Newport LLC Recognized as a 2026 Inc. Power Partner Award Winner

The annual Inc. Power Partner Awards recognizes B2B companies that provide essential services and expertise to help entrepreneurs and businesses grow

SAN FRANCISCO, October 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Newport LLC, a nationally respected advisory firm serving privately owned businesses from $5M-250M has been named a 2026 Inc. Power Partner Awards winner for the second year in a row, recognizing the company among the leading B2B partners supporting entrepreneurs and businesses across the country.

The annual Inc. Power Partner Awards recognize B2B companies that help businesses navigate the challenges of growth and achieve their ambitions. Newport LLC helps CEOs of privately held businesses navigate the complexities of growth, from overcoming barriers to scaling the business, to building long-term value and preparing for a successful exit. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, Newport's experienced executive advisors work alongside CEOs to identify the challenges and opportunities that matter most to their business, bringing the right expertise to bear across strategy, operations, marketing, leadership, and other critical areas. The result is a more focused, growth-ready business, better positioned to realize its full potential.

"Business owners have no shortage of tools at their disposal, and B2B companies need to make clear why their products and services are worth the investment," says Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc. "The companies on this year's Power Partners list have done just that. They don't just have customers – they have superfans and evangelists. Across industries like marketing, financial services, and technology, they've proved their dedication to helping fellow business owners grow and succeed."

"I am honored to share this award with the Newport team of experienced executives that serve the wide range of clients and business scenarios that we work with," said Kevin Poole, CEO of Newport LLC. "The depth of experience across Newport's Partners is paralleled only by the passion with which they each serve our clients."

Newport helps privately owned businesses navigate pivotal moments in their growth, from preparing for investment and expanding strategic capabilities to transitioning ownership. Four recent transactions across real estate technology, specialty retail, workforce solutions and architectural building products demonstrate how Newport combines strategic guidance and transaction expertise to help business owners realize enterprise value and position their companies for the future.

That work includes advising Keeping Current Matters (KCM) on its acquisition by HousingWire, bringing together complementary real estate content and market intelligence capabilities; serving alongside GROW and SELL Advisors as joint advisors to the Seok family on the sale of Beauty4U to an investor group led by Promise Holdings; supporting Aplin through its strategic investment from TNC Capital Partners with value acceleration guidance and transaction execution; and serving as the exclusive financial advisor to Mount Storm Forest Products in its acquisition by Hardwoods, a flagship brand of ADENTRA Inc.

Together, these engagements showcase Newport's integrated approach to strategic advisory services, value creation and transaction execution. By combining hands-on business guidance with M&A expertise, Newport helps business owners prepare for pivotal transitions, capitalize on strategic opportunities and position their companies for continued growth.

For more information on Inc.'s Power Partner Awards or to view the complete list of honorees, visit https://www.inc.com/power-partner-awards.

About Newport LLC

Newport serves privately owned businesses with strategic insights and advisory, helping CEOs manage with confidence. We deliver by matching the right Partners, all seasoned C-suite executives, with each business owner's highest need for value acceleration and realization, allowing CEOs to work on their business and not in it.

Newport's unique integration of CEO advisory services and sell-side investment banking services enables them to help a business owner scale their company, increase its value, make it "capital ready" and seamlessly execute a successful sale process. Founded in 2011, with Partners spanning most every industry, functional expertise and state, Newport offers a senior team to help you strengthen your business and reach your goals.

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