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Nomura International Plc provides a variety of financial services including advisement, investment banking and asset management. It trades in and sells fixed income and equity products, including related derivatives; and provides investment banking services, and corporate finance and private equity services. The company is also involved in asset and principal finance business. It offers investment advisory and management, custody, and employment services. Nomura International was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Hyatt Corp. owns and operates hotels and resorts. It operates Hyatt branded hotels and resorts, under the Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt and Park Hyatt brands. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Part of Agnaten SE, The Wella Corp. produces hair care products. The company is based in New York, NY. The CEO of the company is Leah Zaslavsky.

Part of Whirlpool Corp., Whirlpool Europe BV is a Dutch company that manufactures and distributes home appliances. The company is based in Breda, Netherlands.

Braun GmbH manufactures electric appliances worldwide. Its products include shaving, grooming, oral care, beauty care, health and wellness, food and drinks, steam irons, clocks and calculators. The company was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Kronberg, Germany.

Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is an American company that manages food, beverage, household, and personal care products for companies worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company focuses on health and wellness, particularly reducing childhood obesity by being transparent with food labels and educating youth about their relationship with food. GMA Brands provides expert reviews on meal brands and comparison articles to help consumers make informed buying decisions. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

The Commercial Club of Chicago works to shape the future of the region to make it a better place for everyone to live, work, and do business. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company's civic committee has announced violence reduction goals and commitments to help address public safety.

American Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc. is the largest hotel association in the United States, representing all segments of the industry nationwide. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company provides financial assistance to hoteliers through two main programs listed below. The company is focused on enhanced hotel cleaning practices, social interactions, and workplace protocols to meet the new health and safety challenges and expectations presented by COVID-19. Chip Rogers has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Logitech, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets cordless products for personal computers, gaming consoles, portable music players, and mobile phones. Its products include audio and video products, webcams, mice, trackballs, keyboards, speakers, headsets, interactive gaming devices, digital pens, and universal remote controls. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Newark, CA.

Cadbury Ltd. produces and sells confectionery products. It offers products in various categories, such as Easter, bars, and drinks; and bags, boxes, and tins. The company’s products include Button Chicks, Eggheads, Caramel, Chocolate Bunny, Toffee Popcorn, Dairy Milk Chocos, Flake, Twirl Bites, Buttons, and Caramel. Cadbury was founded by John Cadbury in 1824 and is headquartered in Birmingham, the United Kingdom.

Part of Unilever Plc, Unilever Best Foods is an American company that manufactures and wholesales food products.

Logitech Europe SA designs and markets computer control devices. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Morges, Switzerland.

Corporation for Travel Promotion operates as a cooperative destination marketing organization. It promotes the U.S. as a premier travel destination; and communicates the U.S. entry/exit policies and procedures to worldwide travelers. The firm has representative offices in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, India, Japan, Mexico and Central America, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, the Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. The company was founded in May 2011 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of VF Corp., VF International SAGL operates as an online apparel, footwear and accessories store. The company is based in Lugano, Switzerland.

American Cleaning Institute is a company that emphasizes the importance of reading product labels before use to ensure safe and effective use. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company specializes in the chemistry of cleaning and the use of surfactants in detergents and other cleaning products. Melissa Hockstad has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

New Schools for Chicago operates as a school. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The CEO of the company is Daniel Anello.

The Coryn Group II LLC owns and operates hotels and resorts. The firm through its subsidiaries Apple Vacations, AMResorts and Amstar DMC offers travel and tourism services. The company was founded by John Joseph Mullen in 1969 and is headquartered in Newtown Square, PA.

Skills for Chicagolands Future operates as a staffing and recruitment company. The company was founded in September 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Reliefband Technologies LLC designs and develops digital wearable devices that provides therapies for nausea, and morning sickness. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Horsham, PA.

Cooler Screens, Inc. develops IoT-enabled screens for retail cooler surfaces that deliver marketing opportunities and merchandising. The company was founded by James Koval, Greg Wasson, Arsen Avakian, and Glen Tullman and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Life Biosciences, Inc. engages in the provision of research on aging and age-related diseases. It focuses on altered communication and inflammation, chromosomal instability, cellular senescence, loss of protoeostasis, metabolism, stem cell exhaustion, epigenetic alterations, and mitochondrial dysfunction. The company was founded by David Sinclair and Tristan Alexander Edwards in 2017 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Tropicale Foods, Inc. is a private company that creates delicious ice cream using original and authentic recipes. The company is based in Ontario, CA and is a leader in the industry with their authentic, creative, and innovative paletas. The company is passionate about delivering moments of joy and connection through their products. The company is currently growing and looking for individuals who want to be part of a creative culture and can help them achieve their ambitious goals. Interested individuals can explore their open positions on their job board.

Ahla Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1953 and is based in Washington with subsidiaries in the United States. The foundation is dedicated to helping people build careers, improve their lives, and strengthen the lodging industry. The American company offers academic and professional development scholarships, research funding, and events to support the hotel industry's workforce, from entry-level employees to general managers. The foundation relies solely on contributions from generous individuals and organizations who want to give back to hotel industry employees and the communities where they work and live. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) are their partner organizations.