Troy McConnell

Hanson Ltd. supplies and distributes building materials to the construction industry. It produce aggregates, ready-mixed and precast concrete, asphalt, cement and cement-related materials, bricks and a range of building products. The firm is split into five business lines which include Hanson aggregates, Hanson concrete, Hanson asphalt and contracting, Hanson cement and Hanson building products. Hanson aggregates produces and distributes crushed rock, sand and gravel from a network of quarries, depots and wharves; Hanson concrete is the supplier of ready-mixed concrete; Hanson asphalt and contracting brings together management of asphalt production sites and a national road surfacing and infrastructure contracting business; Hanson cement is a manufacturer of Portland cement, both in bulk and in bags, and produces regen; and Hanson building products is one of the producers of clay bricks and also makes thermalite and aggregate blocks. The company was founded by James Edward Hanson and Gordon White in 1964 and is headquartered in Maidenhead, the United Kingdom.

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. manufactures and markets cigarettes and tobacco products. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. manufactures and markets tobacco products. The firm has tobacco-sheet manufacturing operations and a research-and-development facility in Winston-Salem. Its brands include Camel, Kool, Pall Mall, Winston, Doral, Barclay, Lucky Strike, and Monarch. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

Otothera Corp. manufactures therapeutic devices for the management and treatment of tinnitus. It offers hearing aid-like devices and non-wearable devices such as table-top sound machines and whirring fan. The company was founded in 2005 and is located in Winston-Salem, 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.

Noble Investment Group LLC is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 1993 by Mitesh B. Shah. Noble Investment Group LLC is headquartered in Atlanta.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Active Media Services, Inc. provides marketing and business solutions. Its products include media, retail marketing, travel and hospitality, freight and logistics, displays and lighting solutions, sponsorships, and client-directed trading. The company was founded by Alan S. Elkin and Arthur Wagner in 1984 and is headquartered in Pearl River, NY.

Clayton Associates LLC (Clayton Associates) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Stuart C. McWhorter and R. Clayton McWhorter. The firm is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee.

The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America provides information on how businesses can adapt their workforce development and management strategies to deal with the changing labor market. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America is the world's largest business organization, advocating, connecting, informing, and fighting for business growth and success. The American company was founded by Michael Scown, and Suzanne P. Clark has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Rex Healthcare, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit health care system. It provides new services and construction of new facilities. Its facilities include an acute care hospital, five wellness centers, two skilled nursing facilities focusing on rehabilitation and long-term nursing care, urgent care centers, wound healing, emergency care and dedicated centers for cancer, heart and vascular, women’s care, surgical services such as bariatric and heartburn, orthopedic, neurology, pain management, and sleep disorders. The company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Hanson Aggregates Southeast LLC supplies concrete mix and other building materials. It provides gravel mix used for wholesale aggregate roads and landscapes. The firm also offers asphalt, bituminous derivatives, manhole frames with covers, pitch, gilsonite, and cutback products. The company was founded in March 17, 2009 and is headquartered in Morrisville, NC.

British American Tobacco Japan Ltd. manufactures and distributes cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco products. It imports 43 types of cigarettes and 30 types of other tobacco products. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan

LQ Management LLC owns, operates, and franchises hotels. The company offers guest rooms and suites. It operates in the Canada, Mexico and U. S under the brand names La Quinta Inn and La Quinta Inns & Suites. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

American Association for Physician Leadership, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides leadership education, management training, and career development for physicians. The company was founded by Roger Schenke in 1975 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

The North Carolina Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a Chamber of Commerce. The non-profit company is based in Raleigh, NC. The CEO of the company is S. Lewis Ebert.

The United Way of Forsyth County, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization that promotes education, financial stability, health, basic needs, and place matters. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

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.

Research Triangle Foundation is located in the Research Triangle Park (RTP), which is the largest research park in the United States. The RTP is located in Raleigh, NC, which was historically a southern economy dependent on tobacco, textiles, and furniture manufacturing. The park houses hundreds of companies, including science and technology firms, government agencies, academic institutions, startups, and nonprofits. The foundation offers meeting and office spaces, educational opportunities, and networking events. However, the area has since become a hub for innovation and technology, attracting a highly educated workforce.

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association is a non profit organization which advocates for the aggregates industry. It advances public policies that protect and expand the safe, environmentally responsible use of aggregates that build America’s infrastructure and economy. The company is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

American Road & Transportation Builders Association is an association that focuses on growing transportation infrastructure. The private company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Dave Bauer.

Woodward Academy is a school that brings together students from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. The school has campuses in both Atlanta and Johns Creek, Georgia, and offers education from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade.

Kucera is developing a pipeline of drugs that have improved efficacy and potentially improved toxicity profiles by taking advantage of the unique biological and chemical properties of its proprietary small molecule platform. Kucera has small molecules which act alone as therapeutic agents. Kucera's unique proprietary molecules can also be chemically conjugated to other small molecule drugs creating a series of carrier prodrugs. Both the prodrugs and small molecules will be classified as new chemical entities (NCEs) and will benefit from a new or an extended patent on the existing small molecule. Kucera's headquarters is in the Piedmont Triad Research Park, Winston-Salem, N.C. Kucera Pharmaceutical Co. The company was founded on June 14, 2001 and is headquartered in Winston Salem, NC.

Part of British American Tobacco plc, British American Tobacco Chile SA is a Chilean company that manufactures and markets cigarettes and tobacco products.

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center operates as a medical center. It provides volunteer services such as application process, adult volunteers, college student volunteer program and summer volunteer program. The company was founded in 1834 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

Dioko Ventures (Dioko Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Clayton Associates Holdings LLC. The firm is headquartered in Winston-Salem, North California.

NF III - A Portfolio LLC provides commercial real estate services. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Nvolve, Inc. engages in the provision of healthcare services. It develops a medical management system that enables the user to know when and how much medication the patient has to take. It caters to individuals and hospitals. It products include minders, medboxes, and monitoring systems. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

re—inc provides apparel and accessories. The company was founded by Megan Rapinoe, Christen Press, Tobin Heath, and Meghan Klingenberg and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA.