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New York, NY - publishes yellow page directories serving the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx in New York City as well as a directory targeted at the Hispanic population in Manhattan. The company was founded in 1999 and has quickly become a major player in the New York City yellow page publishing market. The directories are delivered free of charge to businesses and residences across the boroughs and revenue is derived from advertising. Navigator closed this growth equity investment in August, 2002. Ambassador Publishings website is www.ambassadorpublishing.com
Digney York Associates, LLC, located in McLean, VA, is the leading firm specializing in hotel interior room renovations and refurbishment. Digney was formed in 1985 and performs services for major hotel chains in the USA. Amongst Digney’s clients are Marriott International, Host Marriott, Intercontinental Hotels, Hyatt, Starwood branded hotels, and other internationally known as well as privately held hotel properties. Navigator closed on its investment in November, 2002 and exited the investment in August, 2007. Digney York's website is www.digneyyork.com
CK Franchising, Inc. ("CKFI"), Dayton, OH is the franchisor of the "Comfort Keepers" franchise business for providing in-home care to the elderly and incapacitated. CKFI has been in operation since 1999 and had over 450 franchises as of June 2005. CKFI began international franchising operations in 2004 and has franchisees in Canada and the United Kingdom. Navigator is the largest shareholder in CKFI and closed this transaction in February 2003 and exited the investment in July, 2007. Comfort Keeper's website is www.comfortkeepers.com
Project Leadership Associates ("PLA"), founded in 1998, provides computer network integration services to medium-sized businesses throughout the Chicago area. Network integration services includes computer network implementation, planning, design, security, and project management. PLA provides overall network/technology strategy consulting and application development services and a full range of IT outsourcing solutions including software development, management consulting, help desk support and repair. Navigator invested in PLA in February 2003 to recapitalize the business and support its strategic growth plan. Navigator exited the investment in June, 2007. The website is www.projectleadesrship.net
Omniflight Helicoptors, Inc., located in Addison, TX, is one of the largest providers of air medical emergency transport services in the United States operating over 50 helicopters in 13 states. Air medical services involve transporting patients requiring intensive medical care from either general care hospitals or the scene of an accident to highly skilled trauma centers or tertiary care centers. Navigator invested in the acquisition of Omniflight in May 2003 and exited in October, 2005 when the business was sold. Omniflight's website is www.omniflight.com
Englewood, NJ - is the leading world-wide manufacturer of centrifugal, turbine boiler-feed pumps for the marine industry. The company enjoys a significant market share of such pumps which are used in US Navy vessels and commercial ships around the world, including the fast growing fleet of LNG tankers. Navigator principals also led and sponsored the transaction and secured equity and debt financing. Mr. Imhoff is the Chairman of Coffin Turbo Pump, and Mr. Markey serves on the company's Board of Directors. Coffin Turbo Pump’s website is www.coffinturbopump.com.

Irvine, CA - is a leading manufacturer of marine-based oily water separators and reverse osmosis equipment. Navigator principals negotiated and structured this acquisition and merged it into Coffin Turbo Pump, Inc. and the name was changed to Coffin World Water Systems, Inc. Mr. Imhoff is the Chairman of Coffin World Water Systems. Coffin World Water System’s website is www.cworldwater.com.

Universal Environmental Services, LLC (“UES”) is a leading collector and recycler of used oil, oil filters, and oily water in the southeastern United States. UES also collects used anti-freeze and provides tank cleaning services. Navigator principals co-led this investment, Mr. Markey serves on the Board of Directors. UES’ website is http://www.universalenvironmentalservices.com.
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