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Int'l Business Times
28-07-2025
- Health
- Int'l Business Times
Attain, Inc. Joins Forces with Inperium, Inc., Strengthening Its Mission-Driven Growth & Community-Based Care in Florida
After nearly 40 years of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Central Florida, Attain, Inc. is entering a new era. By joining forces with Inperium, Inc.'s network, Attain is not only preserving the work it's been doing, but also positioning itself to grow with its community for decades to come. Founded in 1988, Attain serves individuals, providing community-based group homes, a childhood development center program, and integrated adult training services. But even those familiar categories, says Dr. Craig A. Cook, Executive Director of Attain, are evolving. He further shares, "We've grown as the community's needs have grown. We serve individuals with more complex challenges, people whose support needs often exceed what their families can provide, despite their love and willingness. Our job is to step in when those families are in crisis and build a path forward." What Attain offers goes beyond what traditional group homes or day programs might imply. Its model centers on supported community living, underpinned by Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Residents receive personalized care, Behavior Analysis services, healthcare coordination, and social integration services, all within homes embedded in local neighborhoods. As Dr. Cook says, "What we provide is a real home in the community, with comprehensive care that fosters independence, social connection, and dignity among these individuals." Often, traditional healthcare providers' involvement begins at a moment of crisis. Referrals come from hospitals, first responders, or social service agencies when individuals need more support than existing systems can offer. That is why, rather than fragmented services, medical care in one place, housing in another, counseling elsewhere, Attain delivers integrated, person-centered care under one umbrella. "That integration is where stability begins for these individuals," Dr. Cook explains. "Yes, health and safety come first, but joy, normalcy, and community inclusion follow close behind. This is how we aim to maximize their potential and make them a valued member of their community." In 2024, faced with rising inflation, fluctuating regulations, and other mounting pressures, Attain began searching for solutions to sustain its mission without compromising its autonomy. According to Dr. Cook, many of the offers they received promised stability, but at the expense of identity. "We've spent 37 years building trusted community relationships. We couldn't accept a future that sacrificed our local governance or diluted our mission," Dr. Cook says. That's when Attain discovered Inperium, a national nonprofit human services network organization that supports mission-driven organizations with operational, administrative, and financial infrastructure without imposing uniformity. "As nonprofit leaders, we often bear the dual burden of visionary leadership and operational reality. The Inperium model offered relief from that tension," says Dr. Cook. Under the Inperium model, Attain retains its own board, branding, and decision-making power, while gaining access to strategic guidance from a growing national network. Dr. Cook affirms, "They brought us tools, expertise, and a peer network that has strengthened our ability to deliver on our mission." For Inperium, the affiliation with Attain marks a significant first: its entry into the state of Florida. Ryan Dewey Smith, Founding Executive Chairman and CEO of Inperium, confirms, "With Dr. Cook and Attain, we found the right partner that is mission-aligned, community-rooted, and is ready to scale further." He further notes that entering Florida gives Inperium a platform to introduce its unique model of collaboration to other organizations throughout the state, especially at a time when nonprofits are reevaluating their changing landscape. "You can't let your vision slip in pursuit of financial survival. And you can't ignore financial realities just to preserve a mission; both matter. That's what we aim to balance through our model," explains Smith. With Inperium's support, Attain is poised for strategic, sustainable growth, but that growth, Dr. Cook emphasizes, will always be guided by the needs of the community. "We've always been good listeners," he says. "Whether it's a hospital, a parent, or an agency telling us where the gaps are, we want to meet that need in a tangible, meaningful way. Now, with Inperium, we have a platform to do that more effectively and at a broader level." Attain's future plans include deeper collaboration with Florida's statewide provider associations, further integration of community-based care strategies, and continued investments in staff development and infrastructure, all while remaining deeply embedded in the Central Florida communities it serves.
Malaysian Reserve
22-04-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
EY US unveils Brian Mandelbaum of Attain as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 Midwest Award finalist
Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs who are shaping the future CHICAGO, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced the finalists for the prestigious Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Midwest Award. Now in its 40th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebrates the bold leaders who disrupt markets through the world's most ground-breaking companies, revolutionizing industries and making a profound impact on communities. The program honors bold entrepreneurs whose innovations shape the future and pave the way for a thriving economy and a hopeful tomorrow. The Midwest program celebrates entrepreneurs from Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. An independent panel of judges selected Brian Mandelbaum among 29 finalists for their entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and lasting impact in building long-term value. Attain, co-founded by Mandelbaum, is the industry's most trusted source for live purchase data, empowering marketers with real-time insights, audience targeting, and measurement solutions. Backed by over seven million opted-in consumers, Attain also provides modern financial services through its portfolio of consumer apps — allowing people to unlock savings, early wages, and rewards in exchange for permissioned data sharing. 'I'm honored to be recognized by EY alongside such an inspiring group of leaders,' said Brian Mandelbaum, CEO & Cofounder of Attain. 'At Attain, we set out to build the most trusted and comprehensive consumer data ecosystem — one that empowers consumers and drives real results for brands. This recognition is a reflection of the belief our team, partners, and customers have in our mission to bring transparency, real-time intelligence, and accountability to the advertising industry.' Entrepreneur Of The Year honors business leaders for their ingenuity, courage and entrepreneurial spirit. The program celebrates original founders who bootstrapped their business from inception or who raised outside capital to grow their company; transformational CEOs who infused innovation into an existing organization to catapult its trajectory; and multigenerational family business leaders who reimagined a legacy business model to strengthen it for the future. Regional award winners will be announced on Wednesday, June 11, during a special celebration in Chicago and will become lifetime members of an esteemed community of Entrepreneur Of The Year alumni from around the world. The winners will then be considered by the National judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards, which will be presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation's most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. SponsorsFounded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards include presenting sponsors PNC Bank, Cresa, LLC, Marsh USA and SAP. In the Midwest, sponsors also include LaSalle Staffing, Inc. and Becker Professional Education. About Entrepreneur Of The Year Founded in 1986, Entrepreneur Of The Year has celebrated more than 11,000 ambitious visionaries who are leading successful, dynamic businesses in the US, and it has since expanded to nearly 60 countries globally. The US program consists of 17 regional programs whose panels of independent judges select the regional award winners every June. Those winners compete for national recognition at the Strategic Growth Forum® in November where National finalists and award winners are announced. The overall National winner represents the US at the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ competition. 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