Carrie Walsh

HALO Maritime Defense Systems, Inc. provides engineering services. Its products include HALO system, Guardian Retractable Defensive Barrier system, Orion Retractable Defensive Barrier, and Sentinel Static Defensive Barrier. It specializes in the protection of naval bases, ports, nuclear power facilities, bridges, refineries, and other assets from terrorist attacks. The company was founded by Justin Bishop and Robert Gordon Bishop in 2000 and is headquartered in Newton, NH.

Zipcar, Inc. operates a car sharing network. It operates membership-based businesses in major metropolitan areas and college campuses in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The firm offers makes and models of self-service vehicles by the hour or day to residents and businesses looking for an alternative to the high costs and hassles of owning a car. The company was founded in January 2000 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Accordion Partners LLC provides investment banking services. The firm’s services include operational & technical accounting, strategic financial planning & analysis, transaction execution and performance improvement. The company was founded by Nicholas V. Leopard in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

El Pollo Loco, Inc. engages in the ownership and management of restaurant chains. It specializes in fire-grilling citrus-marinated chicken. The company was founded by Pancho Ochoa in 1975 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA.

Avis Rent A Car System LLC operate general-use car rental brand. It offers members counter-bypass services and rewards; and a program for drivers that provide safety information, vehicle operating guides, weather-fax updates, and city guides. The firm has regions in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America and the Caribbean region. It was founded in 1946 and is located in Parsippany, NJ

Budget Rent a Car Nederland provides rental car services. The firm offers self drive and chauffeur driven car rental options. The company is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. provides vehicle rental services. It owns and operates car rental brands in the US, Canada, Latin America, Caribbean, Australia, and New Zealand. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure conducts research for breast cancer treatment. It is an non-profit organization engages in breast cancer cure research and fund raising activities. The company was founded by Nancy Goodman Brinker in 1982 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Home Franchise Concepts LLC operates as home service franchisor. Its brands include Budget Blinds, Tailored Living, and Concrete Craft. The company was founded by Chad Hallock, Todd Jackson, Brent Hallock, Tony Forbes, John Kostro, Dan Lightner, and David Lewis in 1992 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

OCTANe connects people and ideas with capital and resources for technology growth in Orange County. It stimulates technology job growth and wealth creation; helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful businesses; helps companies connect with funding and growth resources; helps senior executives access intelligence, new technologies, and talent; helps develop technology business leaders; and creates a forum for technology company leaders to have an impact on the future. The company offers LaunchPad, a pro-bono accelerator for startup companies in the technology, life science, and clean tech industries. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA.

Budget Rent A Car Ltd. provides car rental services. The company was founded by Bob Ansett and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

Montway, Inc. delivers cars for individuals, auto dealership, auction houses, manufacturers, and corporate customers. It offers shipping services which include, enclosed transport, door to door transport, expedited shipment, exotic car transport, active-duty military, and snowbird car shipping. The company was founded by Mike Mihailov and Galya S. in 2006 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Allergan Aesthetics engages in the development, manufacture, and market of drugs and medical devices. The company is headquartered in Madison, NJ.