Emily D. Dickinson

Voya Investment Management Co. LLC (Voya IM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in New York City. Formerly known as ING Investment Management Co. LLC, the firm was founded in 1972 under the name of Aetna Capital Management, Inc. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Voya Investment Management LLC, ultimately held by Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA). Voya IM provides investment management services to a wide range of clients and investment vehicles.

BlackRock Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1994 and is a subsidiary of BlackRock Capital Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK). BlackRock Advisors manages assets for US-registered investment companies and 529 Plans.

eFunds Corp. delivers risk management, payment, and outsourcing solutions. The firm also provides services to financial institutions, financial services companies, electronic funds networks, retailers, government agencies and telecommunications companies. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

Bridgewater Associates LP (Bridgewater) is a registered investment advisor and fund of hedge funds manager headquartered in Westport, Connecticut. The firm was founded by Ray Dalio in 1975. They are a subsidiary of Bridgewater Associates Intermediate Holdings LP, which is owned by Bridgewater Associates Holdings, Inc. Bridgewater provides discretionary investment management services to pooled investment vehicles and single investor funds, and managed account clients.

The National Geographic Society, Inc. operates as a non-profit scientific and educational institution. Its interests include geography, archeology and natural science, and the promotion of environmental and historical conservation. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

LEGO A/S manufactures and markets play materials and toys. The firm offers preschool products, such as loose bricks, play themes, and educational toys for kindergarten toddlers, schoolchildren and teenagers. The company was founded by Ole Kirk Kristiansen in 1932 and is headquartered in Billund, Denmark.

Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

The Weitz Co. LLC provides construction services. It operates as a full-service general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager. The firm provides integrated project delivery, millwright specialty, supply chain, general construction, construction management, design or build, preconstruction, construction, estimating and scheduling, virtual design and construction, safety, quality control, sustainability, lean-last planner, and post construction. The company was founded in 1855 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

Georgia Tech Foundation, Inc. provides educational services. It promotes the cause of higher education in the State of Georgia, receives and manages financial donations received by the foundation for support and enhancement of the Georgia Institute of Technology and assists the Georgia Institute of Technology in its role as a leading educational and research institution. The company was in 1932 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

PetSmart Charities, Inc. creates and supports welfare programs for pets. It provides funding to local animal welfare organizations and shelters, helping them to provide spay and neuter services for dogs and cats, assist pets in disaster situations and find new homes for dogs, cats and small animals every year through PetSmart Charities' adoption centers. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Northern Virginia Technology Council operates as a membership and trade association for the technology community in Northern Virginia. It serves businesses from all sectors of the technology industry, service providers, universities, foreign embassies, non-profit organizations and government agencies. The company is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

The Economic Club of Washington operates as a nonpartisan organization created to strengthen ties among the diverse and growing business community based in metropolitan Washington. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Washington Airports Task Force provides aviation consultant services. The company was founded by Stephen L. Gelband in 1982 and is headquartered in Dulles, VA.

Georgia Research Alliance, Inc. provides university-based research services. The firm offers talent, foster collaboration, infrastructure and technology. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization, which engages in improving the quality of place and advancing economic growth. It focuses on growing the region's innovation economy by promoting and strengthening connections. The company was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Inc. provides investment advice, and insurance products and services. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Newark, NJ.

Greater Phoenix Leadership, Inc. operates as a business leadership organization. The private company is based in Phoenix, AZ.

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is a data-driven regional economic development organization that works with 22 member communities and over 190 private investors to attract and grow quality businesses in the Greater Phoenix area. The non-profit company is based in Phoenix, AZ, and the CEO of the company is Chris Camacho. The company's mission is to advocate for the competitiveness of the region and serve as a strategic partner to companies across the world as they expand or relocate to Greater Phoenix. Over the past 32 years, GPEC has helped 895 companies, creating nearly 164,000 jobs and $33.40 billion in capital investment.

United Way of Metro Chicago, Inc. operates as non-profit organization, which allocate funds for health, education, financial stability and safety. The firm provides health, education and financial services. It offers 211 hotline support, center for human trafficking and slavery, born learning, and sports activities. The company was founded by Frances Wisebart Jacobs, Myron W. Reed, William J.O’Ryan, Dean H. Martyn Hart and Rabbi William S. Friedman in 1887 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Consortium of Universities of The Washington Metropolitan Area provides intellectual resource for the students and faculty of the member universities. The company was founded in January 1964 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Bankinter Foundation of Innovation The report focuses on drawing conclusions about the potential socioeconomic impact of the trend discussed, particularly as it affects Spain, in order to communicate pragmatic, down-to-earth knowledge to our target audience. The company is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

Accenture LLC operates as a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. The company is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Atlanta Committee for Progress operates as a nonprofit corporation. The company is headquartered in Georgia, USA. Founded in 2003 by Mayor Shirley Franklin. The organization’s key focus areas have been public sector fiscal accountability; economic development; infrastructure and transportation; K-12 public education; technology and innovation; and culture/quality of life.

Engage Ventures LLC is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2017. Engage Ventures LLC is headquartered in Atlanta.

Sidley Austin LLP is a premier legal adviser with over 2000 lawyers in 20 offices worldwide. Sidley Austin is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in Germany, Hong Kong, United States, United Kingdom, and Japan. The firm has been providing superior client service for over 150 years and has a diverse group of legal professionals from many cultures who are dedicated to teamwork and collaboration. Sidley Austin has forged enduring relationships with the business community and serves a varied and high-caliber group of market leaders, many of whom are pioneers in their respective industries and professions. The firm is committed to pro bono service and its lawyers and staff devote more than 100,000 hours annually to serving those most in need.