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DTE Gas Co. engages in the purchase, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of natural gas. The firm also operates natural gas storage and transportation facilities. The company was founded on January 11, 1898 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Wendy's International LLC operates and franchises restaurants. It offers hamburger sandwiches, featuring filet of chicken breast sandwiches, chicken nuggets, French fries, baked potatoes, freshly prepared salads, soft drinks and frosty desserts. The company was founded by David R. Thomas on November 15, 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH.

TransDigm, Inc. designs and manufactures aircraft components. Its products include ignition systems, gear pumps, mechanical/electromechanical actuators, power conditioning devices, hold-open rods and locking devices, engineered connectors, and cockpit security devices. The company was founded by Douglas W. Peakcock and W. Nicholas Howley on September 27, 1993 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Force10 Networks, Inc. is a technology company, which engages in the provision of infrastructure solutions to build and secure intelligent services networks. The company was founded by Prabhat K. Dubey, Steve Sinclair, and Bruce Miller on September 30, 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Capella is the industry leader of wavelength selective switch (WSS) technology for use in reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADM) and optical cross connect (OXC) applications. Capella's intelligent subsystems provide the best performing wavelength management products on the market offering dynamic, remote reconfigurability with fully integrated optical channel monitoring (OCM), essential technology for next-generation ROADMs. Capella was founded in 2000. Privately held and located in San Jose, California, Capella has a seasoned management team with experience from leading telecom and technology companies. Additionally Capella has an extensive intellectual property portfolio with 27 patents issued and over 30 pending. The company has been funded by leading ventures funds including Formative Ventures, Levensohn Venture Partners, Lucas Venture Partners, Rustic Canyon Partners and Silicon Valley Bank.

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.

IPWireless, Inc. develops and delivers silicon, software, and network infrastructure wireless solutions. The company was founded by John D. Lockton, William J. Jones and Roger P Quayle in April 1999 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Polypore, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets polymer-based membranes used in separation and filtration processes. Its products are used in removal and separation of various materials from liquids with such materials ranging in size from microscopic to those visible to the human eye. Its membranes are used in various healthcare and industrial applications including hemodialysis, blood oxygenation, water filtration, degasification, and other applications. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC

DTE Biomass Energy, Inc. operates landfills. The firm also offers landfill assessment, wellfield operation and maintenance and beneficial project design. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

The Walker Art Center operates as an art museum in the country. It presents contemporary art by fostering the cross-pollination of the visual, performing, and media arts. The company was founded in 1879 by Thomas Barlow Walker and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

IGO Foamline Ltd. is a private company that manufactures polyurethane foam production plants. The company is based in Lawrenceville, NJ and has subsidiaries in Ukraine. The company was founded in 2006.

BestBuy.com LLC operates retail stores. It provides consumer electronics, home-office products, entertainment software, appliances, and related services. The company is headquartered in Richfield, MN

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan operates grant making foundations. It serves as a vehicle for donors, volunteers and community members to identify important issues, share ideas and build the financial resources to make a positive change. The company supports activities such as education, arts & culture, health, human services, community development and civic affairs

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. operates educational foundation for black community. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered Washington, DC.

Atlas Oil Co. distributes petroleum products and provides related services. Its products include diesel additives, lubricants, diesel exhaust fluid and equipment. The company was founded by Sam Simon in 1985 and is headquartered in Taylor, MI.

Inforum is a non-profit company that was created in 1962 as the women's economic club. The company is based in Detroit, MI and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers strategic networking, leadership and training opportunities, and educational research and advocacy to accelerate careers, boost talent initiatives for companies, and boost women's leadership contribution in the economy. The CEO of the company is Terry A. Barclay.

Invest Detroit operates as a community development financial institution. It offers finance to predevelopment, emerging business, high growth companies, business and equipment and neighborhood retail. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.