Howard H. Haworth

AAIPharma, Inc. provides product development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. Its services include drug delivery technologies, contract manufacturing, clinical packaging and distribution and bioanalytical services. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Wilmington, NC.

McGuirewoods Consulting LLC is a firm that provides national strategies, legislative solutions, and strategic communications to clients. McGuirewoods Consulting is based in Richmond, VA. The private company has deep subject matter knowledge and partnerships that allow them to deliver superior client experiences. The company has a formidable strength at the state level, with the capability to help clients in all 50 states. The company brings vast experience in facilitating communications with elected officials on complex legislative issues. The team of digital media specialists, public relations professionals, and former political operatives can deliver the tools and strategies needed to shape policy debates and public perceptions. The company was founded in 1998 by Frank B. Atkinson. James Hovis Hodges has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

The Institute for Defense & Business is a private company based in Chapel Hill, NC. Institute for Defense & Business offers educational programs and research solutions for organizations and individuals. The company's focus is on exploring educational programs and finding solutions for the defense and business industries.

North Carolina Capital Management Trust provides trust services. It manages investment of funds for local governments and public authorities in North Carolina. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority (North Carolina) operates as a not for profit healthcare organization. It offers outpatient surgical centers, laboratories, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, and imaging centers. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Carolinas Medical Center Northeast provides medical care services. It provides emergency medical services as well as continuing treatment services for cancer and other chronic diseases. The company was founded by George A. Batte, Jr. and Charles A. Cannon in 1937 and is headquartered in Concord, NC.

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.