Laurence B. Ashkin

Founded in 1999, Credit Suisse Asset Management LLC (CSAM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (NYSE: CS), a publicly owned foreign bank holding company based in Switzerland.

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.

Pioneer Institute, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization. It promotes public schools, healthcare, government, economic opportunity, and social mobility by publishing research and engaging the public through media campaigns, forums, and sessions. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is a Chamber of Commerce organization. The non-profit company is based in Springfield, IL. Todd C. Maisch has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

The Chicago Bar Association is a voluntary membership organization consisting largely of lawyers and judges from Cook County and the state of Illinois. The private company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in the United States. The association works to establish and maintain the honor and dignity of the profession of law, promote the welfare of its members, and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the administration of justice. Founded in 1874, it is one of the oldest and most active metropolitan bar associations in the United States.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries operates as an association for career retirement and pension plan professionals. It offers examination-based professional credentials. The company was founded by Carl Duncan in 1966 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago engages in the social enterprise services. It aims to eliminate racism; empower women; and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. It offers sexual violence and support; early childhood; and economic empowerment services. The company was founded on December 12, 1876 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Lutheran Social Services of Michigan provides youth and family services including housing and shelter, disability services, and senior services. It provides services for senior adults, refuges, children & families and persons with disabilities. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Bridge Communities, Inc. provides transitional housing for homeless families. Its services include tutoring, mentoring, career counseling, transportation, and financial counseling services. The company was founded by Mark Milligan and Bob Wahlgren in 1988 and is headquartered in Glen Ellyn, IL.

Alpine Woods Capital Investors LLC (AWCI) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Purchase, New York. The firm was founded by Samuel Lieber and Stephen Lieber in 1997 as Alpine Management & Research LLC. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alpine Saxon Woods LLC. AWCI provides investment advisory services to pooled investment vehicles.

Winston & Strawn LLP provides legal services. Its service areas include antitrust & trade regulations, employment & labor relations, intellectual property, taxation & trusts, and estates to automotive, aviation, electric power, financial services, and health care. The company was founded by Frederick H. Winston in 1853 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Field Museum of Natural History houses biological and anthropological collections of specimens. It supports both informal and more structured public learning through exhibits and educational programs. Its curatorial and scientific staff conducts research on the fields of Anthropology, Biology, Geology, and Zoology. The Field Museum was founded in 1893 and is located in Chicago, Illinois.

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.

The Chicago Council on Science and Technology was founded by Alan Schriesheim and is based in Chicago, IL. The private company aims to promote science literacy and accurate information dissemination through various initiatives, events, and workshops. The company's upcoming event, "The Truth is Out There: The Impact of Science Disinformation," is part of their program series on climate, energy, and environment, and is open to all ages. The company has a list of supporters, including the Crown Family, Acorn Foundation, John A. Cable Foundation, and Arch Investors Ltd. The company also has a newsletter and a video library available on their website.

Innovation Development Institute, Inc. operates as a community of healthcare innovators who aspire to heroic change. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Helix Funds LLC operates as a real estate investment management company. It targets value-add acquisition opportunities in various real estate sectors. The company was founded by David A. Helfand in 2003 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Equity Group Investments LLC (Equity Group Investments) is a private equity subsidiary of Equity International Management LLC founded in 1968 by Samuel Zell. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

California Science Center is a non-profit organization. It provides model for science learning by combining exhibits with an on-site Science Center School and Amgen Center for Science Learning as well as a teacher professional development program. The company was founded in February 1998 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

The Children's Bureau of Southern California operates as a child abuse prevention association. The non-profit company is based in Southern California.

Town Hall Los Angeles operates as a non-profit, nonpartisan speaker’s forum, providing a platform for discussing and debating today’s most pressing issues. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association operates music bands and orchestras. The non-profit company is based 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 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 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.

The Chicago Urban League provides economic, educational and social progress for African Americans. The company was founded on December 11, 1916 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.