Peggy P. Gann

Heller Financial, Inc. provided mercantile financing. It was acquired by GE Capital Corp. The company was located in Chicago, IL

CommScope, Inc. engages in manufacture and design of cable and connectivity solutions for communications networks worldwide. It offers coaxial and fiber optic cable products for data networking, internet access, wireless communication, telephony and other broadband applications. The company was founded by Frank M. Drendel in 1953 and is headquartered in Hickory, NC.

Accredo Health, Inc. provides specialty retail pharmacy services in the United States. The company is into the sale of drugs for the recurring treatment of chronic and potentially life threatening diseases. Their services includes specialty retail pharmacy services, clinical services, reimbursement services, delivery services and other support services customized for individual therapies. It was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

FedEx Freight, Inc. provides transportation services. The company provides regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services in the eastern portion of the US. (LTL carriers consolidate goods from multiple carriers into one trailer for delivery). The company was founded in 2001 and is located in Harrison, AR.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

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.

Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. engages in the manufacture of electrical wiring devices, lighting controls, and telephone communication products. It offers wetguard, mechanical interlocks, safety disconnect switches, and IEC 60309 pin and sleeve. The company was founded by Isidor Leviton in 1906 and is headquartered in Melville, NY.

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, Inc. manufactures tools and supplies for the electrical industry. It offers connectors, terminals, crimps, strips, application systems, and measurement products including clamp meters, testers, and accessories. The company was founded by J. Walter Becker in 1916 and is headquartered in Sycamore, IL.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

ABB, Inc. provides power and automation products, systems, solutions and services. It manufactures components such as motors, generators, circuit breakers and programmable logic controllers for the automated processes of industries such as oil and gas, pulp and paper, chemicals and pharmaceuticals. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Cary, NC.

The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America provides information on how businesses can adapt their workforce development and management strategies to deal with the changing labor market. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America is the world's largest business organization, advocating, connecting, informing, and fighting for business growth and success. The American company was founded by Michael Scown, and Suzanne P. Clark has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

American Trucking Associations, Inc. provides safety and security services to the trucking industries. The firm also provides educational programs and industry research. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Amway Corp. provides health, beauty and home care markets products. It also offers weight management and sports nutrition products, energy drinks and medicine cabinets; skin care products, including cleansers, toners, moisturizers, eye and lip care products, serums, masques/exfoliators, intensive treatments and men products. In addition, the firm provides cleaning, kitchen, bed and bath, laundry and apparel care, baby care, and pets products; air and water purifiers, batteries and light bulbs, and candles and air fresheners; makeup products for eyes, cheeks, face, and lips; makeup removers; professional car wash concentrates, full-synthetic motor oils, diesel fuel system cleaners, professional auto polish and glaze products, and gasoline fuel system cleaners; and bars, meals, snacks, beverages, breakfast, condiments, rice and pasta, soups and side dishes, and sprays oils and sauces. The company was founded by Jay Van Andel and Richard DeVos in 1959 and is headquartered in Ada, MI.

LAI International, Inc. manufactures precision engineered components and assemblies. It provides complete design-for-manufacturing, fabrication, assembly and manufacturing solutions for highly engineered precision products. The firm’s technology, engineering and manufacturing solutions are used to build components for airframes, aircraft engines, power generators, defense systems, medical devices and other industrial applications. The company was founded by Alexander F. Zak in 1937 and is headquartered in Westminster, MD.

H-E Parts International LLC distributes equipment, components and parts to the mining and construction industries. Its products include surface mining, construction and crushing and material handling equipment. The company was founded by by Jean-Paul Richard in 2006 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

JA Worldwide, Inc. engages in activities to oversee global fund raising, brand development and protection, quality assurance, and financial accountability. It educates students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy through experiential and hands-on programs. The firm?s programs include JA economics, JA global marketplace, JA innovation camp, JA success skills, and JA finance park. The company was founded by Horace Moses, Theodore Vail and Murray Crane in 1919 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

The US-China Business Council is an organization that provides information, advisory, advocacy, and program services to its members. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company focuses on shaping the relationship between the United States and China. USCBC offers research and analyses on Chinese government personnel, member newsletters, and advisory services to answer sector-specific and general investment questions.

American Transportation Research Institute engages in transportation studies and operational tests. The firm focuses on the trucking’s essential role in a safe, secure and efficient transportation system. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

University of California, Berkeley Foundation engages in the provision of philanthropic services. It offers social services and supports the advancement of higher education by securing private financial support. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Oxford, MS.

Custom Sensors & Technologies, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing sensing, control and motion products. It offers automation, cockpit control, control devices, electrical protection, inertial sensors, motors and actuators, position sensors, solid state relays and switches. The firm serves the aerospace and defense, transportation, energy and infrastructure, medical, food and beverage and building equipment markets. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA.

RLJ Equity Partners LLC(RLJ Equity Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of RLJ Companies, founded by Robert L. Johnson and The Carlyle Group in 2006. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.

Accudyne Industries LLC produces engineered pumps and compressors for energy business and other industries. Its serves in the area of oil and gas production, hydrocarbon processing, chemical processing, water and waste water treatment and power generation and manufacturing industries. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

ARRIS Technology, Inc. engages in the design, engineering, and supply of broadband networks. It offers its services to both residential and business customers. The company was founded on July 30, 1997 and is headquartered in Suwanee, GA.