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Association of Minnesota Counties is a voluntary, non-partisan state wide organization .The company assists the state’s eighty seven counties in providing county governance to the people of Minnesota. It also provides educational programs, training, research and communications for county officials. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in St.Paul, MN.

The Cook County Health & Hospitals System is a hospital operating company based in Chicago, IL. The company operates hospitals and is ultimately controlled by the County of Cook (Illinois). John Jay Shannon has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Chicago Botanic Garden promotes understanding and conservation of plants. Its activities include educational & horticulture programs such as representing varied landscape elements and specialty collections, plant conservation, as well as art, culture, and humanities programs. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Glencoe, IL

Chicago Zoological Society, Inc. provides animal care services. It provides indoor animal exhibition, family play zoo, dolphin presentations, and motor safari tram tours. The firm offers programming for various groups, including teachers, schools, youth groups, groups with disabilities, community groups, and teens, as well as individuals, families, and children. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Brookfield, IL.

Legal Services Alabama, Inc. provides civil legal services. The firm helps low-income Alabamians with domestic violence issues, food stamps, Medicaid, bankruptcy, foreclosure, evictions, garnishments, FEMA disputes, debt settlements and other civil legal matters. The company was founded On February 1, 2004 and is headquartered in Montgomery, AL.

University of Hawai'i at Hilo engages in the provision of services relating to higher education. It offers bachelor’s degrees, minors, master’s degrees, doctoral degrees, certificate programs, graduate certificate programs, and distance learning. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Hilo, HI.

The National Sheriffs' Association is an organization that provides support and resources to sheriffs and law enforcement agencies across the United States. The American company offers various programs and initiatives, including crime prevention, victim services, inmate healthcare, and mental health initiatives. The organization also provides training and events for law enforcement professionals, as well as resources for rural law enforcement and traffic safety. The National Sheriffs' Association is committed to promoting public safety and supporting the law enforcement community.

Public Health Foundation offers health assistance solutions. It specializes in public health quality improvement, public health workforce development, public health resources and tools and strengthening the quality and performance of public health practice. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada provides health services. It is a non-profit hospital in Clark County and operates Burn Care Center and Level I Trauma Center as well as several Quick Care Centers. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Dane County Regional Airport operates a civil-military airport. It offers flight and travel information, parking and transportation, dining and shopping services. The company is headquartered in Madison, WI.

North Central Texas Council of Governments operates as a local government. It offers planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. The company is headquartered in Arlington, TX.

The Center for Economic Inclusion is an organization that focuses on promoting economic inclusion in the region. The non-profit company is based in St. Paul, MN. The company uses data to illustrate the state of economic inclusion by breaking it down by race, ethnicity, and cultural community. The goal of this project is to encourage leaders in the private, public, and civic sectors to work together to build a regional economy that is inclusive of all households, regardless of race or ethnicity. The company was founded in 2017 by Tawanna Black, who has been the CEO since then.

California State Association of Counties provides advocacy, educational and financial services. The company is headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

Maryland Association of Counties, Inc. operates as a non-profit and non-partisan organization that serves Maryland’s counties by articulating the needs of local government to the Maryland General Assembly. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Annapolis, MD.

Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Foundation, Inc. operates as economic development agency. Its services include marketing and promotion, managing expansion, relocation, and retention projects, market research and business intelligence, and investment services. The company was founded on November 6, 2014 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL.