Joy Drach

Advanced Animal Diagnostics, Inc. develops integrated systems and solutions for the detection of animal diseases. The firm engages in the researching, developing and commercializing on-farm diagnostic tests, such as QScout MLD for early detection of subclinical mastitis in dairy cows. It also provides solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of veterinary health problems including mastitis and other animal diseases. The company was founded by Rodolfo Rodriguez and Victor M. Minton in July 2001 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

The North Carolina Biotechnology Center provides research and education grants. Its services include financing, technology assessment, business planning, and marketing strategies implementation. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC.

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.

Part of Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc., Entira, Inc. is a company that provides business and marketing consulting services. The company is based in Germantown, TN. The company was founded in 2004 by Joy Parr Drach, Mike Karst. Entira was acquired by Sustainable Oils, Inc. on November 22, 2021 for $2.52 million.