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Michaels Stores, Inc. owns and operates a chain of specialty retail stores. It provides arts, crafts, framing, floral, home décor and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The firm's crafting classes, in-store events, project sheets and displays, mobile applications and on-line videos; they offer a shopping experience that can inspire creativity and confidence in their customers' artistic abilities. The company was founded by Michael J. Dupey in 1983 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

iPCS, Inc. provided wireless telecommunications services. The firm provided wireless voice and data products and services under the Sprint brand throughout the territory licensed to it by Sprint PCS. The company was founded in 2000 and was headquartered in Schaumburg, IL.

CTIA-The Wireless Association attracts members in the wireless communications industry and represents their interests to the public. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Gold's Gym International, Inc. provides physical fitness services. It offers group exercise, personal training, cardiovascular equipment, spinning, pilates, and yoga services. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

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.

World Business Chicago provides economic data and statistical assistance services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

First Midwest Bank operates as state chartered commercial bank. The firm provides the full range of both business and retail banking and trust and investment management services. The company is headquartered in Joliet, IL.

Tech Coast Angels, Inc. (Tech Coast Angels) is an angel firm founded in 1997 by Luis Villalobos. The firm is headquartered in Irvine, California.

Uhlich Children's Advantage Network provides healthcare services. Its programs include preventing violence, healing trauma, building strong families, and educating and empowering youth. The company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Northwestern Memorial HealthCare engages in the provision of healthcare services. It offers cancer care, digestive health, organ transplantation program, pediatrics, pulmonary and respiratory care, urology, women's health, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, employee and occupational health, imaging, infusion, and laboratory services. The company was founded on November 30, 1981 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

After School Matters, Inc. provides after-school and summer programs for high school teens. It offers teen innovative out-of-school activities through science37, sports37, tech37, words37, and gallery37 programs. The company was founded by Maggie Daley and Lois Weisberg in 1991 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Metropolitan Family Services provides advice, counseling, and other supportive services to families and individuals. It empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal and to thrive through services provided in four key areas such as economic stability, education, emotional wellness and empowerment. The company was founded in 1857 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Ariel Corp. manufactures gas compression equipment. It offers models, applications, and optimization compressors. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Mount Vernon, OH.

The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAC) is a non-profit organization that offers tours and events for all ages. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company's mission is to inspire people to discover why design matters. CAC provides a platform to explore Chicago's buildings and the stories behind them. The company offers programs for adults and children year-round, including festivals, workshops, lectures, tours, exhibitions, and other events.

OptiNose US, Inc. operates as a a specialty pharmaceutical company. it specializes on the development and commercialization of products for patients cared for by, or in consultation with, ear, nose, and throat (ENT) or allergy specialists. its products include XHANCE, ONZETRA, and Xsail. The company was founded by Per Gisle Djupesland and Helena Kytttari Djupesland in 2000 and is headquartered in Yardley, PA.

ETAK Systems LLC provides installation services for wireless carriers and tower owners. Its capabilities include consulting to properly size new installations, engineering/furnishing and installing new equipment, providing emergency repairs when necessary, battery maintenance and testing, and audits to ensure equipment is working as designed over its lifetime of operation. The company was founded by Harold A. Priestley and Mitch Timmons in July 1997 and is headquartered in Huntersville, NC.