Kevin Holian

First Brands Corp. develops, manufactures and markets consumer products. The company markets household products including plastic wrap, bags, drinking straws, trashcan liners, aluminum foils, wood fire starters, fire logs and cat litter. It was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Danbury, CT

Reebok International Ltd. designs and manufactures apparel, shoes and sports related products. It markets and distributes sportswear and accessories under the Reebok, Rockport, CCM, Jofa, Koho and Greg Norman brands. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Canton, MA.

Converse, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets footwear for men, women and children. It offers sneakers, high top, low top, slip, wedge and customized footwear. The firm also offers clothing products that include tees, shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, socks and accessories. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Mars, Inc. engages in the production of confectionery and animal food products. Its brands include M&M?s, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Dove, Pedigree, Whiskas, Extra, Skittles, Uncle Ben's, and Cocoavia. The company was founded by Franklin Clarence Mars in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Gartner Sports SRL distributes and retails sportswear and sports equipment. It specializes in the distribution of New Balance brand. The company was founded by Arthur Gartner in 1959 and is headquartered in Bolzano, Italy.

Smith College opened in 1875 with 14 students. Today, Smith is among the largest women’s colleges in Northampton, MA, with students from 48 states and 72 countries. The college remains strongly committed to the education of women at the undergraduate level, but Smith admits both men and women as graduate students.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

The Step2 Co. LLC manufactures and markets toys and plastic products. It offers kids toys that include art desks and easels, climbers and slides, coasters, play kitchens, playhouses, ride-ons, wagons, sand and water play products, sports products, swing sets, table and chair sets, and toy boxes. It also offers kids furniture that comprises kids beds, picnic tables, playmats, and storage products; and outdoor furniture, safety and storage products and gardening products. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Streetsboro, OH.

The Folger Coffee Co. produces and markets retail packaged coffee products under the Folgers brand name in the United States. The firm primarily engages in sourcing, blending, and roasting green coffee beans; and packaging, marketing, and distributing branded coffee products. It operates in three segments: Retail, Commercial, and Millstone. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Citibank AG provides banking services. Its products include banking, financing, and insurance services. Citibank is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.

Two Ten Footwear Foundation, Inc. operates as a national charitable foundation. It offers emergency financial assistance, natural disaster recovery, educational scholarships, counseling services, and professional development programs. The company was founded by A. A. Bloom, Abe Berkowitz, Morris Rosenston, and Al Schachat in 1939 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

American Apparel & Footwear Association is the national trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies and their suppliers. The company was founded in August 2000 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The YMCA of Greater Boston, Inc. provides social services. The firm offers youth development, healthy living and social responsibility services. It conducts pre-K, youth, teen, adult., family programs and provides early education care services. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

United Methodist Retirement Communities, Inc provides care for lonely aged persons. Its continuum of care includes independent living, assisted living, short-term medical and rehabilitative care and memory loss and dementia care. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Chelsea, MI.

Franciscan Hospital for Children, Inc. provides healthcare services for children. It offers a compassionate and positive environment where children with complex medical, mental health and educational needs receive specialized care. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Founded in 1982, New Balance Athletic Shoes (U.K.) Ltd. is a subsidiary of New Balance, Inc. (Massachusetts). The company manufactures footwear and is based in Warrington, UK.

New Balance, Inc. designs and manufactures athletic goods. It is engaged in the production and marketing of sports apparel and footwear. The firm’s products include shoes, jackets, shirts, pants, shorts, skirts, tops, and other sports-related accessories. It offers online sportswear shop. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Alfico SA engages in distribution of sports equipment and accessories. It offers footwear and apparel under the New Balance, Warrior, and Sof Sole brands. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redondela, Spain.

Part of New Balance, Inc. (Massachusetts), New Balance Holding (U.K.) Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in Warrington, UK.

The New England Council, Inc. operates as business association firm. It also offers counseling services to academic, health institutions, public and private organizations. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.