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Worksoft, Inc. develops and provides platform for automated business process validation. It offers service providers, software integrations, and machine learning solutions to enable automated testing of mission-critical business applications. The firm also provides managed, enablement, and delivery services. The company was founded by G. Linda Hayes, A. Randall Hayes, L. Ron Hayes, R. Gene Jones, F. Daniel Burger, Peter J. Hayes, and Barron Rex Cumming in 1998 and is headquartered in Addison, TX.

Zimbra, Inc. develops collaboration software solutions for online communities and social networks. Its products include platform-telligent community, solutions, integration-sitecore digital marketing, try-free edition, try-request a demo and try-60-day trial. The company was founded by Howard M. Robert in 2004 and is headquartered in Frisco, TX.

My Lasting Legacy, Inc. designs and develops a mobile application. The company was founded by John Boaz and Clint Lee in July 2012 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

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.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

The ChildCareGroup provides childcare services. It provides education for children of women who worked in the cotton mills of Dallas. The organization was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (Investment Management) (TCBI-IM) is the investment management division of Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: TCBI), which is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firm a broad array of cost-effective investment solutions to individual and institutional clients.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation supports children in the areas of education, health, secure families, racial equity and civic engagement. The foundation was founded in 1930 by W.K. Kellogg and is headquartered in Battle Creek, MI.

IBM Software Group provides software solutions and services. It offers products for tasks such as database management, enterprise application, integration, and security and application development. The firm also provides collaboration and communication applications. The company is headquartered in Armonk, NY.

Dallas Theater Center operates a regional theatre. The private company is based in Dallas, TX.

World Affairs Council of Dallas promotes international awareness. The firm’s resources include podcasts and videos, news releases, business resources, international jobs, think tanks and research institutes, eNewsletter archive, resources in North Texas, governmental resources, international media resources, humanity and charity organizations. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Federation of American Hospitals operates as a representative and trade association for community hospitals and health systems. The private company is based in Washington. The American company was founded by Martin S. Rash. Charles N. Kahn has been the CEO of the company since 2001.

Education is Freedom operates as a non-profit organization. Its programs include middle school, high school, college, workforce development training, community connection, intern fellows program, and service works. The company was founded by James W. Keyes in 2002 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc. raises and distributes funds for nonprofit organizations. It is a charitable organization, working with local service providers and agencies to deliver programs and services that center on the building blocks of a good life: Education, Income and Health. The firm also provides volunteer opportunities for people to help their neighbors, giving everyone tools to become informed advocates for addressing the pressing issues in North Texas. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Texans Care for Children provides child health care services. The firm offers child protection, early childhood and mental health services. The company was founded by Phil Strickland and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars provides scholarships for scholars. The company was founded by Stephen E. Loflin and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Mack Financial Group, Inc. provides financial solutions. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Part of Comerica, Inc., Comerica Bank is a financial services company based in Dallas, TX. Comerica Bank is strategically aligned by three business segments: the commercial bank, the retail bank, and wealth management. The company focuses on building relationships and helping people and businesses be successful. Comerica Bank has over 400 banking centers across the country, with locations in several states, including Texas, California, and Michigan. The company reported total assets of $88.40 billion as of June 30, 2021. The company was founded by Marc J. Verissimo and has been led by CEO Curtis Chatman Farmer since 2008.

Rainbow Days, Inc. provides skills and support to children and youth. It offers direct services that include CBSG Program, classroom presentations, summer camps, family outings and other supportive services to children and youth living in high-risk situations in the Dallas area learn life-changing skills and have the caring support from positive adult mentors as they benefit from Rainbow Days’ programs each year. The firm through its Trans4m Center provides workforce development opportunities to participants each year. The company was founded by Cathey B. Brown in 1982 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

The North Texas Commission is a public-private partnership that manages the region's unified advocacy voice at the state and federal levels. The private company is based in Irving, TX. The commission is dedicated to advancing the vibrancy of the region and achieves impactful outcomes benefiting the 13-county area it serves. As the lead convener of subject matter experts, the NTC improves the workforce pipeline and cultivates future leaders. The CEO of the company is Chris Wallace.

iWave Software LLC provides software solutions that help companies to automate their information technology (IT) infrastructure and business applications. It offers adapters for service desk applications, enterprise and database management systems, generic adapters, and IT outsourcers. The company was founded on June 3, 2003 and is headquartered in Hopkinton, MA.

The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is a non-profit organization that provides entrepreneurship education to middle school, high school, and postsecondary students in 30 states and 31 countries. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. NFTE aims to ignite the entrepreneurial mindset in students, empowering them to own their futures regardless of their family income, community resources, special needs, gender identity, race, or ethnicity. NFTE has educated over a million students through in-school, out-of-school, in-person, online, or hybrid programs. The company was founded in 1987 by Carl Press and Philip A. McNeill, and J.D. LaRock has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Essilor Vision Foundation provides vision exams and glasses to children in need. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Texas Capital Bank provides commercial banking services. It offers credit solutions, treasury and liquidity, mortgage services, private wealth, and personal banking. The company was founded by Jody Grant and C. Keith Cargill on December 18, 1998 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

HopeXchange, Inc. operates as a non-profit international humanitarian organization. The firm promotes human dignity and alleviate suffering in developing countries through education, healthcare, and sustainable development. The company was founded by Mario Cappello and Anna Cappello and is headquartered in Stayton, OR.

Shiftsmart, Inc. operates as marketplace connecting part-time workers with open shifts across multiple platforms. The company was founded by Tony Matthews and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Cargill Lakes, Inc. is a venture capital investment company. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. The company was founded by C. Keith Cargill.

Fair People For People, Inc. develops mobile applications. The company is based in Dallas, TX. The company was founded by Mark Bunting. Patrick Brandt has been the CEO of the company since 2022.