Bruce W. Ferguson

Carnegie Institution of Washington is engaged in providing technical and scientific research services. The company was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1895 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Edenspace Systems Corp. provides environmental services. It develops product and technology in agbiotech, biofuels, bioproducts, nutrition, phytoremediation, and environmental services. The company was founded in October 1998 by Bruce W. Ferguson and Heather R. Sandiford and is headquartered in Purcellville, VA.

Mendel Biotechnology, Inc. operates as a plant biotechnology company. It develops genetic and chemical solutions for a range of agricultural markets. The firm offers biofuel feedstocks, yield enhancement, flowering, drought tolerance, freezing tolerance, disease resistance, nutrient use efficiency, and cold germination products. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Newark, CA.

Orbital Sciences Corp. designs and manufactures space-related products. The company manufactures small and medium class rockets and space systems for commercial, military and civil government customers, including the U.S. Department of Defense, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and other U.S. government agencies. Orbital Sciences was founded by David W. Thompson and Scott L. Webster in 1982 and is headquartered in Dulles, VA.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP provides legal services. It counsels clients in litigation, corporate and tax, intellectual property and restructuring matters. The firm offers intellectual property, antitrust and competition, international trade and national security, real estate and tax, benefits and estate planning services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.