We function as a holding company and are responsible for executive oversight, support, setting risk management parameters and putting the right people in the right place to align with corporate strategy. Mergers and acquisitions. Our primary investment focus is on retaining majority equity in a number of businesses in diverse industries. We make investments to start businesses from the ground up or through merging with or acquiring existing businesses. We function as a holding company and are responsible for executive oversight, support, setting risk management parameters, and putting the right people in the right place to align with corporate strategy. Securities investments. We partner with established asset management firms to ensure that our securites investments are risk averse. We maintain a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds and mutual funds that allow us to meet our annual return targets. We consult with financial advisors to maintain the proper ratio of liquid assets. Real estate. Our investments in real estate provide us with a foundation to perform our primary business function of investing in small businesses. We invest in single family homes, multi-unit housing, commercial real estate and vacant land and use the equity and income to fund investments in small business.