Kristine Schanbacher

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

mHUB is an independent hardtech and manufacturing innovation center that aims to convene the entrepreneurial ecosystem around physical product innovation. The American company provides a hyper-resourced environment to entrepreneurs with the goal of commercializing new hardtech innovation that will lead to new businesses, intellectual property, investment, revenue, and job creation. The mHUB community includes over 428 active and alumni startups and small businesses supported by a deep talent pool of product designers and developers, entrepreneurs, engineers, and manufacturers, corporate leaders, industry experts, mentors, and investors. The non-profit company has generated more than $1.49b in capital, launched more than 1,502 products, hired more than 5,193 employees, and has subsidiaries in the United States. mHUB's hyper-resourced environment creates the conditions for physical product innovation to thrive.

DLA Piper LLP provides legal services to clients. It offers services in the areas of corporate and securities, venture capital and emerging companies, litigation. The company was founded in 2005 and it is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

World Business Chicago provides economic data and statistical assistance services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Chicago Community Trust provides charity services. It offers services to organizations such as social services agencies, schools, health centers, museums and theaters in the Chicago area. The firm provides charitable resources in the arts and culture, basic human needs, community development, education and health sectors. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Finger Lakes Fish, Inc. engages in the provision of agricultural services. The company is headquartered in Auburn, NY.

Sinai Health System owns and operates hospitals. It provides outpatient and inpatient healthcare, clinical, medical, and community services. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Commonweal Ventures Management LLC (Commonweal Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Nate Loewentheil. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Junior Achievement of Chicago engages in the provision of educational services. Its programs are funded by businesses and individuals and are designed to be taught in the classroom by business, parent, and community volunteers. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

General Electric Capital Corp. provides financial products and services. Its services include commercial loans and leases, fleet management, financial programs, credit cards, personal loans, and other financial services. The firm’s solutions include energy finance and aviation finance. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.

Part of GE Aerospace, GE Capital Healthcare Financial Services is a company that provides financial advisory for the healthcare industry. The company is based in Chicago, IL.

Naturally Chicago, Inc. operates programs, events, sponsorship, and membership organizations. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company was founded by Jim Slama, Tony Olson, Brandon K. Barnholt, Bill Weiland.

The James Beard Foundation is a non-profit organization that celebrates and supports the people behind America's food culture. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. Established over 30 years ago, the foundation is committed to supporting a resilient and flourishing industry that honors its diverse communities. The foundation amplifies new voices, celebrates those leading the way, and supports those on the path to do so, to create a more equitable and sustainable future. The foundation brings its mission to life through the annual awards, industry and community-focused programs, advocacy, partnerships, and events across the country. The CEO of the company is Clare Reichenbach.

Navy Pier, Inc. is a waterfront destination and one of the top attractions in the city. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. Visitors can enjoy events, dining, shopping, and more at Navy Pier.

CohesionIB, Inc provides buildings software solutions. The company was founded by Thru Shivakumar, Nick Lawrence and Nik Patel and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital provides primary, acute, subacute, and outpatient care to disabled people. The firm's services include the therapies, physical, occupational and speech. It offers industrial and work related rehabilitation services through steps rehabilitation clinics and to support these primary rehabilitation services. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Feeding America operates as a non-profit organization that provides meals through a nationwide network of member food banks. The firm also supports local charitable agencies operating programs including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, after-school programs, and Kids Cafes. The company was founded by John van Hengel in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL

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.

Parkland Health & Hospital System Auxiliary owns and operates hospitals. It offers medical services and health care services to patients related to trauma, burns, strokes, cancer, women and infant health, epilepsy, cardiology, orthopedics, and geriatric care. The company was founded May 19, 1894 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

American Thoracic Society, Inc. is a professional membership organization for thoracic surgeons. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.

buildOn, Inc. operates as an international nonprofit organization that runs youth service afterschool programs in United States high schools, and builds schools in developing countries. The company was founded by Jim Ziolkowski in 1991 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Sabra Health Care LP operates as a holding company with interests in the business of leasing real estate properties. The firm serves the real estate industry. The company is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Hunts Universal Robina Corp. is a Filipino company that wholesales tomato sauces.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

The Illinois Certified Public Accountants Society operates a professional association of certified public accountants. The private company is based in Illinois. Todd Shapiro has been the CEO of the American company since 1998.

Mercy Hospital & Medical Center engages in the operation and ownership of a hospital. It offers behavioral health services, breast cancer, clinical trials & research, community acupuncture center, diabetes treatment and diagnostic imaging& radiology services. The company was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

First Digital Health Acquisition Corp. engages in the health care business. The company was founded on March 24, 2021 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

The American Marketing Association operates professional associations for marketers. The company offers services to marketing professionals including best practices and research studies, job resources, publications and directories. Its publications include flagship semi-monthly magazine Marketing News, as well as journal of marketing, journal of public policy and marketing and a variety of newsletters. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.