Robert E. Kennedy

Apthera, Inc. develops a pipeline of peptide-based immunotherapies for cancers. It has products in clinical trials aimed at reducing disease recurrence rates for breast, prostate, and pancreatic cancers. The company was founded Robert E. Kennedy, William Gannon, and Joseph Sinkule in July, 2005 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

The Arizona Bioindustry Association (AzBio) is a non-profit trade association that supports the growth of Arizona's life science sector. The non-profit company is based in Phoenix, AZ. For 17 years, AzBio has been supporting life science innovation and innovators in Arizona. AzBio is the only statewide organization exclusively focused on Arizona's bioscience industry. Its membership includes patient advocacy organizations, life science innovators, educators, healthcare partners, and leading business organizations. AzBio works nationally and locally with various associations and organizations to make a place where bioscience organizations can grow and succeed. The CEO of the company is Joan Koerber-Walker.

Sterling House Corp operates assisted living residences and provides home health care services. It is headquartered at Wichita, Kansas

Part of Upbound Group, Inc., Thorn Americas, Inc. is a company that specializes in rental and leasing equipment. The company is based in Wichita, KS. Thorn Americas was acquired by Renters Choice, Inc. from Thorn Ltd. on August 05, 1998 for $1,150 million.

Galena Biopharma, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which develops and commercializes hematology and oncology therapeutics that address unmet medical needs. The company focuses on identifying and advancing therapeutic opportunities to improve cancer care from direct treatment of the disease to the reduction of its debilitating side effects. Its products include Abstral sublingual tablets and Zuplenz oral soluble film. The company was founded by Craig Mello on April 3, 2006 and is headquartered in San Ramon, CA.

Raytheon Aircraft Co. designs, manufactures, markets & supports Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft for the world's commercial and military markets. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS.

Immunologix, Inc. develops and produces antibody-based therapeutics. The company was founded by Ryan N. Fiorini and Douglas Carnes and is headquartered in Charleston, SC.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.