James Piccolo

Bucyrus International, Inc. designed and manufactured mining equipment for surface and underground mining. Its surface equipment include walking draglines, electric shovels, and rotary blasthole drills and is used for mining coal, copper, iron ore, oil sands and other minerals, and underground equipment is used primarily for mining coal. The firm also manufactures OEM parts and provides support services for all Bucyrus brand mining machines. The company was founded in 1880 and was headquartered in Oak Creek, WI.

Part of Eastman Chemical Co., McWhorter Technologies, Inc. is a company that manufactures surface coating resins. The company is based in Carpentersville, IL. McWhorter Technologies was acquired by Eastman Chemical Co. on July 11, 2000 for $196.03 million.

Molex LLC manufactures electronic and fiber-optic interconnection products and systems. It offers application tooling, automation, cables, electrical products-woodhead, and optical solutions. The company was founded by Frederick August Krehbiel in 1938 and is headquartered in Lisle, IL.

Health Care Service Corp. provides health and life insurance services. It operates through its divisions: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. The company was founded by Justin Ford Kimball in 1929 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

98.7WFMT provides selection of classical music and fine arts programming via online streaming. The company was founded by Bernie Jacobs and Rita Jacobs in December 1951 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

William Blair & Co. LLC (William Blair) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by William McCormick Blair in 1935 and is a subsidiary of WBC Holdings LP. Until 1941, they were known as Blair, Bonner & Co. William Blair provides broking services to individual, institutional and issuing clients.

Svoboda Capital Partners LLC (SC) is a private equity firm founded in 1998 by John Anton Svoboda and Michelle Lynn Collins. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Health Care Services, Inc. provides a range of healthcare services including home medical equipment, home infusion services, home care, and rehabilitation services. The private company is based in Augusta, GA.

Window To The World Communications, Inc. operates and manages TV broadcasting stations. It broadcasts arts, children's current events, humanities, and science programmes through its Chicago television station and radio station. The company's focuses on cultural and educational topics. It was founded in 1955 by Edward Ryerson and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Phxco LLC distributes printer parts and provides technical support and training services. The firm resells parts of printers, including models made by Canon, Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba, OKI Data and Lexmark. Its products include fusers, toners and printers. The company was founded by David K. Reinke in 1989 and is headquartered in Middleton, WI

The Commercial Club of Chicago works to shape the future of the region to make it a better place for everyone to live, work, and do business. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company's civic committee has announced violence reduction goals and commitments to help address public safety.

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association operates music bands and orchestras. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL.

The Chicago Network provides a forum to support and counsel for member careers and to raise awareness of professional, political and social issues faced by women. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Nashville Symphony Association provides live theatrical performances. It is an American symphony orchestra that performs concerts. The company was founded by Walter Sharp in 1945 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Rush University Medical Center engages in the provision of health care services. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Part of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, CIBC Bank USA is a private bank dedicated to serving the financial needs of high net worth individuals, non-profit organizations, business owners, corporate executives, and professional service firms. The company is based in Chicago, IL. The private bank is built around teams of wealth management professionals who provide consultative relationships centered on the clients' unique goals and dreams. The company was founded by Ralph B. Mandell. Shawn Beber has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Chicago Public Library Foundation provides educational services. The firm provides on-going funding, through its endowments and annual fundraising for collections, book acquisition and a variety of community-based programs. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Chicago Urban League provides economic, educational and social progress for African Americans. The company was founded on December 11, 1916 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

MC Advisory Group LLC provides investment advisory services. The private company is based in New York, NY.

Hyde Park Angels Inc. (HPA) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Jeffrey R. Carter. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Mather provides care services for old people. It develops and implement ways to age well by creating programs, places, and residences. The company was founded by Alonzo Mather in 1941 and is headquartered in Evanston, IL.

Resource Systems Group, Inc. engages in the provision of consulting services. The firm offers transportation planning, market strategy, environmental permitting, and custom software development services. The company was founded by Thomas Adler, Colin High, and Dennis Meadows in 1986 and is headquartered in White River Junction, VT.

Erikson Institute provides child development services. It offers academic advising, center and pick writing program, multicultural student affairs, services for students with disabilities, computers and technology, student accounts, and health insurance. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Ryan Specialty Group LLC engages in the provision of brokerage, underwriting and insurance services. Its products and services include allied healthcare, alternative energy, commercial property, cargo, distribution and claim management, oil and gas exploration, tax insurance and wind and earthquake buybacks. The firm offers property, casualty, transportation and professional liability risks. The company was founded by Patrick G. Ryan, Sr. in 2010 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois operates as a insurance company. It protects individuals and families from financial ruin related to health care costs. The firm includes small, medium and large group plans, dental, Life, Disability and Critical Illness products. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Global Risk Institute in Financial Services provides asset management services. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada. Sonia Ameena Baxendale has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2019.

Navy Pier, Inc. is a waterfront destination and one of the top attractions in the city. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. Visitors can enjoy events, dining, shopping, and more at Navy Pier.

Strategic Marketing Services LLC provides direct mail marketing and lead generation solutions to automotive dealers. It offers event marketing, subprime/special finance, and service programs. The firm also provides technology based services that comprise lead management systems, data integration and cleansing, customizable IVR solutions, real time lead notifications, and integration with other automotive resources. The company was founded by Todd M. Strause in 1995 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

4950 Powhatan Building Corp. provides real estate services. The private company is based in Chicago, IL.

Part of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, CIBC Bancorp USA, Inc. operates as a bank holding company. The company is based in Chicago, IL.

The Economic Club of Chicago provides platform to discuss economic, business and social issues. The company was founded by Lucius Teter in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.