Jane C. Andrews

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

Ingram Industries, Inc. engages in book distribution, print and distribution services, marine transportation and digital fulfillment services. It offers trade books, textbooks, specialty magazines, and audiotapes to booksellers, librarians and specialty retailers. The company was founded by Erskine Bronson Ingram II in 1978 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Doctors Hospital, Inc. engages in the provision of medical and surgical services. It offers ambulatory surgery, breast health, digestive disease care, emergency services, endocrinology and diabetes care, imaging services, infusion care, orthopedic, primary care, radiation oncology, rehabilitation program, sleep center, transitional care, wound care, and wellness center. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Lanham, MD.

The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America provides information on how businesses can adapt their workforce development and management strategies to deal with the changing labor market. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America is the world's largest business organization, advocating, connecting, informing, and fighting for business growth and success. The American company was founded by Michael Scown, and Suzanne P. Clark has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Thos. S. Byrne Ltd. provides construction services. Its services include constructing buildings ranging from office buildings, hospitals and related healthcare facilities, data and call centers, aviation facilities, educational and institutional buildings, retail centers, distribution and manufacturing facilities, to museums, historical renovation/restoration, performing art centers, residences and specialty projects. The company was founded by Thomas Sneed Byrne in 1923 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

The American Society of Civil Engineers, founded in 1852, is the oldest national engineering society in America. The non-profit company is based in Reston, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 150,000 members worldwide, the organization advocates for sustainable and resilient practices to maintain and modernize the nation's infrastructure. The company also works to increase investment in infrastructure and improve engineering knowledge and competency. The society's Civil Engineering Landmark Program recognizes historically significant civil engineering projects, structures, and sites.

National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. operates as a corporate membership organization that connects certified minority business enterprises to corporate members. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.

The Associated General Contractors of America is a leading association for the construction industry, representing over 27,000 firms, including 6,500 general contractors and 9,000 specialty-contracting firms. The private company is based in Arlington, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's mission is to ensure the continued success of the construction industry. The CEO of the company is Stephen E. Sandherr.

Part of Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Nashville Health Care Council operates as an association of health care industry leaders. The company is based in Nashville, TN. The company was founded by Philip M. Hertik.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce conducted extensive market research on the music industry, surveying over 2,500 people and conducting 3 focus groups. The 10-county Nashville economic market has a population of 1.9 million and is the largest metropolitan area within a five-state region. The non-profit company is based in Nashville, TN and has subsidiaries in the United States. The Chamber is a nonprofit business federation focused on facilitating community leadership to create economic prosperity. The region is known for its creativity, growth, and business opportunities, and is home to risk takers. The CEO of the company is Ralph Schulz.

The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce located in Miami, FL.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, Inc. engages in collection and distribution of food. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Mercantile Bank of Michigan provides financial products and services. The firm offers checking, savings, and student accounts. Its lending portfolio includes mortgage loan products; consumer loans, such as home equity, automobile, recreational vehicle, personal, and overdraft protection loans; and business loans comprising small business administration financing options. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

The Toy Association, Inc. is a business trade association that represents all businesses involved in creating and delivering toys and youth entertainment products for kids of all ages. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The association leads the health and growth of the toy industry, which has an annual economic impact. With roughly 900 members, they drive the annual $41 billion domestic toy market. The Toy Association promotes the developmental benefits of play and advocates for toy safety. The company organizes the world-renowned Toy Fair and engage in advocacy activities on behalf of their members. The association also chairs the committee that reviews and revises the ASTM F963 toy safety standard. The Toy Foundation, their philanthropic arm, acts as a children's charity that has delivered the joy of play to 32 million children in need worldwide. Gregory B. Ahearn has been the CEO of the company since 2024.

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is a third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women. The non-profit company is based in Washington. WBENC is a leader in supporting consumer-oriented female entrepreneurs and those who do business with them by raising awareness for why, where, and how to buy women-owned. Founded in 1997, WBENC has over 18,000 certified women's business enterprises, 14 national regional partner organizations, and more than 500 corporate members, most of which are Fortune 500 companies. Pamela Prince-Eason has been the CEO of the American company since 2011.

Thalden Corp. provides architecture and design services. Its services include interior designing, theming, master planning and landscaping services. The company was founded by Barry Thalden in 1971 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

PearlPoint Cancer Support, Inc. offers guidance and compassionate support to any adult impacted by cancer. It also offers ancer library, information about clinical trials information, side effects management & nutrition consultations with registered dietitians, and access to our cancer supportive services. The company was founded by Thomas Frist and Steven Stroup in 1987 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Mazanec Construction Co., Inc. provides general construction and construction management services. Its services include pre-construction, construction and post-construction. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Waco, TX.

Staton Cos. provides demolition consulting and contracting services. It offers recycling mills and wood processing facilities, industrial plants, paper plants, hydro electric plants, dams, demolishing residential structures, and petro-chemical and commercial structures. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Eugene, OR.

Midwest Wrecking Co. provides demolition and site clearance services. It offers structural demolition, selective demolition, site clearance, debris removal, excavating and site grading services. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK.

Cotter Consulting, Inc. offers project controls, program management, construction, field inspection and sustainability services. It serves aviation, commercial, education, healthcare, public, residential and transportation markets. The company was founded by Anne Edwards-Cotter in 1990 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Looking Glass Community Services provides social services. It offers counseling, Runaway and homeless, Education and Vocational, and residential services. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Eugene, OR.

Oregon Columbia Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America operates as a trade association. It represents the range of commercial construction companies, from industrial to building, heavy highway to multi-family residential. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Wilsonville, OR.

Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc. operates as a trade association for electrical contractors. The private company is based in Alexandria, VA.

Northwest College of Construction operates as a construction college. The company is headquartered in Portland, OR.

C3 Consulting LLC operates as a management consulting and information technology services company. Its services include strategic planning, facilitation, program and project management, merger and acquisition integration, business process optimization, software evaluation and organizational change management. The firm also provides its services to the manufacturing, distribution, music, retail, education, insurance and publishing sectors. The company was founded by Beth R. Chase in 2005 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Second Harvest Food Bank of The Inland Northwest is a non-profit organization, which engages in feeding hungry people. It accepts volunteer, partners, and donations. It focuses on feeding people in need through empowerment, education and partnerships. The company was founded by Kay Porta in 1971 and is headquartered in Spokane, WA.

Nashville Entrepreneur Center is a non-profit organization that serves as the center for entrepreneurship in Nashville, TN. The private company supports entrepreneurs from all backgrounds and industries by connecting them to critical resources and championing their desire to change the world. The company was founded in 2010 by business leaders who wanted to support the next generation of entrepreneurs and to celebrate the spirit and tenacity of the entrepreneurial community. Sam Davidson has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Ironwood Commercial Builders, Inc. provides general contraction and specialty trade services. It also offers light gauge metal framing and drywall; lath and plaster; fireproofing; acoustical, venetian, and historical plaster; and cold-formed metal framing. The company is headquartered in Oakland, CA.