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University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Part of Northrop Grumman Corp., Fairchild Space & Defense Corp. is a company that produces satellites. The company is based in Greenbelt, MD. Fairchild Space & Defense was acquired by Orbital Sciences Corp., a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Corp. from Lagardère SA on September 07, 1994 for $93 million.

Jet Propulsion Laboratory operates a national research facility. It is a federally funded research and development center. The firm specializes in robotic space and Earth science missions. The company was founded by Frank Malina, Ed Forman, and Jack Parsons on October 31, 1936 and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

Evco Partners LP supplies laboratory, medical, industrial and safety equipment. It provides of laboratory, scientific and industrial equipment for government agencies and prime contractors. The company was founded by Nita Burgoon in 1988 and is headquartered in Texas City, TX.

The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that owns and operates technical professional association. It provides membership and services, societies and communities support, publication services, and conferences and events. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Goddard Space Flight Center manages the NASA's Earth observation, astronomy, and space physics missions. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Greenbelt, MD.

The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason.

BRMi Consulting, Inc. provides strategy, management, and information technology consulting services. Its services include strategic consulting, engineering and technology, mission application, and mission infrastructure. The company was founded by Michael M. Battle in 2004 and is headquartered in Chevy Chase, MD.

Section IO, Inc. operates as a content delivery network. The firm has built and hosted large critical websites. It has helped accelerate websites and provided capacity to push through major traffic events. The company was founded by Daniel Bartholomew and Stewart McGrath and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

US Patent & Trademark Office provides patent and trade marks services. It advises the president of the United States, the secretary of commerce, and U.S. government agencies on intellectual property (IP) policy, protection, and enforcement; and promotes IP protection. The company is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

ZeroAvia, Inc. is a leader in zero-emission aviation, focused on hydrogen-electric aviation solutions to address a variety of markets, initially targeting 500 mile range in 10-20 seat aircraft used for commercial passenger transport, package delivery, agriculture, and more. ZeroAvia is based in the UK and USA, with thriving teams in Everett, WA. The American company has already secured experimental certificates for its two prototype aircraft from the CAA and FAA, passed significant flight test milestones, and is on track for commercial operations in 2023. The company's expanding operations are partially supported by the grant from the UK's Aerospace Technology Institute and Innovate UK, and ZeroAvia is part of the UK government's Jet Zero Council. Initially targeting a 300-mile range in 9-19 seat aircraft by the end of 2025, and up to 700-mile range in 40-80 seat aircraft by 2027, ZeroAvia has already secured experimental certificates for its three prototype aircraft from the CAA and FAA and passed significant flight test milestones. The company has nearly 2,000 pre-orders for engines from a number of major airlines, with future revenue potential over $10bn. The company was founded by Valery Miftakhov and he has been the CEO since incorporation.

Part of Core Asset Management Co., the American company is a California-based firm founded by William J. Nassetta. The company provides investment advice. William J. Nassetta has been the CEO since incorporation.

Georgia-Pacific LLC manufactures tissue, pulp, paper, packaging, building products and related chemicals. It offers hygienic dispensing systems, towels, tissues, soaps, air fresheners, wipers, cups, cutlery, and napkins. The firm's household brands include Brawny paper towels, Quilted Northern bath tissue and Dixie cups and tableware. The company was founded by Owen R. Cheatham in 1927 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

UOP LLC operates as a supplier and technology licensor for the petroleum refining, gas processing and petrochemical production. Its products include catalysts and adsorbents. The firm offers design, commissioning, ongoing operations, and optimization services. The company was founded on June 17, 1914 and is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL.

The American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) is a medical society that promotes the health of workers through preventive medicine, clinical care, research, and education. ACOEM is based in Elk Grove Village, IL, and William C. Bruce has been the CEO of the private company since 2017. ACOEM offers a variety of educational offerings to meet learning needs and style, including live events, webinars, on-demand learning, board prep, and maintenance of certification. The organization also champions the health and safety of workers by working closely with organizations and expert medical professionals to advance legislative priorities.

NanoRacks LLC develops and provides microgravity research facilities. It offers suborbital, internal payloads, satellite deployment and external platform services. The firm serves educational programs, life sciences, and national security. The company was founded by Michael Johnson and Jeffrey Manber in 2008 and is headquartered in Webster, TX.

Primis Bank provides personal and business banking services. It offers savings, debit cards, personal loans, and mortgage loans. The company was founded by Georgia S. Derrico and R. Roderick Porter in July 2004 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Computer Sciences Corp. provided information technology solutions. It operated through the global business services, global infrastructure services segments. The company was founded by Roy Nutt and Fletcher Roseberry Jones on April 16, 1959 and was headquartered in Tysons, VA.

Swales Aerospace offers a full range of engineering services to the aeropsace industry. It designs and builds small spacecraft and other aerospace products. It provides services for study, design, development, fabrication, integration, testing, verification and operation of spaceflight as well as ground system hardware and software. It is into the development and manufacture of two-phase thermal control technology for space applications. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Beltsville, MD.

LSINC Corp. provides business consulting, communications strategies and product development services. It supports federal and commercial clients with government support, strategy, business operations, and product development services. The company was founded by Alicia Ryan on April 14, 2008 and is headquartered in Huntsville, AL.

Blue Bear Capital LLC (Blue Bear Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Timothy L. Kopra. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.