James C. Petty

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.

Part of VCHI Acquisition Co., Value City Department Stores LLC operates a chain of 96 full-line, off-price department stores. The company is based in Columbus, OH. Value City Department Stores was acquired by VCHI Acquisition Co. from Retail Ventures, Inc. on January 24, 2008.

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. engages in the provision of securities regulation, complementary compliance, and technology-based services. Its services include writing and enforcing rules governing the activities of securities firms with brokers, examining firms for compliance with those rules, fostering market transparency, and educating investors. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. provides financial regulatory services. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company was founded by Richard B. Jennings, Vince Means.

Lillian Vernon Corp. operates as a catalog and online retailer that markets gift, household, children's and fashion accessory products. The company also sells drawers, electronics, home and office products, and furniture. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA.

Portrait Corp. of America, Inc. provides portrait photography products and services. The company was founded in 1967 and headquartered in Matthews, NC.

Glimmerglass Opera Theatre, Inc. is a non-profit summer opera company. It is dedicated to producing new productions each season. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Cooperstown, NY.

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a non-profit organization, which engages in finding permanent homes for children waiting in foster care systems. It awards grants to adoption organizations that connect children with families; and raises funds to support its awareness and education programs. The company was founded by R. David Thomas in 1992 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Wendy's International LLC operates and franchises restaurants. It offers hamburger sandwiches, featuring filet of chicken breast sandwiches, chicken nuggets, French fries, baked potatoes, freshly prepared salads, soft drinks and frosty desserts. The company was founded by David R. Thomas on November 15, 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH.

Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP provides legal services. Its services include practice areas such as antitrust & trade regulation, biotech, business succession planning, government and regulatory affairs, privacy and data security and tax, estate planning and personal heaters and industries such as alternative energy and fuels, education, financial institutions, nanotechnology, restaurant and hospitality and telecommunications. The company was founded by Richard Harrison in 1846 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

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.

Steiner+Associates, Inc. provides property management services. The frim offers advisory, mixed use development, master planning and residential development services. The company was founded by Yaromir Steiner and Patricia Curry Steiner in 1993 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Smith College opened in 1875 with 14 students. Today, Smith is among the largest women’s colleges in Northampton, MA, with students from 48 states and 72 countries. The college remains strongly committed to the education of women at the undergraduate level, but Smith admits both men and women as graduate students.

Brazos Electric Cooperative, Inc. provides electricity generation and transmission services to residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial customers. It also offers SCADA services for the Mid-Tex cooperatives. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Waco, TX.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. provides entertainment services. It offers dance, music, film, opera, theater, family, and festivals and programs. The company was founded by Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 14, 1959 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Samuel H. Kress Foundation supports the work of individuals and institutions engaged with the appreciation, interpretation, preservation, study and teaching of the history of European art and architecture. It serves to the field of art history as practiced in American art museums and institutions of higher education, and in an array of research centers and libraries throughout the world. The company was founded by Samuel H. Kress in 1929 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

O'Melveny & Myers LLP provides legal services. Its practice areas include labor and employment, litigation, tax, and transactions. The firm serves high-tech companies in the areas of legal advice related to software licensing, intellectual property, and venture capital investments. The company was founded by Henry William O'Melveny in 1885 and is headquartered in Los Angeles. CA.

Strottman International, Inc. operates as a marketing, design and manufacturing company. Its services include product design, engineering and manufacturing, retail brand experiences, licensing and partnerships and strategy and consumer testing. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

United Church Homes, Inc. provides senior living services. Its services include care community, residential living, assisted living and skilled nursing. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Marion, OH.

Mid-Ohio FoodBank engages in collection and distribution of food and grocery products for the poor people. It keeps the food shelves stocked for emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, senior dining centers, day care and after-school enrichment programs. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Grove City, OH.