

Jeffrey Sohl

Director, Center for Venture Research
Professor, Whittemore School of
Business and Economics,
University of New Hampshire
Durham

“Vested for Growth brings together capital and a management philosophy – two critical factors for the growth-oriented entrepreneurial venture. This builds the foundation for a sustainable venture that adds to the economic development of the state. Being part of the VfG Committee, I have a chance to help New Hampshire companies achieve success without sacrificing New Hampshire’s unique quality of life.”

Rod Van Sciver

Member, East Coast Angels
Portsmouth, NH

"As a former small business owner and current angel investor, I understand the importance of capital to the success of small business. VfG plays an important role by providing guidance and capital to small businesses in NH.  I welcome the opportunity to work with VfG to help it fuel economic growth and ensure our state continues to be a great place to have and raise a family."