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US Foods, Inc. engages in the market and distribution of fresh, frozen, dry food and non-food products. The firm offers meats and seafood; dry grocery products; refrigerated and frozen grocery products; equipment, disposable, and supplies; dairy; beverage products; and produce. Its brand portfolio includes Chef’s Line, Rykoff Sexton, Stock Yards, Metro Deli, Monarch, Monogram, Molly’s Kitchen, Glenview Farms, Valu+Plus, and Harvest Value. The company was founded on August 1, 1989 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL.

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

Citadel Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Miami, Florida. The firm was founded in 1990 by Kenneth Griffin and is wholly-owned by Citadel Advisors Holdings LP, ultimately held by GFH HFEVA LLC. Citadel Advisors manages private investment funds that are offered exclusively to sophisticated investors.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Accelerator Group LLC engages in the provision of investment banking advisory and knowledge services. It specializes in mergers and acquisition, financing, valuations, corporate advisory, research, content and data collection, analytics, and knowledge share. The company was founded by Seema Chaturvedi in 1998 and is headquartered in Troy, MI.

HRsmart, Inc. develops software solutions for human resource management. It offers strategic planning, solution architecture and transition management services. It serves to the construction, energy, finance, healthcare, retail, hospitality and technology industries. The company was founded by Mark S. Hamdan in 1994 and is headquartered in and is headquartered in Richardson, TX.

Foodservice.com operates an on-line business-to-business community for foodservice professionals. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Fordham University provides college and university. It offers undergraduate colleges and graduate & professional schools. The company was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in Bronx, NY.

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

Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. operates as an independent insurance agency. It offers insuring deposits, examining and supervising financial institutions for safety and soundness and consumer protection, making large and complex financial institutions resolvable, and managing receiverships. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

National Association of Corporate Directors provides online and print information services to directors of public companies. It offers in-boardroom education, evaluation, governance reviews, board composition and succession planning, board recruitment, ongoing advisory, insights, and analytics services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Mid-Atlantic Venture Association represents private equity and venture capital companies. The private company is based in Timonium, MD. The company was founded by Charles W. Newhall.

Iredell Memorial Hospital, Inc. provides health care services. Its services include centers of excellence, cardiovascular, diabetes, dialysis, emergency care, endoscopy, home health, hospital-based skilled nursing facility, intensive, coronary care, infusion care, laboratory, lithotripsy, maternity, nursing, pain management, pharmacy, rehabilition, respiratory care, sleep lab, surgical services and wound care. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Statesville, NC.

Catholic Charities is a national office for Catholic Charities agencies across the United States. The private company is based in Albuquerque, NM. As a member of Caritas Internationalis, they provide help and create hope for over 15 million people annually, regardless of their religious, social, or economic backgrounds.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, Inc. operates as a foundation serving Jewish households. It offers services in education, populations, overseas, emergency response, inclusion and Jewish identity. The company was founded in 2010 North Bethesda, MD.

One Economy Corp. provides information access, technology training, and community development services. The company was founded by Reynard Ramsey, Alec Ross, and Ben Hecht in 2000 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of Capgemini SE, Purpose Foundation is a social impact agency that operates campaigns and developments. The company is based in New York, NY.

Crossroads Strategies LLC provides business consulting services. The private company is based in Washington. The American company was founded by Stewart Hall.

The IOLA Foundation is a nonprofit organization called the "It Gets Better Project" that aims to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth globally. The project was created in 2010 after a successful viral video campaign on YouTube. It provides critical support and hope to LGBTQ+ youth worldwide by leveraging the power of media to reach millions of people each year. The project has expanded its origins in storytelling and media to include educational resources and reaches 19 countries outside of the US. The project has garnered support from various celebrities, including Kelly Clarkson, Gabrielle Union, and Chris and Scott Evans. More than 750,000 people have taken the It Gets Better pledge to share messages of hope and speak up against intolerance. The organization's mission is to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the globe. The It Gets Better Project exists to help carry out this mission.