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Part of Specialty Brands Holdings LLC, The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc. operates and manages restaurants. The company is based in Medford, MA. The company was founded in 1977 by Alan N. Stillman. The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group was acquired by Danu Investment Partners Ltd. on March 21, 2016.

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 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.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Founded in 1991, the Freedom Forum, Inc. is a non-partisan foundation dedicated to free press, free speech and free spirit for all people. The foundation focuses on three main priorities: the Newseum, First Amendment freedoms and newsroom diversity. They are located in Washington, DC.

Weston Solutions, Inc. provides environmental management services. The firm offers environmental investigation and remediation, solid, hazardous, radiological waste management, emergency planning and response, water quality, munitions response, air quality, fuels system optimization and classified services. The company was founded by Roy F. Weston in 1957 and is headquartered in West Chester, PA.

The RAND Corp. engages in conducting research and analysis to improve policy and decision-making. Its services include benchmarking, case study analysis, cost analysis, economic analysis, modeling, simulation, and optimization, performance measurement and measurement development, policy analysis, program evaluation, risk assessment and analysis, strategic planning, survey research, and technology assessment and development. The company was founded on May 14, 1948 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. provides services for children with developmental concerns mild to severe. Its services include patient care, research initiatives, special education, professional training, and community initiatives. The firm specializes in autism spectrum disorders, behavior disorders, brain injury, cerebral palsy, communication disorders, down syndrome, and sleep disorders. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

The Urban Institute is a nonprofit organization that conducts research and offers evidence-based solutions to improve social and economic policies. The non-profit company is based in Washington and was founded in 1968 by Lyndon Baines Johnson. The American company's objective research helps expand opportunities for all, reduce hardship among the most vulnerable, and strengthen the effectiveness of the public sector. The company studies how family and individual well-being is shaped by economic, social, and demographic trends, and how policies and programs can improve economic security, human capital, family stability, and child development.

Public Radio International, Inc. operates and broadcasts radio programs. It offers its services through radio stations, pod casts, Websites, and mobile phones. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The Federal City Council operates a membership-based organization that aims to advance civic life. The non-profit company is based in Washington. Anthony A. Williams has been the CEO of the American company since 2012.

Families & Work Institute operates as a nonprofit research-to-action institute. It provides research about changing workplace, changing family, and changing community. The company was founded by Ellen Galinsky and Dana Friedman in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

America's Promise Alliance operates collaborative network that facilitates volunteer action for children and youth. Its partners are corporations, nonprofit service organizations, foundations, policymakers and advocacy organizations. The company was founded by Colin L. Powell and Ray G. Chambers in 1997 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Institute of Corporate Directors is a not-for-profit, member-based association that serves as a resource and voice for directors and boards. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. The ICD provides thought leadership through various publications and is a unified voice for directors. The Canadian company was founded by Brian J. Gibson, and Rahul K. Bhardwaj has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

The Calgary Stampede is a not-for-profit community organization that preserves and celebrates western heritage, cultures and community spirit. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

University Technologies International, Inc. offers commercialization services. It offers programs such as 321 sales academy, startup primer, and accelerator programs. The firm’s services include CEO roundtable, venture mentoring service of Alberta, intellectual property management, and funding support. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

The Calgary Foundation facilitates collaborative philanthropy by making connections between donors and community organizations for the long-term benefit. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

Calgary Committee to End Homelessness provides services to homeless people. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

The Canadian Tourism Commission operates as a national tourism marketing organization that promotes tourism in Canada. Its programs include millennial travel and signature experiences. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

National League of Cities is an organization that brings together over 2,725 trusted member cities across the United States. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization is focused on improving the cities, towns, and villages through the leadership of city, town, and village leaders. The American company provides the latest articles and resources to stay informed about current hot topics such as COVID-19, race & equity, and intergovernmental relations. The Congressional City Conference (CCC) is an event that provides local leaders with the tools and connections to help build a brighter future for our nation’s cities, towns, and villages. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is also a topic of interest for the organization. Clarence E. Anthony has been the CEO of the company since 1999.

The Center on Budget & Policy Priorities operates as a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization and policy institute that conducts research and analysis on a range of government policies and programs. The company was founded by Robert Greenstein in 1981 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

National Geographic Society Education Foundation 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 is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Howard Hughes Corp. engages in the development and management of commercial, residential, and mixed-use real estate. It operates through the following segments: Operating Assets, Master Planned Communities, Seaport District, and Strategic Developments. The Operating Assets segment consists of retail, office, hospitality, and multi-family properties along with other real estate investments. The Master Planned Communities segment focuses on the development and sale of land in large-scale, long-term community development projects in and around Las Vegas, Nevada, Houston, Texas, and Columbia, Maryland. The Seaport District operates approximately 453,000 square feet of restaurant, retail, and entertainment properties situated in three primary locations in New York, New York: Pier 17, Historic Area/Uplands, and Tin Building. The Strategic Developments segment is involved in other real estate assets in the form of entitled and unentitled land and residential condominium developments. The company was founded in July 2010 and is headquartered in Woodlands, TX.

Citadel Group of Funds provides investment services. The private company is based in Calgary, Canada.

Washington DC Police Foundation supports the metropolitan police department. It brings together business, professional, civic and nonprofit organizations and individual citizens to promote public safety by providing financial and in-kind resources to the Chief of Police and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The firm also supports efforts and focus on vulnerable children and neighborhoods with pro-active preemptive programs working hand-in-hand with the community. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Calgary Economic Development provides economic development through attraction of business investments, trades, and increasing workforce. It offers business abroad, trade missions, and workforce management. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.