January 1, 2008



Dear Clients and Friends,

With the new year comes great news for Apple Growth Partners.  Our firm is experiencing its own brand of “healthy growth.” We are thrilled to announce a merger with the CPA firm of Brott Mardis & Co. This transaction brings together nearly 110 professionals and support staff, cementing Apple Growth Partners’ regional market position.

Brott Mardis & Co., founded in 1980, shares a common mission with Apple Growth Partners – helping private businesses achieve goals through planned, sustainable growth. We are excited about working with this group of very talented accountants and look forward to the depth and expertise they bring to our team. In addition, clients will benefit from enhanced service levels and increased responsiveness of our combined staff.

Apple Growth Partners will continue to serve clients from offices in west Akron, Westlake, Mayfield Village, and now downtown Akron. And we are maintaining our association with Moore Stephens International Limited, the global accounting and business services association.

On behalf of everyone at Apple Growth Partners, we thank you for your friendship and wish you a very prosperous new year.

Yours truly,


David J. Gaino
Chairman