David Leezer

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.

New England Development Corp. engages in the development and management of real estate property. Its projects include shopping centers, residential buildings, and office spaces. The company was founded by Stephen R. Karp in 1972 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

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.

CDC Small Business Finance Corp. is a not-for-profit company, which engages in the provision of financial services. It offers loans and loan advising. The company was founded in 1978 by Arthur H. Goodman and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Michigan Economic Development Corp. provides economic development efforts and policy development and technology development. Its services include business retention and attraction, financial assistance, employee recruitment and training, assistance for providing permits, and site development services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Lansing, MI.

The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association operates as a non-profit organization, which engages in economic development business and public policy. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Downtown STL, Inc. engages in creating and promoting investment and economic activities in its region. It also organizes events such as arts, family fun, festival, fitness, food and drinks, movies, music, and sporting events. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, MI.

Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. is a non-profit company that aims to be a catalyst for creating a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable city life. The company is based in Atlanta, GA. Clyde Higgs has been the CEO of the company since 2015. The company is involved in one of the largest and most wide-ranging urban redevelopment programs in the United States. The BeltLine is working towards building a socially and economically resilient community through job creation, inclusive transportation systems, affordable housing, and public spaces for all.

Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau directs individuals traveling to Dallas and Fort Worth for business conventions and for leisure. It is a destination marketing organization for Irving and destination for meetings, conventions, festivals and events. The firm connects corporate, convention and leisure visitors to its hospitality industry partners. The company is headquartered in Irving, TX.

The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce based in Irving, TX. Beth Bowman has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2005.

Southwest Michigan First Corp. offers economic development, venture capitalism, recruitment, life science, manufacturing, back office, commercial real estate, talent management and leadership development and community capitalism. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI.

Holy Name Hospital provides healthcare services. It offers angioplasty, bariatric, cancer, genetic testing and laboratory services. The company was founded by Frank McCormack, George P. Pitkin and Agatha Brown in 1925 and is headquartered in Teaneck, NJ.

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is a data-driven regional economic development organization that works with 22 member communities and over 190 private investors to attract and grow quality businesses in the Greater Phoenix area. The non-profit company is based in Phoenix, AZ, and the CEO of the company is Chris Camacho. The company's mission is to advocate for the competitiveness of the region and serve as a strategic partner to companies across the world as they expand or relocate to Greater Phoenix. Over the past 32 years, GPEC has helped 895 companies, creating nearly 164,000 jobs and $33.40 billion in capital investment.

Amerant Bank NA operates as a nationally chartered commercial bank. It offers investment services, checking accounts, savings accounts, home equity, mortgages, and mobile banking. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

Peace Care St. Joseph's provides healthcare services for elder people. It offers care programs and services. The company is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ.

The North Texas Commission is a public-private partnership that manages the region's unified advocacy voice at the state and federal levels. The private company is based in Irving, TX. The commission is dedicated to advancing the vibrancy of the region and achieves impactful outcomes benefiting the 13-county area it serves. As the lead convener of subject matter experts, the NTC improves the workforce pipeline and cultivates future leaders. The CEO of the company is Chris Wallace.

Part of Paramount Global, CBS News, Inc. operates a news and information platform. The company is based in New York, NY.

Arizona Commerce Authority is an economic development agency. It offers marketing, innovation, technology, community, growth, workforce, jobs, aerospace, bioscience and nanotechnology. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Valley of the Sun United Way operates as a non-profit organization which focuses on health and human services. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Castle & Cooke North Carolina LLC provides real estate services. The private company is based in Kannapolis, NC. David Howard Murdock has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

Kansas City SmartPort operates as a non-profit economic development organization. It works to attract freight-based companies, such as manufacturing, distribution and warehouses, to the 18 county, bi-state Kansas City region. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Buda Economic Development Corp. provides economic development services. The non-profit company is based in Buda, TX.

Kerr Economic Development Corp. is an economic and business league located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country and part of the Austin business corridor. The private company is based in Kerrville, TX. The organization implements strategies for business and corporate growth in various sectors tied to the 2050 "Your Voice-Your City" comprehensive plan. The company's focus is on fostering community growth through corporate recruitment, workforce development, and maintaining the cultural vibrancy of the Texas Hill Country.

Momentus Capital is a family of mission-driven organizations that are working to transform traditional financial systems to address systemic issues of inequality, economic empowerment, and the widening racial wealth gap. The private company is based in Arlington, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers a continuum of financial, knowledge, and social capital to help local leaders build inclusive and equitable communities and create generational wealth. Momentus Capital has a portfolio of nearly $3 billion and has delivered more than $23 billion in financing, created and preserved 250,000 jobs, and served 12,000 small businesses and five million people across their history. The CEO of the company is Ellis Carr.