Sherrick Wassel

Invest Buffalo Niagara, Inc. provides professional advanced research, marketing, and project management services to companies requiring economic development assistance. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Independent Health Association, Inc. provides health insurance products and related services. It offers healthcare plans, services, and products to their members. The firm provides self-funded benefit designs, reimbursement account management, and consumer-and employer-focused wellness programs. The company also provides dental and vision coverage. Independent Health Association was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

The Police Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to improve policing practices and promote public safety. The Police Foundation is based in Washington, D.C., and works with law enforcement agencies across the United States to enhance their effectiveness and build trust with the communities they serve. The foundation conducts research, provides training and technical assistance, and advocates for evidence-based policies and practices.

Buffalo Niagara Partnership, Inc. operates as a economic development organization. It helps in growing private investment, jobs and business development areas. The company was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

The Hamister Group LLC engages in the management, development, and operation of hotels, home healthcare centers, and assisted-living facilities. It offers acquisitions, development, management and investment opportunities. The company was founded by Mark E. Hamister in 1977 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

PersOwn, Inc. is a healthcare company based in Jacksonville, FL. The company aims to provide accurate, low-cost point-of-care diagnostic testing and secure patient data available instantly to everyone across the globe, including those in resource-limited or logistically remote areas. PersOwn has partnered with esteemed clinical, academic, research, and patient advocacy partners on the common mission of managing sepsis prevention, detection, treatment, and survivor support. PersOwn has also partnered with SAS, the leader in analytics, to unleash the power of health data through point-of-care diagnostics and health information technologies. The company was founded by William Douglas Meadow, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

Metric Medical Devices, Inc. operates as a medical device company in the orthopedic extremity market. Its products include intramedullary bone fixation scaffold and super staple bone fixation staple. The company was founded by W. Casey Fox, Daniel C. Wadsworth, Jr. and Nancy R. Fox and is headquartered in Helotes, TX.

Institute for Commercialization of Florida Technology delivers company building and company funding programs to create products and companies. Its programs include company building, funding, executive council, third party solutions and startup quest. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL.

Synogen Inc (Synogen) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Jamie M. Grooms and Richard R. Allen. The firm is headquartered in Gainesville, Florida.

ChaoLogix, Inc. develops semiconductor technology that provides optimal performance at the nexus of security and power. Its ChaoSecure technology deters side channel attacks at the source and contributes security to a semiconductor chip compared to existing add-on solutions. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Osteotech, Inc. develops biologic products for orthopedic, spinal, trauma, neurosurgical, and maxillofacial surgeons for use in surgical procedures. It operates in five segments: demineralized bone matrix, hybrid/synthetic, traditional tissue, spinal allograft, and client services. The company processes, markets, and distributes Xenograft bone tissue products, which are used as bone graft substitutes. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Eatontown, NJ.

LifeNet Health, Inc. operates as a full-service organ donation agency and tissue banking system. It offers cardiac, vascular, sports medicine, general orthopedics and trauma, craniomaxillofacial, spine, dental, plastic and reconstructive surgical services. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA.

Part of Axogen, Inc., AxoGen Corp. develops peripheral nerve grafting and regeneration technologies. The company is based in Alachua, FL. The company was founded in 2002 by John P. Engels, Jamie M. Grooms. AxoGen was acquired by LecTec Corp. on September 30, 2011 for $19.98 million.

Buffalo Capital Partners LLC provides investment services. The private company is based in Buffalo, NY.

Merchants Insurance Group provides investment advice for Insurance Company Portfolio. It offers property & casualty insurance, commercial lines insurance, liability insurance and small business insurance. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Graphenix Development, Inc. engages in the development of graphene applications for graphene-based energy storage, printable electronics, and composites markets. The company was founded by Robert G. Anstey in October 2009 and is headquartered in Williamsville, NY.

Young Men's Christian Association Buffalo Niagara operates a not-for-profit organization. Its programs include swimming, sports, fitness, wellness, summer camps, and child care. The firm also offers family activities and clubs. The company was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Air Vent, Inc. manufactures attic ventilation products, including durable, high-performance ridge vent systems. Its products include exhaust vents, solar attic fans, intake vents, foundation vents, whole-house fans, bath or dryer vent and skylight tubes. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Merchants Mutual Insurance Co., Inc. provides mutual property and casualty insurance services. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

BluAzu LLC develops global positioning system tracker devices. It allows users to locate the device using mobile applications and also detects real time location, speed, and temperature. The company was founded by Richard R. Allen and Jonelle Toothman on February 12, 2013 and is headquartered in Gainesville, FL.