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Vining Sparks IBG LLC is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm was founded in 1981 and is a subsidiary of Vining-Sparks Securities, Inc., which is owned by Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF). Vining Sparks IBG executes fixed income securities transactions for a variety of institutional investors.

NanoMech, Inc. manufacturers and distributes nano particle additives, coatings and coating deposition systems. Its products are used in machining and manufacturing, lubrication and energy, adaptive chemistries for advanced textile coatings, indestructible metal surface coatings, biomedical implant coatings, and strategic military applications. The company was founded by Ajay P. Malshe in 2002 and is headquartered in Springdale, AR.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Le Bonheur Health Systems, Inc. provides financial services. The private company is based in Memphis, TN.

Legacy Wealth Management, Inc. (Legacy) is an independent, employee-owned SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm was founded in 1982 and formerly known as Middle South Advisory Corp. Legacy provides portfolio management services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, a limited number of corporate pensions, 401(k) and profit-sharing plans, foundations, endowments and both state and municipal government entities.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. provides health insurance plans. It also provides medicare supplement plans as well as vision and dental plans. The firm offers disease management services for medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart diseases. The company is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN.

Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division provides electricity, water and natural gas services to the Shelby County, Tennessee, including the city of Memphis. It serves primarily residential and commercial customers. The company purchases natural gas on the spot market transmits it through open access pipelines and delivers it to customers. It supplies water to the customers through its artesian water system. Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

The Juice Plus+ Co LLC markets nutritional supplement products. It provides added whole food based nutrition from different fruits, vegetables and grains in convenient capsule form. The firm also provides whole food nutrition in convenient shakes and nutrition bars. The company was founded by A. Jay Martin in 1970 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

The Dixon Gallery & Gardens operates fine art museum. The company was founded by Margaret Oates Dixon and Hugo Norton Dixon and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Memphis Bioworks Foundation provides research and development services in bioscience. The private company is based in Memphis, TN and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Part of United Way Worldwide, United Way of the Mid-South is a non-profit organization based in Memphis, TN. The company is dedicated to fighting poverty in the Memphis area, where a significant percentage of the population lives below the poverty line. The company offers various programs and services to help people move from poverty to financial security, including free tax preparation, youth training, and funding opportunities. Through its collective impact and 2gen approach, United Way of the Mid-South aims to make a difference in the lives of people in need and help them achieve their dreams of financial freedom and peace of mind. Kenneth S. Robinson has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

Diversified Trust Co. is a privately-owned trust management firm headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. The firm was founded in 1994 by Larry H. Bryan. Diversified Trust creates wealth solutions to individuals and multi-generational families, foundations and endowments, retirement plans, and family-owned businesses.

Greater Washington Community Foundation is a grantmaking community foundation. They aim to encourage and support effective giving and provide leadership on critical issues in their community. The foundation was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of Texas A&M University, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service offers training programs and technical assistance for public safety. The company is based in College Station, TX.

The Greater Memphis Chamber is a Chamber of Commerce based in Memphis, TN.

Tennessee Technology Development Corp. provides support to high-growth companies. It focuses on entrepreneurship, commercialization, capital, corporate engagement, and outreach. The company is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Urban Teachers provides teacher training program services. The private company is based in Baltimore.