Terry Forde

Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Human Genome Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that exists to place new therapies into the hands of those battling serious disease. Its lead products include BENLYSTA for systemic lupus erythematosus and raxibacumab for inhalation anthrax. The firm's other products include, mapatumumab, darapladib, albiglutide, ZALBIN, HGS1036 and HGS1029. The company was founded by Alan G. Walton and William A. Haseltine in 1992 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD.

MultiCare Health System operates as a non-profit organization that provides healthcare services. It offers cancer care, cardiology, obstetrics and neurosciences, and ambulatory settings, including primary care clinics, day surgery centers, home health, hospice, urgent care centers, and occupational medicine program. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Tacoma, WA.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Roy Rogers Franchise Co. LLC owns and operates restaurants. The firm offers management and hourly benefits. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Frederick, MD.

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP develops, manufactures and markets prescription pharmaceutical drugs. It sells products related to gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, neuroscience, respiratory and oncology infections. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

Health Enterprises Network organizes and facilitates health-related economic growth through business development, leadership and education. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Museum of Glass operates a glass museum. The private company is based in Tacoma, WA and was founded in 2002.

The National Board of Medical Examiners, Inc. provides services to the public through its high- quality assessments of healthcare professionals. It develops customized assessments for the medical specialty boards, other healthcare professions, and academic institutions, while online assessments help students and professionals identify their own strengths and weaknesses. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Plamondon Cos provides hospitality services. The private company is based in Frederick, MD.

Carroll Hospital Center, Inc. provides health care services. The firm's medical and surgical services includes behavioral health, cancer treatment, chronic pain management, laser hair removal, respiratory therapy, home care and emergency services. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Westminster, MD.

Montgomery Hospice, Inc. operates as a a nonprofit hospice serving residents of Montgomery County. It provides end-of-life care, hospice at home, grief and loss, and care for children who have a life-limiting illness. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

Biohealth Innovation, Inc. sources and evaluates market-relevant bioheath intellectual properties, connects the IP with funding, and assists businesses in marketing and growth. It is a regional innovation intermediary that accelerates and facilitates technology transfer and commercialization of market-relevant research in federal labs, universities, and biohealth companies in the Region. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

Plamondon Hospitality Partners LLC operates as a hotel management and business development company. Its portfolio includes Marriott and Hilton properties in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Georgia. The company is headquartered in Frederick, MD.

United Way Worldwide is a non-profit organization, which engages in raising money for charitable causes. It focuses on education, health, and financial stability. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce is an organization that aims to improve the quality of life in the community by promoting new businesses. Located in Frederick, MD, the Chamber provides resources and support for entrepreneurs to flourish. The non-profit company offers a Business Health program that provides tools and resources for employers and employees to maintain top performance.

The Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists is an administrative support provider to eight conferences, two healthcare networks, schools, a university, a health sciences college, community services centers, camps, book and health food stores, and a radio station. The private company is based in Columbia, MD. The company recently retired Ileana Espinosa, who worked as the associate director of elementary education in the office of education at the Columbia Union Conference for more than 10 years. The company believes in God and encourages people to reflect on their lives and improve themselves. The company also recognizes outstanding students at its senior academies with the worthy student award. The company also offers art classes that come with a lot of prayer, personal investment, and waiting.