Will Southcombe

Nuveen Investments, Inc. provides investment management and related services to retail and institutional investors. It offers investment management capabilities across a diversified set of asset classes and investment strategies through its investment management affiliates, including municipal bond, investment grade, global and high-yield bond, floating-rate bank loan, preferred securities, growth equity, value equity, global and international equity, equity income, core equity, equity index, quantitative and enhanced equity, asset allocation, balanced strategies, real asset and commodity. The company was founded by John Nuveen in 1898 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

E-LOAN, Inc. provides mortgage banking services. Its services include home refinance, home equity loans, home purchase loans, auto loans, savings and CD’s and debt consolidation. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Refresco Beverages US, Inc. produces and retails beverages include carbonated soft drinks, beverages, juices, juice-based products, bottled water, organic and energy beverages and iced teas. It serves grocery, mass merchandise, drugstore chains, wholesale and convenience store chains. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Opportunity International, Inc. operates as a non profit organization that provides small business loans, savings, insurance and training. It offers micro banking, agriculture finance, and education finance. The company was founded by Al Whittaker and David Bussau in 1971 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

LivingSocial, Inc. operates an online local marketplace platform. The firm’s products and programs include local, escapes, shop, events, coupons, and at home. It provides fun and leisure, kids activities, sightseeing and tours, sports and outdoors, tickets and events, beauty products and spas, and food and drinks. The company was founded by Aaron Batalion, Valeriy Aleksenko, Edward Pyle Frederick, and Timothy J. O'Shaughnessy in 2007 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

BXM Holdings, Inc. provides banking and financial services. The private company is based in Glenview, IL. Roberto R. Herencia has been the CEO of the company since 2010.

The Carlyle Group LP (Global Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in the year 1990 by William E. Conway, Jr. and Daniel A. D'Aniello. The firm is headquartered in Washington DC.

Operation HOPE, Inc. operates as non-profit organization that provides credit counseling, case management, economic education, loan preparation and outreach services to the community. The company was founded by John Hope Bryant in 1992 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Part of First BanCorp (Puerto Rico), FirstBank Puerto Rico is a state chartered commercial bank based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Puerto Rican company's main focus is providing commercial banking services. Aurelio Alemán-Bermúdez has been the CEO of the company since 1998.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Junior Achievement of Chicago engages in the provision of educational services. Its programs are funded by businesses and individuals and are designed to be taught in the classroom by business, parent, and community volunteers. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Part of Banner Corp., Banner Bank is a state chartered commercial bank. The company is based in Walla Walla, WA. Mark J. Grescovich has been the CEO of the company since 2010.

The Executives Club of Chicago operates as a premier membership organization and business forum. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL.

New America Alliance, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of services focusing on education, political empowerment, strategic, philanthropy, and public policy advocacy. The company was founded by Raul Yzaguirre and Henry Cisneros in 1999 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers religious and missionary services. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in United States. The company was founded in 1843.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA provides commercial banking services. It offers investment banking, merchant services, and institutional asset management services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association provides religious institutions services. The company was founded by Billy Graham in 1950 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Navy Pier, Inc. is a waterfront destination and one of the top attractions in the city. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. Visitors can enjoy events, dining, shopping, and more at Navy Pier.

Byline Bank provides banking services. Its personal services include checking, saving, credit cards loans and mortgages and promotions. The firm's business services include checking and savings, lending, equipment leasing and cash management. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Part of WPP Plc, New Media Co. Ltd. is a Thai company that provides internet and digital marketing services. The company is based in Bangkok, Thailand. The company was founded by Paul Srivorakul, John Srivorakul. New Media Co. was acquired by Edge Marketing Viet Nam Ltd., a SUB of WPP Plc from Digital Marketing Solutions Co., Ltd. on February 13, 2009.