Steven D. Spiess

Applebee's International, Inc. develops franchises and operates restaurants. The firm provides food and beverage products which include traditional favorites and signature dishes. It also offers beer, wine, liquor, and specialty drinks. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Glendale, CA.

Georgia-Pacific LLC manufactures tissue, pulp, paper, packaging, building products and related chemicals. It offers hygienic dispensing systems, towels, tissues, soaps, air fresheners, wipers, cups, cutlery, and napkins. The firm's household brands include Brawny paper towels, Quilted Northern bath tissue and Dixie cups and tableware. The company was founded by Owen R. Cheatham in 1927 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. provides insurance and financial services. It offers insurance and protection, investing and retirement, banking and borrowing, life events and planning, claims, pay a bill, and business coverage advisor. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Playboy Enterprises, Inc. operates as a media and lifestyle company. The firm publishes Playboy magazine for men that focus primarily on photography, entertainment, humor, and cartoons as well as articles on current issues and trends. The company was founded by Hugh Marston Hefner in 1953 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Bankers Trust Co. is an asset management headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1917 and is a subsidiary of BTC Financial Corp. The firm serves as a trusted partner for individuals’ comprehensive financial planning, trust and fiduciary needs.

Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc. owns and prepares programs for adult television networks. The firm develops, produces, acquires & distributes various feature films, magazine-format shows, reality-based & dramatic series, documentaries, live events, and portable pod cast entertainment under Playboy & Spice brand names. The company was founded on November 30, 1989 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA

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.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

Intermountain Health Care, Inc. provides healthcare services. It focuses in kidney care, plastic surgery, tele-health services, urology, paediatrics, pharmacy services, heart care, and imaging services. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

Vinson & Elkins LLP provides legal services. It maintains civil practice, covering areas such as litigation, public policy, transaction, and energy law. The firm serves the clients including companies from the aviation, energy, financial services, health care, and technology industries. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Americans for the Arts is a non-profit organization that advocates for the advancement of the arts and arts education in the United States. Americans for the Arts is based in Washington and serves, advances, and leads the network of organizations and individuals who cultivate, promote, sustain, and support the arts in the country. The organization has been serving for over 60 years and is dedicated to representing and serving local communities, creating opportunities for everyone to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts. The CEO of the American company is Nolen V. Bivens.

The Business Roundtable advocates public policies that ensure economic growth. It considers public policy issues which contains groups like the construction users anti-inflation roundtable, a group devoted to containing construction costs; and the labor law study committee, made up of labor relations executives of major companies. The Business Roundtable was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Business Council operates as an organization of business leaders. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Casters Holdings, Inc. engages in the development of a cannabis marketing platform. It offers custom insights, audience targeting, campaign planning, campaign management, measurement and reporting, and advisory services. The company was founded by Erik Shani, Aristotle Loumis, Michael Chock, Brant Skoda, and Chad Bronstein in 2019 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

HatchBeauty Agency LLC manufactures and retails cosmetic, skincare, and hair care and fragrance brands. The firm also offers strategic planning, concepts, creative services, packaging design, photographic services, product development, and formulation and fulfillment for cosmetic, skincare, hair care, and fragrance and beauty accessories. The company was founded by Tracy Holland and Ben Bennett in 2008 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

The Chicago Network provides a forum to support and counsel for member careers and to raise awareness of professional, political and social issues faced by women. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Springboard Enterprises, Inc. is a leading network of industry experts, investors, and innovators dedicated to building companies at scale led by women who are transforming industries in technology, life sciences, and healthcare. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. Since 2000, over 890+ Springboard portfolio companies seeking investment and human capital for product development and expansion have created over $39.10b in value. With 225 exits to strategic acquirers, 27 IPOs, and 10 unicorns, Springboard entrepreneurs are transforming industries. The American company's mission is to accelerate the growth of women-led entrepreneurial companies through access to essential resources and a community of experts. Springboard is a network of entrepreneurs, investors, and advisors accelerating the success of women entrepreneurs in technology and life sciences. The company was founded by Kay Koplovitz, Amy Millman. Natalie Buford-Young has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

The Paley Center for Media is a non-profit organization that leads discussions about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms. The non-profit company is based in Beverly Hills, CA. The center draws upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the media community to provide respected programming. The Paley Archive, containing over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements, is accessible to the public. The center also serves as a neutral setting for media professionals to engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Maureen J. Reidy has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

Rush University Medical Center engages in the provision of health care services. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

R.D. Offutt Co. produces potatoes. . The company was founded by Ron Offutt and is headquartered in Fargo, ND.

Milliken & Co., Inc. provides chemical, floor covering and performance materials. Its products include carpet cleaner recall, chemicals, protective fabrics, industrial and specialty textiles and composites. The company was founded by Seth Milliken and William Deering in 1865 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC.

Edge Beauty, Inc. distributes and supplies perfumes. The company is headquartered in Edgewood, NY.

BTC Financial Corp. operates as a bank holding company. It provides private banking, trust, asset management and retirement plan services. The firm also offers family residential mortgages, business, construction & land development and commercial real estate loans. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

United Way of Central Iowa provides educational and health services. The firm convenes and unites action in three areas: education, income and health. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

Ruan Transportation Management Systems, Inc. provides contract carriage, logistics management and bulk transportation services for customers across the United States. It also provides supply chain solutions. The company serves the retail, manufacturing, grocery, bulk earth products, bulk food grade, metals, food processing, waste, chemicals, medical supplies, and dairy industries. The firm was founded by John Ruan in 1932 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Bankers Trust & Co. is a company that provides trust services. The company is based in New York, NY.

The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce offers a Chamber Welcome Series to help members make the most of their membership. The Chamber is based in Denver, CO and is a leading business voice in the area. Members can participate in an in-depth look at the Chamber's offerings alongside a cohort of other members. The Chamber also hosts a quarterly All-Programs Mixer, a happy hour event for members in one or more of the Chamber's engagement programs.