full service consulting firm in house to manage other companies held by NorthStar. Meridian has since been converted to a valuation, economic analysis and litigation support firm. NorthStar acquired its second company, Veterinary Ventures, Inc. in March of 2002. Veterinary Ventures, Inc. is a pet products manufacturing and distribution company with international scope.
In 2006, NorthStar started a professional services marketing company called Azimuth Strategies Inc., which primarily markets litigation support services to target law firms. In April of 2007 NorthStar acquired Glacier Outdoor, also known as Glacier Glove, which manufactures and distributes harsh weather gloves and protective clothing for people engaged in outdoor recreation and for the U.S. military.
NorthStar Investors
In January 2002, Stuart Feigin, Christopher Howard and Randolph Townsend started NorthStar Investors, Inc. The format for NorthStar Investors grew from the knowledge Christopher, Stuart and Randolph had acquired over 99 years of combined business experience at the time. Their idea was to start a holding company, not specific to any industry, as a means for providing an exit strategy for the owners of the closely-held companies, which would be acquired.
NorthStar acquired its first company in January of 2002, Meridian Business Advisors, formerly Howard Consulting Group, Inc., a Nevada-based consulting firm started in Phoenix, Arizona in 1984. The acquisition of this particular company gave NorthStar the specific advantage of having a
In 2010, Veterinary Ventures, Inc. was sold to Radio Systems/Pet Safe, a major player in the pet industry. Even before the sale was finalized, Northstar was launching another pet product company called ModaPet. ModaPet products are “designer” influenced to be visually appealing yet durable and functional for the day to day demands of pet owners and their pets.
The latest business launch is Northstar Business Source. This entity has roots in the original Howard Consulting Group. The services provided include nearly all operating, financial and development aspects necessary to grow a business, whether small or large. Its activities underline our vision of “We build businesses”.
Our history validates and reinforces our vision. NorthStar's structure is like that of a three-legged stool, each leg representing a key element in supporting the operations of the company: Capital, Business Acumen, and Community. NorthStar's guiding principles are Integrity, Focus, and Commitment.
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