William L. Mendello

Guitar Center, Inc. distributes musical instruments. It offers musical lessons, repairs, and rentals. The company was founded by Wayne Mitchell in 1959 and is headquartered in Westlake Village, CA.

Shoe Pavilion, Inc. engages in retailing of shoes. The company was founded by Dmitry Beinus in 1979 and is headquartered in Sherman Oaks, CA.

Fender Musical Instruments Corp. manufactures stringed instruments and amplifiers. It offers electric and acoustic guitars, basses, effects pedals, headphones, electric guitar and bass parts, and accessories. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

Bioness, Inc. designs, develops, and manufactures medical devices. It offers devices designed for stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, and spinal cord injury patients. The company was founded by Alfred Mann in 2004 and is headquartered in Valencia, CA.

Fred Hayman Beverly Hills, Inc. operates hotels. The private company is based in Los Angeles, CA.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

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.

New England Conservatory of Music functions as a college and university. It educates and trains musicians of all ages. It offers orchestral instruments and guitar, orchestral and wind ensemble conducting, jazz and contemporary improvisation, voice and opera, music-in-education, historical performance and world music, preparatory school programs, and distance learning options. The school was founded by Eben Tourjée and Robert Goldbeck on February 18, 1867 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

C.F. Martin & Co., Inc. supplies acoustic guitars, strings and accessories. Its products include the now-standard x-bracing and the 14-fret guitar. The company was founded in 1833 and is headquartered in Nazareth, PA.

National Association of Music Merchants, Inc. operates an association of manufacturers of musical instruments. The firm?s services include creates music making opportunities foe people of all ages, funding groundbreaking music research and advocating for music education. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

Drum Workshop, Inc. manufactures drums, pedals, hardware, snare drums and drum accessories. It distributes pacific drums and percussion. The company was founded by Donald G. Lombardi in 1972 and is headquartered in Oxnard, CA.

American Society of Composers Authors & Publishers operates as a membership association. It is composed of U.S. composers, songwriters, lyricists, and music publishers of every kind of music. The firm protects the rights of its members by licensing and distributing royalties for the non-dramatic public performances of their copyrighted works. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Revolution Media, Inc. develops multimedia presentations and software solutions. It writes news articles, develops CD-ROMs and designs databases. The company is headquartered in Charlottetown, Canada.

Roland Organ Corp. designs, manufactures, and installs pipe and digital organs, such as adjustable benches, file players and recorders. The firm serves religious organizations and churches. It also manufactures speakers and amplification systems that accompany these electronic instruments. The company was founded by Rodgers W. Jenkins and Fred Tinker in 1958 and is headquartered in Hillsboro, OR.

Paiste AG manufactures and markets cymbals. The company also makes drums, gongs and percussion accessories for professional musicians. Its products are distributed worldwide to artists ranging from symphony percussionists to rock and jazz drummers and high school marching bands. The company also maintains operations in Estonia, Germany, Spain and the US. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Nottwil, Switzerland.

Universal Music Publishing Group publishes, distributes, and markets music. It controls the rights to more than a million songs. The company collects royalties for mechanical reproduction and licenses its songs for use in movies and television. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Paul Reed Smith Guitars Ltd. designs and manufactures musical instruments. The company provides electric guitars and guitar accessories like pickups, strings, and straps which are made from woods such as maple, ash, mahogany, rosewood and are bone-dried in custom kilns. The company was founded by Paul Reed Smith in 1976 and is headquartered in Stevensville, MD.

New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants is a non-profit organization. It provides a membership program for certified public accountants that offers in-person and online networking opportunities, Continuing Professional Education courses and conferences, the CPA Journal, and other publications. The company was foudned in 1897 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Allentown Art Museum operates as an art museum. It offers collections and exhibitions, educational programs and public events. The company was founded by Walter Emerson Baum in 1934 and is headquartered in Allentown, PA.

Center Theatre Group provides entertainment services. The firm offers preeminent arts and cultural programs. The company was founded by Gordon Davidson in 1967 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

The Chlorine Institute, Inc. is a non-profit organization which operates as a trade association that supports the chlor-alkali industry in advancing environmentally compatible and sustainable production, distribution, and use of its mission chemicals. It offers government services, monthly regulatory updates, performance recognition, industry initiatives, and emergency preparedness. The company was founded by Eben C. Speiden on January 1, 1924 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra provides orchestra services. The firm performs musical shows for a live audience and also provides educational programs for music and instruments. The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Part of Vivendi SE, Universal Publishing Production Music is a British company that provides music publishing services. The company is based in London, UK.

Cordoba Music Group, Inc. manufactures and distributes acoustic and electric guitars, ukuleles, and musical instrument accessories. Its brands include Córdoba, Guild, HumiCase, DeArmond, Savarez and Aquila. The company was founded on January 2, 1997 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Experience Hendrix LLC operates as a family-owned company entrusted with safeguarding the legacy of Jimi Hendrix. The company was founded by James Hendrix in 1995 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.