James T. VanderLugt

Hopen Life Sciences LLC(Hopen Life Sciences) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Mark P. Olesnavage and Jerry Callahan. The firm is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Cirius Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company. It offers metabolic treatment for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. The company was founded by Jerry R. Colca and Brian Finck and was founded in March 2017, and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

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.

Intervention Insights, Inc. provides health information services. It develops information services to support community oncologists as they research genomics based treatment strategies. The firm enables the oncology care team to more efficiently access and considers relevant, up-to-date medical evidence to support the appropriate utilization of molecular diagnostics, and targeted therapeutics. The company was founded by Gerald Callahan and James Kevin McCurren in 2009 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MI.

Van Andel Institute provides biomedical research and education services. Its services include antibody production, spectral karyotyping, immunostaining and mouse modeling, animal imaging, computational biology, flow cytometry, germline modification and cytogenetics, mass spectrometry and proteomics, microarray technology, sequencing, vivarium, xenotransplantation and michigan animal consortium, as well as analytical, cellular and molecular microscopy services. The company was founded by Jay van Andel and Betty Van Andel in 1996 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Inc. is an international non-profit scientific and educational organization based in Bethesda, MD. With over 11,000 members, the society is one of the largest molecular life science societies in the world. The society serves the scientific community through the publication of peer-reviewed journals and science news, organization of scientific meetings, advocacy for funding of basic research and education, support of career development and science education at all levels, promoting the diversity of individuals entering the scientific workforce, and celebrating important contributions and achievements in science and technology made by black scientists. The society also honors an outstanding scientist who has shown a sustained commitment to breaking down local and/or systemic barriers against scientists and students from historically marginalized or excluded groups. Founded in 1906, the society's mission is to advance the science of biochemistry and molecular biology and promote the understanding of the molecular nature of life processes.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science provides science related journal, program, and education services. The firm also promotes the responsible use of science in public policy. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Amway Corp. provides health, beauty and home care markets products. It also offers weight management and sports nutrition products, energy drinks and medicine cabinets; skin care products, including cleansers, toners, moisturizers, eye and lip care products, serums, masques/exfoliators, intensive treatments and men products. In addition, the firm provides cleaning, kitchen, bed and bath, laundry and apparel care, baby care, and pets products; air and water purifiers, batteries and light bulbs, and candles and air fresheners; makeup products for eyes, cheeks, face, and lips; makeup removers; professional car wash concentrates, full-synthetic motor oils, diesel fuel system cleaners, professional auto polish and glaze products, and gasoline fuel system cleaners; and bars, meals, snacks, beverages, breakfast, condiments, rice and pasta, soups and side dishes, and sprays oils and sauces. The company was founded by Jay Van Andel and Richard DeVos in 1959 and is headquartered in Ada, MI.

The Association for Accessible Medicines is an organization that aims to make generic and biosimilar medicines more accessible to those who need them. The organization is based in Arlington, VA. The non-profit company believes that increasing competition is the key to tackling the high cost of prescription drugs, rather than shifting costs among healthcare stakeholders. In 2022, generic and biosimilar prescription medicines saved $408 billion for the healthcare system overall, with more than $2.90 trillion saved over the past 10 years. The company was founded by Milan Puskar, Robert R. Grusky. David Gaugh has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

Business Leaders For Michigan operates as a non-profit organization that publishes research and benchmarking reports. It specializes in public policy research, public policy strategy, event organization, economic development, and public policy advocacy. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Michigan Venture Capital Association operates as a non-profit trade organization designed to bring together venture capital industry participants in the state of Michigan. The company was founded by 2002 by Terry Cross and David P. Weaver in 2002 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

42 North Partners LLC provides investment services. The private company is based in Grand Rapids, MI.

TL Administration Corp. manufactures and markets vitamins, minerals, and bodybuilding supplements. It also offers weight management products. The company was founded by David Blechman in 1968 and is headquartered in Farmingdale, NY.

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, Inc. manufactures pre-clinical, small scale, and commercial-stage products. It offers development, manufacturing, analytical testing, and regulatory filing support. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

New York Academy of Sciences is an independent, not-for-profit organization, which engages in the advancement of scientific research, education, and policy. The company was founded in 1817 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

American Diabetes Association provides diabetes related medical services. It funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health professionals and the public. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

The National Science Foundation supports fundamental science and engineering researches. It offers services to people in all scientific and engineering disciplines. The firm focuses on the promotion and progress of science to advance the national health, prosperity and welfare. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The Global Food Protection Institute provides an intellectual and organizational umbrella for three distinct food protection initiatives. The American company was founded by Stephen C. Benoit.

Part of Twinlab Consolidated Holdings, Inc., Metabolife International, Inc. is a company that manufactures diet and nutritional supplements. The company is based in San Diego, CA. Metabolife International was acquired by Twinlab Holdings, Inc. on November 07, 2005.

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation operates as a non-profit organization which supports the exhibitions and programs of library and museum which includes noted speakers, educational activities, and community events. The company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

MDI Therapeutics, Inc. engages in pharmaceuticals company. It focuses on developing small molecule PAI-1 inhibitors for the treatment of fibrosis. The company was founded by Daniel A. Lawrence in 2015 and is headquartered in Novi, MI.

The Heart of West Michigan United Way operates as a human service organization. It focuses impact in the areas of early childhood development and literacy in West Michigan. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.