Ramsey Goodrich and Terence Hannafin of Carter Morse & Goodrich recently returned from ACG’s DealMax Conference, one of the largest gatherings of dealmakers in the world. With more than 3,000 professionals in attendance, DealMax offered a front-row seat to the latest trends, challenges, and strategies shaping the M&A landscape in 2025. While many entered the […]
Carter Morse & Goodrich recently took part of a M&A Roundtable: State of the Middle Market with 25 leaders in the dealmaking community from around Connecticut involved a first quarter update, great discussions about the current state of the market, and what we can expect for the balance of 2025 and beyond. Like 2024, 2025 […]
Specialized service providers are the backbone of the U.S. economy, supporting over 75% of GDP and employing more than 80% of the workforce. These businesses—from logistics and consulting to staffing, testing, and facilities management—deliver essential solutions that help other companies operate efficiently, remain compliant, and scale effectively. Diversified Business Services – Asset-light companies offering advisory, […]
I am incredibly excited to have you join us here in our Consumer Products newsletter. We will be publishing this newsletter after each quarter. My name is Peter Costa, and I am a Managing Director here at Carter Morse & Goodrich (CMG). I lead our Consumer Products practice out of the Providence, RI office. Within […]
Welcome to the inaugural issue of CMG’s Manufacturing Newsletter! At CMG, we’ve always taken pride in representing family-owned and founder-led businesses in niche markets, guiding them through their once-in-a-lifetime transactions. Now, we’re putting a spotlight on one of our core areas of expertise—manufacturing – which is the heart of CMG’s work and at the center […]
The HVAC industry is a dynamic and essential sector where evolving regulations, emerging technologies, and expanding geographic and end markets continue to reshape the landscape. At CMG, we take a holistic view of the HVAC value chain, with dedicated focus on four core subcategories: 1) Manufacturing, 2) Wholesale Distribution, 3) HVACR Services, and 4) Building […]
CMG Managing Partner Ramsey Goodrich was honored to join a panel of experts at the ManufactureCT Growth event yesterday. The discussion centered around key strategies for business owners to accelerate growth, attract capital, and build long-term value for future generations. From optimizing operations to understanding what drives investor interest, the panel delivered actionable insights—but one […]
Exciting News! Carter Morse & Goodrich (CMG) is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Providence, Rhode Island office. This marks an exciting milestone in the firm’s continued expansion and growth. The new office, located at 50 S. Main St. in the historical Joseph Brown house, further enhances the firm’s ability to connect with […]
SOUTHPORT, CT – March 2025 –Carter Morse & Goodrich (“CMG”) is pleased to announce that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Culinaire International, Inc. (“Culinaire” or the “Company”) in its sale to a third party. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1993 by Richard Gussoni and headquartered in Dallas, TX, Culinaire […]
Carter Morse & Goodrich (“CMG”) is proud to have advised shareholders of Unger Enterprises (“Unger”) on its recent sale to BISSELL, Inc. (“BISSELL”). The combination brings together two multi-generational family-owned businesses with global reach and common cultures. Unger is a leading cleaning solutions and product platform that designs, manufactures and sells premier cleaning products to […]