David C. Gates

Wilmington Trust Corp. provides banking and financial services. It also creates a relationship management company that helps individual and institutional clients increase and preserve their wealth. The firm operates through four segments in three core businesses: Regional Banking, Corporate Client Services and Wealth Advisory Services. The Regional Banking Services serves commercial clients throughout the mid-Atlantic region and consumer clients in the state of Delaware. The Wealth Advisory Services serves high-net-worth clients throughout the United States. The Corporate Client Services serves institutional clients. The company was founded by T. Coleman duPont on July 8, 1903 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

Wilmington Trust Investment Management LLC (WTIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. The firm was founded in 2001 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of M&T Bank Corp. (NYSE: MTB). WTIM provides investment advice to clients that are private investment funds.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

Saint-Gobain Corp. produces building materials and glass containers. The firm manufactures glass fiber, flat glass and glass products, cast-iron piping, industrial ceramics, abrasives and building products. The company was established in 1967 and is headquartered in Valley Forge, PA.

Delaware BioScience Association promotes Delaware's bioscience industry. It facilitates growth of the life science industry, advancements in research as well as supporting education initiatives in Delaware and the surrounding region. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Newark, DE.

Fraunhofer USA, Inc. is a non-profit, research and development organization, which provides applied research services. It conducts applied R&D to customers from industry and state and federal governments. The firm develops and validates scientific applications and technologies for industrial innovation in the USA. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MI.

Leading Edge Ventures (Leading Edge Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Newark, Delaware.

ParagonRx International LLC provides pharmaceutical risk management, medication consultancy and marketing consultancy services. It offers systematic risk assessment, clinical trial process mapping, risk management plan design, and quality risk management. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Newark, DE.

University City Science Center provides physical space, resources and other support to the community. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Riverfront Development Corp. manages riverfront parks. The non-profit company is based in Wilmington, DE. The company was founded in 1973. The CEO is Carol Coletta.

Delaware Bankers Association is a business association. The firm is a not-for-profit private trade association comprised of national and state chartered banks, non-depository trust companies and savings banks that have assets in or are authorized to accept deposits in Delaware. The company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Dover, DE.

The Grand Opera House is a non-profit organization, which focuses on conducting live entertainment to the citizens of Wilmington, Delaware, and the greater Brandywine region. It provides a variety of community engagement programs for children, adults, and adults in the region. The company was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

Delaware Business Roundtable provides public education transformation services for entrepreneurs. The private company is based in Wilmington, DE.

The Salvation Army is a non-profit organization. It is an international movement which is part of the universal Christian church. The organization was founded by William Booth in 1865 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of United Way Worldwide, United Way of Delaware, Inc. offers economic stability and financial empowerment for early education, college and career readiness. The company is based in Wilmington, DE.

Hagley Museum & Library is a registered 501(c)(3) organization located in Wilmington, DE. The museum offers various events and programs, including summer camps, exhibitions, and history hangouts. The newest exhibition explores diverse stories of American innovation. The museum also has a library, research, and digital archive. Hagley's board of trustees has recently approved a new strategic plan that takes Hagley through 2026. The museum also offers virtual tours, talks with the Hagley historian, games, puzzles, and more from the comfort of home.