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International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Dallas Summer Musicals is a non-profit company that delivers Broadway shows and events to diverse, multi-generational audiences. The company is based in Dallas, TX. The company has been providing the hottest, most award-winning, edge-of-your seat exciting shows for over 80 years. The company's mission is to grow their already expansive education programs and community partnerships which allow them to share the “spirit of Broadway” with members of their community who might not otherwise have access to their world-class productions.

State Bar of Texas provides legal educational programming services. The private company is based in Austin, TX.

Kennedy-Wilson, Inc. operates as a global real estate investment company. The firm's services include corporate services, investment management, brokerage, property services and auction and sales. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA.

International Development Research Centre funds research in developing countries. The firm provides developing-country researchers with financial resources, advice, and training to find solutions to local problems and fosters new talent by offering fellowships and awards. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest HR association with almost 325,000 members. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA and has subsidiaries in India and the United States. The company aims to create better workplaces and address critical issues affecting society that impact work. Johnny C. Taylor has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

Goldman Sachs Realty Management LLC provides real estate investment management and mortgage loan services. It manages assets including apartment, commercial space, hotel rooms and land. The firm also provides general business services, such as accounting, information technology and legal consulting. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

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.

American Jewish Committee (AJC), established in 1906 by a small group of American Jews deeply concerned about pogroms aimed at Russian Jews, determined that the best way to protect Jewish populations in danger would be to work towards a world in which all peoples were accorded respect and dignity. Over 100 years later, AJC continues its efforts to promote pluralistic and democratic societies where all minorities are protected. AJC is an international think tank and advocacy organization that attempts to identify trends and problems early - and take action. Their key areas of focus are: •Combating anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry; •Promoting pluralism and shared democratic values; •Supporting Israel's quest for peace and security; •Advocating for energy independence; •Strengthening Jewish life. In addition to its New York headquarters and Office of Government & International Affairs in Washington, AJC has 29 chapters and 3 independent affiliates in the U.S. and 8 overseas offices. In addition, AJC has 28 global partnerships. AJC’s approach, tackling a breadth of interests in a deliberate and diplomatic manner, contributes to a success that gains trust, earns access, and, most importantly, produces results.

Dallas CASA, Inc. is an organization that aims to protect children, restore childhoods, and help child victims of abuse and neglect achieve their full potential. Dallas CASA is based in Dallas, TX. The non-profit company has a vision of a day when all children experience safe childhoods and grow into resourceful, healthy adults. In 2022, 1,324 CASA volunteers served 2,611 children living in protective care. The organization was founded in 1977, when a superior court judge, amidst an overwhelmed child welfare system, saw the need for trained volunteers to speak up for the best interests of abused and neglected children in court.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is a non-profit organization that provides entrepreneurship education to middle school, high school, and postsecondary students in 30 states and 31 countries. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. NFTE aims to ignite the entrepreneurial mindset in students, empowering them to own their futures regardless of their family income, community resources, special needs, gender identity, race, or ethnicity. NFTE has educated over a million students through in-school, out-of-school, in-person, online, or hybrid programs. The company was founded in 1987 by Carl Press and Philip A. McNeill, and J.D. LaRock has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Society of Industrial & Office REALTORS (SIOR) is a commercial real estate association that represents the world's top producing brokers. The non-profit company is based in the United States and has subsidiaries worldwide. SIOR offers categories and an application process for membership, collaborating with industry leaders through its industry partner programs. SIOR membership signifies that you are among the most knowledgeable, experienced, and successful commercial real estate brokerage specialists. Robert Thornburgh has been the CEO of the American company since 2021.

AT&T Performing Arts Center provides students with access to various forms of arts, including music, theatre, dance, spoken word, cabaret, comedy, and opera. The non-profit company is based in Dallas, TX. The presentations are conducted by trained and experienced docents, and range from single-night performances to multi-week runs. Most shows are performed in Hamon Hall in the Winspear Opera House or in the 6th Floor Studio Theatre in the Wyly Theatre. Mark J. Weinstein has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center provides cancer patient care, research, and prevention for cancer. The firm also provides education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the publics. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Pohl Partners, Inc. provides real estate services. The private company is based in Austin, TX.