1: Life Care Centers of America, elder care and nursing home chain based in Cleveland Tenn., and headed by Forrest L. Preston
2: EMJ Construction, construction firm based in Chattanooga headed by Jim Sattler
3: U.S. Xpress, trucking company based in Chattanooga headed by Max L. Fuller and Patrick Quinn
4: Propex Inc., carpet backing maker headed by William Brant
5: The Vincit Group, six companies dealing with food safety, sanitation, water and energy management, headed by Bob Bullard