Carol Craig

Enterprise Florida Inc. (EFI) is a public-private partnership serving as Florida's primary organization devoted to statewide economic development. EFI's mission is to diversify Florida's economy and create better paying jobs for its citizens by supporting, attracting and helping to create globally competitive businesses in innovative, high-growth industries. EFI accomplishes this mission by focusing on a wide range of industry sectors, including clean energy, life sciences, information technology, aviation/aerospace, homeland security/defense, financial/professional services and manufacturing. In collaboration with a statewide network of regional and local economic development organizations, EFI helps to improve Florida's business climate, ensuring the state's global competitiveness. Enterprise Florida is committed to assisting companies confidentially with their expansion and location plans. They provide site selection services, demographic information, incentive information, trade leads and much more. They also coordinate introductions to their network of economic development partners located throughout the state.

National Defense Industrial Association engages in the defense and national security education. It offers courses such as configuration and data management certification program, defense systems acquisitions management, mastering business development, and certified modeling and simulation professional certification program. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Arlington, VI.

The Society of Women Engineers is an organization that advocates for women in engineering and technology. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company provides data and research resources on gender equity in engineering and acknowledge the value of a diverse community that includes race/ethnicity, religion, and family. Karen Horting has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

Navy League of the United States is a non-profit organization that supports America’s sea services: the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and US - flag Merchant Marine. It provides local and national programs to educate the public and congress on the importance of sea services. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

AFCEA International is engaged in the provision of information technology, communications, and electronics services to military and government industry. The firm offers leadership, engagement, and networking opportunities. It focuses on cyber, command, control, communications, computers and intelligence to address national and international security challenges. The company was founded in May 1946 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA.

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is a monthly e-publication dedicated to helping its members and the 9.1 million-plus women entrepreneurs across the country to power their “whole professional you”—in their business, in their lifestyle, and in their community. The non-profit company is based in McLean, VA. Teana McDonald has been the CEO of the company since 2012. The Circle is an ever-evolving national program designed specifically for premier members who own larger businesses that exceed $1 million in annual revenue. This program offers exceptional connections, access, and learning opportunities above and beyond membership.

The Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a platform for businesses to connect, network, and collaborate. The Chamber of Commerce is based in Orlando, FL.