Alan Hughes

Bausch & Lomb, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets eye health products. It offers over-the-counter supplements, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, contact lenses, lens care, ophthalmic surgical devices, and instruments. The company was founded by John Jacob Bausch and Henry Lomb in 1853 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Cigna Holding Co. engages in the provision of medical, dental, disability, life and accident insurance, and related products and services to businesses, governmental and non-governmental organizations, and individuals, through its subsidiaries. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Bloomfield, CT.

Ply Gem Industries, Inc. designs and manufactures residential interior and building products. It offers siding, steel siding, windows, doors, stone, trim, fence and rail, roofing, gutters, and accents. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Cary, NC.

Dignity Health engages in the provision of health care services. It offers ambulatory, home health and laboratory services for patient’s mental, physical and spiritual needs. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Schwartz Communications, Inc. provides public relations services. The company offers public relations strategy & branding, media relations, industry analyst relations, speakers beareau, search marketing, crisis communications, government relations and podcasting services. It was founded by Steve Schwartz and Paula Mae Schwartz in 1990 and is located in Waltham, MA

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Mosaic Health Solutions, Inc. provides financial investments in the field of healthcare. It is developing an integrated suite of market-leading solutions to accelerate health innovation and through strategic investments, partnerships and the creation of new companies, the firm is making health care better by empowering consumers and enabling healthier living. The company was incorporated on June 28, 2007 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

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.

Urgent Cares of America Holdings LLC owns and operates urgent care facilities. It offers a broad range of acute/episodic and preventive healthcare services. The firm also provides workers’ comp services at all of its clinics, and family and sports medicine services at select locations. The company was founded by Jason A. Williams in 2005 and is headquartered in Clayton, NC.

Fennebresque & Co. LLC is engaged in the provision of investment banking and advisory services. Its advisory services are exclusive sales, mergers and acquisitions and capital raising services. The company was founded by John Fennebresque Jr. in 2007 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

NC IDEA helps young startup companies to commercialize their innovations. The non-profit company is based in Durham, NC and has subsidiaries in the United States. Thom Ruhe has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

The North Carolina Technology Association operates as a statewide membership association for the technology sector. It offers technology, executives, marketing, events, public affairs, workforce development and economic development programs. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Brodeur & Partners, Inc. provides public relations services. Its services include research and planning, corporate communications, marketing communications and media relations. The company was founded by John Brodeur in 1985 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Change Healthcare Practice Management Solutions Group, Inc. provides healthcare management and technology solutions. It offers products and services for physicians, hospitals, municipalities, and payers. The company was founded by Patrick V. Hampson on November 28, 1995 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Part of Premier, Inc., Premier Practice Management LLC provides healthcare cost containment services to the medical industry. The company is based in San Diego, CA.

Part of CVS Health Corp., Mullikin Medical Enterprises LP is a company that develops integrated healthcare plans. The company is based in Long Beach, CA. Mullikin Medical Enterprises was acquired by Caremark Rx, Inc. on December 06, 1995 for $416 million.

Community Hospital of San Bernardino provides healthcare services. Its services include acute inpatient and outpatient care, obstetrics and pediatrics, home health, behavioral health services, emergency and neurological care for children and adults. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in San Bernardino, CA.

Piedmont Angel Network (Piedmont Angel Network) is a venture capital firm founded in 2001. The firm is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Center for Creative Leadership is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of leadership and management training services. Its products include facilitator certification, assessments, digital learning, and books and tools. The company was founded by H. Smith Richardson in 1970 and is headquartered in Greensboro, NC.

Part of GlobalConnect A/S, UNC Systems AB is a Swedish company that merged with Triggerfish, a web agency. The company is based in Upplands Väsby, Sweden. The company built portal solutions and websites using their proprietary tool, Publisher CMS, which was later replaced by WordPress. Triggerfish specializes in WordPress projects, offering services such as analysis, web design, technical production, operation and management, and ongoing digital marketing. UNC Systems was founded in 1996 and primarily served unions, plumbing companies, and newspapers associated with these organizations. In 2009, Triggerfish acquired UNC Systems and integrated it fully into their operations. UNC Systems was acquired by Nocom Networks AB, part of GlobalConnect A/S from May 31, 2006, on July 04, 2005.

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.

The Volcker Alliance is a non-profit organization based in New York, NY. The company's mission is to support the public sector workforce by strengthening public service education, championing public service values, and providing strategies to help public servants deliver better results. The company's programs work in service of their four main strategies to educate, connect, empower, and inspire current and aspiring public servants. The company builds partnerships with government and universities and inspire others with the story of Mr. Volcker's commitment to public service.

Council for Entrepreneurial Development provides an interactive forum for entrepreneurs, investors, service professionals, academicians, researchers and public policy makers. Its services and programs include connections to capital, venture mentoring, and signature conferences empower member companies to go further. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

WakeMed Health & Hospitals provides health care services. It also provides heart and vascular, neurosciences, orthopedics, women’s pavilion and birthplace, surgical, imaging, laboratory, endoscopy, nursing facilitates, guest, food and nutrition and volunteer services. The firm has offices in Clayton, Apex, Cary, and Zebulon. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.