Patricia A. Bender

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Institute of Real Estate Management provides real estate management services. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL.

Francesca's Holdings Corp. engages in the operation of a nationwide-chain of boutiques, through its subsidiaries. It offers assorted apparel, jewelry, accessories, and gifts. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Francescas.com, Inc. engages in the operation of online boutique retail stores. It offers apparels, shoes, jewelry, bags, and gifts. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc. operates as the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The firm provides treatment for , lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. It identifies and funds the most promising blood cancer research projects and forges partnerships with academic institutions, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to accelerate the development of new therapies. The company is headquartered in Rye Brook, NY.

Weingarten Realty Investors is a real estate investment trust, which engages in leasing space to tenants in the shopping centers. The company owns, manages, acquires, develops, and redevelops strategically located neighborhood and community shopping centers. It also offers property management services. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.