Kim McCombs-Thornton

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.

Novant Health, Inc. engages in the operation of hospitals and provides healthcare services. It is a medical group consisting of physicians as well as numerous outpatient surgery centers, medical plazas, rehabilitation programs, diagnostic imaging centers, and community health outreach programs. Its services include breast health, pediatrics, orthopedics, surgery, and sleep health. The company was founded on July 1, 1997 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

Research Triangle Institute is a non-profit organization which provides research and development services. It offers surveys and data collection, statistics and data science, assessment and analysis, program design and implementation, and research technologies and analytical laboratory. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Southwestern Vermont Health Care engages in the provision of health care services. Its services include cardiology, integrative therapies and orthopedic surgery. It also provides radiation therapy and rehabilitation services. The company was founded by Henry W. Putnam in 1910 and is headquartered in Bennington, VT.

Mentha Capital BV (Mentha Capital) is an independent Dutch investment firm which was founded in 2006 by Gijs Botman and Raymond van Nass to invest in companies with a strong potential for an increase in value. Based in Amsterdam, Mentha Capital focuses on investing in smaller mid-size Benelux companies including family-owned companies moving into the next phase of their evolution, secondary buyouts or companies that are being divested by a conglomerate. The firm's management team provides their investee companies with their insight and experience in multiple industries as well as access to their network of entrepreneurs, investors and advisors.

United Way of Central Carolinas, Inc. is a local and regional partnership of volunteers, donors, staff, agencies and people served, that raises and distributes funds. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Swiss Bear, Inc. provides economic development of greater downtown New Bern. It offers city services, country services, professional, and event venues. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in New Bern, NC.

United Way of Wayne County is a non-profit organization that aims to build a stronger community by providing assistance to people in need. The non-profit company is based in Goldsboro, NC. The company's focus areas include education, health & wellness, and financial stability. In times of personal or natural disasters, they provide a hand up to those affected. The organization believes that by investing in people's futures, they can change lives for generations.

Andrews-Cooper Technology LLC is an engineering firm specializing in product development and automation. The company was founded by Neal Andrews, Steve Cooper, and Charmaine Cooper in 2000 and is headquartered in McMinnville, OR.