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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.

Roadway Express International, Inc. offers transportation services. The company is headquartered in Akron, OH.

Roadway Express, Inc. provides transportation, freight, and cargo services. It also provides global transportation services, transportation management solutions, and logistics management. The company was founded in 1930 by Galen J. Roush and Carroll Roush and is headquartered in Akron, OH.

Assurex Global provides commercial insurance and risk management brokerage services. The private company is based in Columbus, OH and has subsidiaries in United States and Bermuda.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Southern Title Insurance Corp. provides title insurance services. The company is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Encova Mutual Insurance Group, Inc. operates as a holding company. It provides personal and commercial property/casualty (automobile, homeowners and umbrella) and life insurance products through its subsidiaries. Its other divisions include commercial insurer American Hardware and non standard auto insurer MICO Insurance. The Motorists Insurance Group was founded in 1965 and is headquartered at Columbus. OH.

Greater Cleveland Partnership is a business membership association. The firm offers resources include project management, asset to capital, real estate site searches, incentive workforce program assistance and workforce grants assistance. The company was founded in March 2004 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Case Western Reserve University provides educational services. It offers a variety of undergraduate degree courses and graduate and professional options such as arts and sciences, dentistry, engineering, law, management, medicine, nursing, social work, and more. The firm also offers dual-degree programs. The company was founded in 1826 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

University of Akron provides public research education. Its programs include under graduate studies, graduate studies, international studies, law, and continuing education. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Akron, OH.

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.

Akron General Medical Center provides general medical and surgical services. The firm offers cardiovascular medicine, cardiac surgery, cancer care, orthopedics, and sports medicine services. It also provides diagnostic and outpatient services. The company has offices in Akron, Green, Stow, Tallmadge and West Akron. Akron General Medical Center was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Akron, OH.

American Heart Association, Inc. operates a voluntary health organization funded by private contributions. The organization offers services for coronary heart diseases and strokes, high blood cholesterol & physical inactivity, obesity, and diabetes. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

An integrated communications consulting firm, Paul Werth Associates partners in the success of leading consumer product and business-to-business enterprises, government agencies and industry associations. Founded in 1963, Werth has long been recognized for leadership in public relations and public affairs - raising awareness, building credibility and mobilizing public opinion for clients in the private and public sectors. Through strategic acquisitions under the leadership of Sandra W. Harbrecht, Werth has evolved into a full-service communications firm with public relations, advertising, public affairs, research and digital marketing capabilities. The company's team of senior-level executives offers an exceptional array of integrated marketing services. From branding campaigns, product launches and national media relations programs to digital communications, grassroots initiatives and market research studies, Werth merges superior strategy with cutting-edge tools and tactics to achieve each client's most important business and organizational objectives. For five decades, Werth has helped clients navigate the changing tides of economic, social and marketing conditions. The company offers executive-level counsel and business-building solutions to enhance reputations, build brands, shape policy and drive sales in the digital economy.

Part of Encova Mutual Insurance Group, Inc., Motorists Mutual Insurance Co. is a company that provides casualty insurance services. The company is based in Columbus, OH.

The James B. Oswald Co. provides insurance brokerage and risk management services. It offers property and casual, employee benefits, life insurance, and retirement plan services. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. supplies corrugated packaging. It offers point-of-sale packaging, displays, warehousing, and specialty packaging supplies. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Fairlawn, OH.

The Nature Conservancy is a conservation organization working around the world to protect land and waters for nature and people. The organization pursues non-confrontational, pragmatic solutions to conservation challenges. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The Orpheum Theatre operates theater and live music events. The private company is based in Memphis, TN.

The Public Relations Society of America operates as a professional organization. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.

Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau operates hotels. The company is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

The Entrepreneurs EDGE, Inc. is a nonprofit economic development organization that assists mid-sized companies. The non-profit company is based in Independence, OH. The company was founded by Kirk Neiswander, Thomas Cristal, Michael J. Merriman, Seth B. Harris, Paul Charles Miller, Aaron Malachi Mixon, Brian F. Murphy, P. Jeffrey Lucier, Steve Walling, William E. Conway, William B. Summers, R. Douglas Cowan, Walter E. Kalberer.

Lexi-Comp is an industry-leading provider of drug information and clinical content for the healthcare industry. They provide the tools necessary to help improve patient safety, ensure compliance, and elevate the quality of care patients receive. Lexi-Comp’s content and technology provide relevant, real-time information at the point-of-care in both in-patient and out-patient settings to help improve patient outcomes, workflow efficiency, and medication safety. Along with its leading drug database, Lexi-Drugs®, content areas include pediatric drug information, pharmacology, interactions, diagnostic procedures & laboratory tests, pharmacogenomics, poisoning & toxicology, dentistry, infectious diseases, and patient education. Over 500,000 clinicians worldwide access Lexi-Comp’s information via the Internet, handheld devices, and through integration with health information systems. An extensive library of print titles is also available.

The Great Lakes Construction Co. provides civil construction services. It offers design and build, environmental remediation, industrial services, oil and gas, site development, steel piling, and structural concrete. The company was founded by Frank Converse Jr. in 1948 and is headquartered in Hinckley, OH.

Part of LyondellBasell Industries NV, A. Schulman International, Inc. produces and supplies plastic compounds and resins. The company is based in Fairlawn, DE.

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is an organization that provides resources and connections to help businesses thrive in Columbus, OH. The non-profit company offers networking opportunities, business accelerator services, and access to over 2,200 member businesses in the region. The Chamber also presents the Small Business Leader Award to recognize small businesses that have achieved success and made contributions to the community.

PR Council operates as an association dedicated to agencies with public relations offerings. The firm offers benefits offering, case studies, partner relations technology reports, procurement and agency sourcing, and research and data. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Westfield Bank is customers full-service, community bank. They specialize in relationship-based loan and deposit services for businesses and individuals. They offer knowledgeable personal service when they need it and the convenience of online banking anytime and anywhere. Westfield Bank is faster and more flexible because, the company make their lending decisions locally. Their customers look to them for the stability, security and peace of mind that comes from working with someone who really knows you and is committed to their success. Westfield Bank is an affiliate of Westfield Insurance, a leading property and casualty company founded in 1848 and headquartered to this day in Westfield Center, Ohio. Westfield Insurance opened Westfield Bank in 2001 to extend their relationship approach to insurance into banking. Westfield Bank has grown to become an important complement to the insurance business. They offer Westfield Insurance customers and agents an alternative for banking and premium financing from people they know and trust. They also contribute to the strength of communities across Northeast Ohio, helping to make the region an attractive place for their employees, families and friends.

Part of Aon Plc, Aon Ward Financial Corp. provides financial services. The company is based in Columbus, OH. Aon Ward Financial was acquired by Aon Global Ltd. (United Kingdom) from Westfield Group (Ohio) on July 19, 2011.

The ESOP Association operates as employer-sponsored advocacy and education association focused on employee stock ownership plans. The company was founded by Robert W. Smily Jr. in 1978 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Leadership Akron conducts leadership programs. The non-profit company is based in Akron, OH.