Jeffrey L. Strader

Forge North is a non-profit company based in Minneapolis and St. Paul that provides resources for angel investors to improve their skills and make informed investment decisions. The American company emphasizes the diverse range of businesses in the area, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, and highlights the problem-solving nature of Minnesotans. With 50 Fortune 500 companies in the region, Forge North positions itself as part of a growing startup community.

The Edison Foundation Institute for Electric Innovation operates as non-profit organization. It focuses on advancing the adoption and application of new technologies that will strengthen and transform the energy grid. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Penney OpCo LLC operates as a department store. The private company is based in Dallas, TX and has subsidiaries in Puerto Rico, Ireland, United States and Taiwan. Marc N. Rosen has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Equibank NA provides banking services. The private company is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

GlaxoSmithKline LLC engages in discovering, developing, and delivering medicines, vaccines, and other healthcare products. It offers prescription medicines that treat various diseases, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, herpes, asthma, migraine, and heart diseases, as well as stomach and skin problems, infections, and flu. It also provides vaccines for children and adults; and over-the-counter products. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Duke Energy Carolinas LLC engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity. It supplies electric services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was founded on November 27, 1963, and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Executive Leadership Council, Inc. operates as a preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. It increase the number of successful black executives both domestically and internationally by adding value to their development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers thereby strengthening their companies, organizations and communities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Charlotte Regional Partnership operates as a non-profit economic development organization. It serves as a catalyst for government and business collaboration to market and promote Charlotte USA for sustained, long-term growth, job creation, and investment opportunities. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

The North Carolina Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a Chamber of Commerce. The non-profit company is based in Raleigh, NC. The CEO of the company is S. Lewis Ebert.

Greater Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Inc. operates as chamber of commerce organization. It offers economic development, public policy, networking, market demographics and building relationships services. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. provides energy and environmental research services. It conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. The firm also provides technology, policy and economic analyses to drive long-range research and development planning and supports research in emerging technologies. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

The Institute for Defense & Business is a private company based in Chapel Hill, NC. Institute for Defense & Business offers educational programs and research solutions for organizations and individuals. The company's focus is on exploring educational programs and finding solutions for the defense and business industries.