Julia K. Bizzis

Parlex Corp. designs, makes and markets flexible interconnect products. It offers prototyping, custom manufacturing & value added assembly for flat flex cables, flexible printed circuits and polymer. The company was founded in 1970 and is located in Methuen, MA

Borders Group, Inc. owns and operates bookstores and music stores. It operates through its subsidiaries, Borders, Inc. and Walden Book Company, Inc., which operates stores selling books, music and movie superstores and mall-based bookstores. The company operates a proprietary e-commerce Web site www.borders.com. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Jo-Ann Stores LLC operates as a fabric and craft specialty retailer. It offers products for apparel, craft and home decor sewing and quilting, as well as a range of components, tools and kits for crafters of all ages. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Hudson, OH.

eBags, Inc. operates as an online retailer of bags, luggage and accessories. Its products include luggage, handbags, laptop backpacks and sleeves, messenger bags, fashion and travel accessories. The company was founded by Andrew Youngs, Peter Cobb, Jon C. Nordmark, Eliot Cobb and Frank Steed in May 1998 and is headquartered in Greenwod Village, CO.

Lucy Activewear, Inc. owns and operates women's apparel stores. The company's accessories include bags, sandals, footwear, socks, lifestyle sunglasses, watches, and gifts. It operates nearly 61 stores throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. Lucy Activewear was founded by Sue Levin in November 1999 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Baker & McKenzie LLP provides legal services. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Copeland Enterprises, Inc. owns and operates sporting goods stores. It offers equipment, footwear, apparel, and accessories for athletics, cycling, fitness, golf, outdoor, and skateboard lifestyles. The firm operates in California, Oregon, Nevada, and Utah. The company was founded in 1971 by Tom Copeland and Jim Copeland and is headquartered in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Bretford Manufacturing, Inc. manufactures technology-enabled furniture products. It offers carts, lockers, stations and cabinets, rollers, trays and hubs, and other storage and charge products for tablets, laptops, handhelds, iPad, and for MacBook. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Franklin Park, IL.

Fluke Thermography designs, manufactures and sells thermal imaging products. Its products are used in electrical systems, mechanical systems, process monitoring, building envelope, electric utilities, roof inspection and moisture/mold detection applications. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MN.

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 Illinois State Bar Association is a state bar association that serves lawyers. The association is based in Springfield, IL. The association provides various resources for lawyers, including legal forms, expert services, and publications. It also offers continuing legal education programs and hosts events for lawyers.

The Chicago Bar Association is a voluntary membership organization consisting largely of lawyers and judges from Cook County and the state of Illinois. The private company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in the United States. The association works to establish and maintain the honor and dignity of the profession of law, promote the welfare of its members, and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the administration of justice. Founded in 1874, it is one of the oldest and most active metropolitan bar associations in the United States.

The Broadband Group engages in helping Communities and Municipalities. It provides Mixed Use Master Plan, Technology Master Plan, Engineering Services and Public Private Partnerships services. The firm also offers Feasibility Studies, Investment Grade Business and Financial Models, Governance and Ownership Strategies, Extensive Market Research Studies and Needs Analysis, Regulatory and Telecom Policy Expertise, Network Design and Engineering (Wireline / Wireless), Community-Wide Telemedicine Programs and Applications, Distance Education Programs, Public Safety Initiatives and Access to Debt/Equity Financing services. The company was founded by Thomas A. Reiman and Cindy Reiman in 1979 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Hanna Andersson LLC manufactures apparel, accessories and shoes for kids and women. The firm's products include classic stripes, prints and baby sleeper outfits. It offers products for girls, boys, women and babies. The company was founded by Gun Denhart and Tom Denhart in 1983 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.