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Hanson Ltd. supplies and distributes building materials to the construction industry. It produce aggregates, ready-mixed and precast concrete, asphalt, cement and cement-related materials, bricks and a range of building products. The firm is split into five business lines which include Hanson aggregates, Hanson concrete, Hanson asphalt and contracting, Hanson cement and Hanson building products. Hanson aggregates produces and distributes crushed rock, sand and gravel from a network of quarries, depots and wharves; Hanson concrete is the supplier of ready-mixed concrete; Hanson asphalt and contracting brings together management of asphalt production sites and a national road surfacing and infrastructure contracting business; Hanson cement is a manufacturer of Portland cement, both in bulk and in bags, and produces regen; and Hanson building products is one of the producers of clay bricks and also makes thermalite and aggregate blocks. The company was founded by James Edward Hanson and Gordon White in 1964 and is headquartered in Maidenhead, the United Kingdom.

Part of BlackRock, Inc., Merrill Lynch Investment Managers LP is a private company that provides investment advisory services. The company is based in Plainsboro, NJ.

Consert, Inc. provides energy distribution and management network services. Its specialties include demand response, intelligent load management, advanced metering infrastructure and virtual peak plant. The company was founded by Roy Moore in 2008 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

Industrial Heat LLC provides cold fusion research. The company was founded by Thomas Francis Darden III and J. T. Vaughn in 2012 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

ArcLight Capital Holdings LLC (ArcLight Capital) is a private equity firm founded by Dan R. Revers and Robb Eric Turner in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Duke University Health System, Inc. engages in the provision of health care services. It offers cancer treatment, primary care, orthopedics, aesthetics, and fertility services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Part of Wienerberger AG, Cherokee Sanford Group LLC is an American company that manufactures bricks.

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization, which works to forge practical solutions that help nature and people prosper sustainably. It launched the Smart Boat Initiative (SBI) which focuses on leveraging the technological advances and plummeting costs in sensors, artificial intelligence, broadband communication and data analytics to equip and surround fishing vessels of all sizes with digital tools and infrastructure that can increase sustainability, accountability, profitability and transparency in fishing. The company was founded by Arthur P. Cooley, Charles F. Wurster and Dennis Puleston in 1967 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Rex Healthcare, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit health care system. It provides new services and construction of new facilities. Its facilities include an acute care hospital, five wellness centers, two skilled nursing facilities focusing on rehabilitation and long-term nursing care, urgent care centers, wound healing, emergency care and dedicated centers for cancer, heart and vascular, women’s care, surgical services such as bariatric and heartburn, orthopedic, neurology, pain management, and sleep disorders. The company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

The North Carolina Biotechnology Center provides research and education grants. Its services include financing, technology assessment, business planning, and marketing strategies implementation. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Cherokee Investment Partners LLC is a Private Equity and Venture Capital firm founded in 1996 by John A. Mazzarino and Thomas F. Darden. The firm is headquartered in Raleigh.

The Association of Corporate Counsel is a bar association that promotes the common professional and business interests of in-house counsel through information, education, networking, and advocacy. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. Joining ACC provides access to valuable, supportive resources for every stage of your career. Veta T. Richardson has been the CEO of the American company since 2011.

Hatteras Venture Partners (Hatteras Venture) is venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Clay B. Thorp and John Crumpler. The firm is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.

UNC Health Care System owns and operates hospitals. It specializes in cancer care, heart and vascular care, and solid organ transplant. The company was founded in November 01, 1998 and is headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC.

The North Carolina Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a Chamber of Commerce. The non-profit company is based in Raleigh, NC. The CEO of the company is S. Lewis Ebert.

Shoreline Venture Management LLC (Shoreline Venture Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 1998 by Peter Craddock and Robert S. Spears. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Research Triangle Foundation is located in the Research Triangle Park (RTP), which is the largest research park in the United States. The RTP is located in Raleigh, NC, which was historically a southern economy dependent on tobacco, textiles, and furniture manufacturing. The park houses hundreds of companies, including science and technology firms, government agencies, academic institutions, startups, and nonprofits. The foundation offers meeting and office spaces, educational opportunities, and networking events. However, the area has since become a hub for innovation and technology, attracting a highly educated workforce.

The North Carolina Bar Association is a voluntary membership organization of legal professionals, including lawyers, judges, paralegals, and law students. The non-profit company is based in Cary, NC. The organization is dedicated to serving the public and the legal profession. The North Carolina Bar Foundation, a charitable organization, leads pro bono and civic education programs and development initiatives for members and the public. The mission of the organization is to unite the talent and generosity of the legal profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina.

Mi Corp. develops and licenses enterprise mobile information software services for mission-critical business processes. Its services include mobile field inspections, mobile timesheets, offline data capture, enterprise application development, and executive reports and analytics. The company was founded by James B. Clary and Gregory J. Clary in 1999 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Ernst & Ernst Ltd. provides software engineering services. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Crumlin, the United Kingdom.

Fidus Capital LLC (Fidus Capital ) is a private equity subsidiary of Fidus Partners LLC founded in 2005 by Edward H. Ross, B. Bragg Comer and Thomas C. Lauer. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, Inc. provides food to communities in Central and Eastern North Carolina. It operate through their partnership with grocery stores, growers, packers, food manufacturers and community members. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Institute of Science & Technology operates as a multi-disciplinary scientific research institute. Its research divisions include Brain Science Institute, Biomedical Research Institute, Green City Technology Institute, Post-Silicon Semiconductor Institute, Robotics and Media Institute, Materials and Life Science Research Division, National Agenda Research Division, and Doping Control Center/Advanced Analysis Center. The company was founded on February 10, 1966 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

National Foundation for the Center for Disease Control provide public health services. Its programs include global health, chronic disease and birth defects, infectious disease, injury and violence and environmental health. The company was founded in 1995 and ie headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Sonnedix Management Services Ltd. generates solar power electricity. It specializes in power plant development, financing, construction, and asset management. The company was founded by Carlos Guinad, Andreas Mustad, and Pablo Pulido and is headquartered in Milan, Italy.

Sonnedix Power Holdings Ltd. generates solar power electricity. It provides cost competitive solar photovoltaic plants. It also develops, builds, owns and operates solar power plants. The company was founded by Carlos Guinand on October 6, 2009 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Evofem Biosciences Operations, Inc. is a biotechnology company, which engages on the development and commercialization of reproductive health products for women with a core focus on contraception. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Cherokee Ventures LLC provides investment services. The private company is based in Newport Beach, CA.

Pretred, Inc. produces recycled rubber barriers and barricades that are made from 95% waste tires. The company is based in Lakewood, CO. These products are an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to concrete barriers. By using one mile of these barriers, 1.5 million pounds of waste tires can be diverted from landfills or incineration. The CEO of the company is Eric A. Davis.

Part of SouthWest Water Co., Suburban Water Systems is a company that provides water utilities. The company is based in Covina, CA. The CEO of the company is Craig Gott.