Rebecca Gray

Novellus Systems, Inc. manufactures and services advanced automated wafer fabrication systems. The company was founded by Brad Mattson on April 11, 1984 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. manufactures and markets chewing gum and confectionery products. It offers gum, mints, and hard & chewy candies. The firm’s brands include Orbit, Eclipse, Hubba Bubba, 5, Big Red, Lifesavers, Starburst, Winterfresh, Freedent, Skittles, Altoids, Doublemint, Extra, Creme Savers, and Juicy Fruit. The company was founded by William Wrigley Jr. in April 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Cornerstone Brands Inc. sells online home, leisure, and casual apparels through catalogs. Its direct marketing brands include Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill, Improvements, Smith Noble, The Territory Ahead, and TravelSmith Outfitters. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in West Chester, OH.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Sportsman's Warehouse, Inc. sells outdoor products. It offers hunting and shooting products, archery products, fishing and camping products, boating, optics, electronics, knives, and tools. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Midvale, UT.

Plz Corp. engages in the manufacture of aerosol and liquid products. It formulates, blends, fills, and packages branded and private-label products including cleaners and polishers, industrial solvents, lubricants and degreasers, adhesives, sanitary supply disinfectants, insecticides, air fresheners, and personal care products for home and industrial use. The company was founded by John H. Ferring III in 1939 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL.

Monogram Food Solutions LLC produces and distributes packaged meat products snacks and appetizers. It offers beef jerky, corn dogs, pre-cooked bacon, and other value-added meat products. The firm's brands include Wild Bill's, Hannah's, Trail's Best, O'Brien, King Cotton, Circle B, Enjoy and Hickory Best, and Bulls. The company was founded by Karl A. Schledwitz and Wes Jackson in 2004 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

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

The Pritzker Group (Venture Capital) (Pritzker Group Venture Capital) is a venture capital division of The Pritzker Group founded in 1996 by Jay Robert Pritzker and Tony N. Pritzker. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

PPC Investment Partners LP (PPC Investment Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2002 by Tony N. Pritzker and Jay Robert Pritzker. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

SMS Assist LLC provides multisite property management services. It offers a suite of property management benefits including leveraged pricing of products and services, risk indemnification, real-time services validation, instant invoicing, automatic service audits, and data analysis. The company was founded by Michael Rothman in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

LogoWorks.com provides logo design services. It also provides website design, brochure design, and advertising campaigns services. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in American Fork, UT.

PrintingForLess.com, Inc. provides commercial printing services. Its PFL Pro a reseller program is designed to make it easy for designers, marketing agencies and print brokers. The firm offers a variety of specialty products and services for the needs of businesses, from small to large and custom solutions include API integration, product development, franchise support, and private print shops. The company was founded in 1996 by Andrew S. Field and is headquartered in Livingston, MT.

Taco Bell Corp. operates a chain of restaurants. Its products include texas-mexican cuisine foods such as tacos, burritos, gorditas, quesadillas, nachos, chalupas, salads and food items. The company was founded by Glen William Bell, Jr. in 1962 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Oriental Trading Co., Inc. sells novelties, party supplies, crafts, stationery, and home decor items through Internet and catalogs. The company was founded by Harry Watanabe in 1932 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Illinois Technology Association engages in the provision of programs and services focused on development, visibility and talent attraction. It focuses on the growth acceleration of technology companies where members benefit from access to programs in three key areas: development, talent, and visibility. The company was founded by Terry Howerton and Fred Hoch in 2005 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Gogo LLC engages in the provision of in-flight connectivity and wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions. It offers charter courses throughout the North America. The company was founded by Jimmy Ray in 1991 and is headquartered in Itasca, IL.

YouTube LLC hosts user-generated videos which include network and professional content. It is a media company for people to watch and share videos via the internet. The firm allows people to upload, tag, and share personal video clips through the website. The company was founded by Steve S. Chen, Chad Meredith Hurley and Jared Karim in May 2005 and is headquartered in San Bruno, CA.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Google LLC engages in the operation of internet portal and search index website. It provides online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, and software solutions. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on September 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Harry & David (a dba of Harry and David) is one of the nation's premier direct marketing and e-commerce companies. Its brand-Harry and David gourmet fruit and food gifts has been trusted by generations, not only for superior products, but for unparalleled customer service and impeccable guarantees. The company maintains operations in two locations: Medford, Oregon is its corporate headquarters. The company also has a facility in Hebron, Ohio, and more than 130 Harry and David Stores throughout the country. It is its corporate philosophy to benefit customers, employees, shareholders and the community by being the best in all it does, and earn their loyalty and respect through honest relationships and responsible actions. The company does this through its Vision, its Mission and its Guiding Principles. Harry & David gourmet foods and fresh fruit gifts are a popular choice for birthday gifts, holiday gifts, corporate gifts-any special occasion. Each gift is hand packed with the highest quality gourmet foods and snacks, like its famous Moose Munch® gourmet popcorn, premium fresh fruit, luxurious chocolate truffles and bakery treats.