Linda Wilder

Alabama Power Co. engages in the generation, distribution and sale of electricity. The firm owns coal reserves near its Plant Gorgas and uses the output of coal from the reserves in its generating plants. It also sells, and cooperates with dealers in promoting the sale of electric appliances. The company was founded by William Patrick Lay, James Mitchell and Thomas W. Martin on December 4, 1906 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

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.

Regions Bank provides consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, mortgage, and insurance products and services. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Ginnie Mae (Government National Mortgage Association) manages the mortgage-backed securities program, ensuring mortgage funds are available throughout the nation, particularly for low- to moderate-income Americans. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

MeOH Power, Inc. develops and manufactures cord-free rechargeable power pack technology for portable electronics. It has developed a miniaturized proprietary direct methanol fuel cell technology called Mobion. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Latham, NY.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama provides health insurance products and related services. It offers healthcare plans for individuals, families, Medicare beneficiaries, and groups. The firm also provides long term care and federal employee program which includes individual, family, and group health plan and Medicare Beneficiary Plans. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

United Cerebral Palsy provides support services for disabled individuals. The non-profit company is based in Cleveland, OH and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Southern Research Institute is a scientific research organization. It focuses on research in drug discovery, drug development, energy and environment, and engineering. The firm serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, defense, aerospace, environmental, and energy industries The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a not-for-profit organization that provides advocacy, fund raising, clinical services, client programs and up-to-date information to individuals with multiple sclerosis, their families and healthcare providers. The company was founded in 1946 by Sylvia Lawry and is headquartered in New York, NY.

MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital provides Healthcare services. The firm specializes in treating persons with physical disabilities caused by spinal cord and brain injuries, stroke, arthritis, amputation, multiple sclerosis, post-polio syndrome, sports injuries, and other neurological and orthopedic conditions. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, also known as Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, provides expert clinical advisory and training services to healthcare organizations worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The Margaret & Mark Stephan Legs + Walking Lab is designed for patients and research participants with diagnoses affecting lower-body function due to brain or spinal cord injury and diseases of the nerves, muscles, and bones. Researchers and clinicians focus on advancing trunk, pelvic and leg function, movement, coordination, strength, and balance. The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the first-ever "translational" research hospital where clinicians, scientists, innovators, and technologists work together in the same space, applying research in real-time.

The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, Inc. assists in economic development programs. Its focus on helping the state attract and retain industry. The firm fills a role in the industrial recruitment process by marketing and promoting Alabama as a business location, and by providing research, information and proposals to companies and consultants that are actively searching for a site. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

United Way of Central Alabama, Inc. supports social agencies and programs. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

The Viscardi Center, Inc. provides education, vocational training, career counseling, employment placement, and assistive technology to individuals with disabilities. The private company is based in Albertson, NY. The center also assists businesses in creating disability-inclusive cultures in their workplaces. The center offers pre-K through high school education, school-to-work youth transition services, vocational training, career counseling, employment placement, assistive technology, and adapted driver education to individuals with a wide variety of disabilities. Founded by Dr. Henry Viscardi Jr., a leading disability advocate who served as disability advisor to eight presidents, the center educates, employs, and empowers people with disabilities. Christopher J. Rosa has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

TruFund Financial Services, Inc. provides affordable financing and comprehensive technical assistance to nonprofit and for-profit organizations situated in economically-distressed and traditionally underserved communities. Its lending activities are designed to strengthen the capacity of faith-based and community organizations, community development corporations, small businesses, and large-scale development projects. The firm works closely with community-based partners to develop and operate financing programs that address capital gaps within local markets and seeks to obtain funding commitments from local financial institutions to serve local needs. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Birmingham Zoo, Inc. operates zoos. Its wildlife also includes sea lions, rhinos, and endangered species form six continents. The company was founded in April 02, 1955 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Alabama Hospital Association is an organization that operates HOSPAC, a political action committee that is a crucial part of the Association's advocacy efforts. The private company is based in Montgomery, AL. The Association provides hospital-specific quality reports and information to patients and families to help make their stay productive and healing. Through the AlaHA Training Center HeartLink, hospitals can teach American Heart Association-approved basic and/or advanced adult and. The AlaHA Solutions Group connects member hospitals with strategic partners that offer products and services needed to respond to challenges.

The Hawthorn Group LC operates as an international public affairs firm. The firm helps to solve communications problems - public policy, media, crisis, customer, community, financial and employee-for corporations, associations and non-profit organizations. The company was founded by John Ashford in 1992 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

TechBirmingham is an organization that serves as the voice of technology for the region. The company is based in Birmingham, AL. The company provides directories and aim to provide resources, support, and professional networking in a safe and affirming environment for LGBTQ members of central Alabama's tech community through their Tech Equals® initiative. The organization also spearheads larger community efforts around the issues that most impact the tech industry. The company was founded by James Wesley Childs. The CEO is Deon Gordon.

Innovation Depot Inc (Innovation Depot) is a venture capital firm founded in 1987. The firm is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

Birmingham Business Alliance operates as economic development organization. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

National Business & Disability Council at The Viscardi Center is a resource for fortune 1000 companies and government employers promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities into the workplace, marketplace and accessible technologies. Its services include employment, information and communication technology and marketing. The company is headquartered in Albertson, NY.

The Red Gate Group, Ltd. provides operational supports and training services. It offers intelligence analysis, strategic planning, policy development, operational design and technology integration services. The company was founded by Ernie Benner, Wade Jost and Thomas J. Iak in 2006 and is headquartered in Chantilly, VA.

Children's of Alabama specializes in medical care for ill and injured children. The firm provides care for youngsters from every county in Alabama, 42 other states and seven foreign countries last year. It offers inpatient and outpatient services across its Russell Campus on Birmingham’s historic Southside with additional specialty services. The company was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Oakworth Capital Bank provides commercial banking, wealth management and private banking services to businesses, families and individuals. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Thayer Leader Development Group, Inc. provides leadership development. It offers leaders training leaders, experiential emphasis, contextual learning, and character development. The company was founded by Frederic W. Malek, William F. Murdy, Timothy C. Tyson, Rick Minicozzi, and Daniel Rice on May 3, 2010 and is headquartered in West Point, NY.

Alabama Capital Network is a community economic development organization that connects entrepreneurs with accredited investors. The private company is based in Birmingham, AL.