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The Central Florida Commission on Homelessness involves in eradicating homelessness in Central Florida. The firm coordinates with non-profits, faith-based institutions, philanthropic initiatives, businesses, and other charitable and community organizations to positively impact homelessness in the Orange, Osceola, and Seminole tri-county region. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Central Florida YMCA, Inc. offers water safety and prevention programs. The firm focuses on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Its programs include drowning prevention, infant-parent classes, and preschool classes. The company was founded in 1855 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

The Orlando Economic Development Commission provides economic development services. It offers confidential project management assistance, site selection assistance, in-depth market data, connections, financial and entrepreneurial resources, workforce recruitment and training, permitting and scouting film assistance and commercial productions services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando, Inc. operates as non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of leadership and support to economic development of the Hispanic business community. It offers business networking, exposure and recognition, and development opportunities. The company was founded on February 1, 1993 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Visit Orlando operates as a tourism sales and marketing organization. It serves Leisure, travel and tourism industries. The company was founded in July 1984 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

United Arts of Central Florida, Inc. is a non profit organization which engages in the provision of support for arts, sciences and history in Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. It raises and distributes funds, and provides management, administrative, and advisory services. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Maitland, FL.

Prospanica works to prepare Hispanics for leadership positions throughout the U.S. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

1858 Capital Partners LLC is a boutique M&A advisory firm that specializes in mergers and acquisitions and principal investments. The private company is based in Winter Park, FL, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company has a focus on the middle market and utilizes its network, internal resources, and the latest technology to attain successful transactions. Unlike traditional investment banks, 1858 was formed with a community banking model in mind. The 1858 team is very selective regarding engagements and looks to limit the number of engagements taken on at any one time so maximum client interfacing is achieved. The company was founded in 2022 by Jay Chaudhari, Michael Skat, Michael Ward, Michael A. Okaty.

Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando, Inc. is a non-profit human service agency for people of all ages and all walks of life, regardless of race or religion. The company is a central source of help to individuals and families, strengthening lives through its mission of assisting people to meet the unique challenges of daily life. It offers the community a vast array of services and programs that spans across all segments of their lives, including feed the hungry, guide those in trouble and improve lives. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Winter Park, FL.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. designs, manufactures and services of military and commercial helicopters. It offers light turbine, piston helicopters, fixed-wing and twin turboprop aircraft and spare parts. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Stratford, CT.

Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems LLC manufactures gyro stabilized optical surveillance systems. It provides its services for ground, maritime, fixed-site and airborne applications. The firm offers ruggedized gyrocam optical sensor systems in 9-inch and 15-inch classes and its lab certified, field tested and battle proven products fulfills the requirements of all military branches. The company is headquartered in Sarasota, FL.

Lockheed Martin UK Ltd. designs, develops, manufactures, and integrates traffic management systems. The firm offers combined arms tactical trainers, counter battery radars, submarines and missile systems for attack helicopters. The company was founded in July 1999 and headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Orange County Partnership operates as an economic development agency. The firm works with commercial real estate brokers, developers, site selection firms and regional and statewide economic development agencies to find the locations for corporate attractions and expansions. The company is headquartered in Goshen, NY.

The Public Relations Society of America operates as a professional organization. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.

Career Partners International LLC provides human resources consulting services. It also provides career management services in career transition, coaching and organizational development consulting. The company has 175 offices in 43 countries throughout the U.S. and Canada, as well as in South America, and in Asia. It was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC.

Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce is a collection of organizations, leaders and staff focused on ensuring to meet the goals of business while enhancing broader community. The company is headquartered in Heathrow, FL.

Gilbane Building Co. provides construction management services. It specializes in building site selection, programming and construction through transition, planning and management. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Providence, RI.

Allstate Insurance Co. provides insurance and financial services. It offers property, liability, life, reinsurance and commercial insurance services. The firm's clients include individuals, institutions and commercial organizations. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland.

Stone Arch Capital LLC (Stone Arch Capital) is a private equity firm is founded in 2003 by Peter Grant, Charles Lannin and Clayton Miller. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Northern Lakes Capital LLC (Northern Lakes Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2021. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Vistria Group LP (The Vistria Group) is an private equity firm founded in 2013 by Kip Kirkpatrick, Marty H. Nesbitt, and Phil A. Alphonse. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Part of Association for Corporate Growth, Inc., ACG New York, Inc. operates premier association. The company is based in Fairfield, CT.

Entrepreneurs in Action Inc (Entrepreneurs in Action) is a venture capital firm founded in 2004. The firm is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

CMF Associates LLC provides financial advice. Its services include financial consulting, operational consulting and dfeal oriination. The company was founded by Thomas Bonney in 2001 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Bookend Capital Partners LLC (Bookend Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2015 by Alexander Steve Panos. The firm is headquartered in New York.

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities & Colleges is an organization that aims to empower higher education boards to govern with confidence. The AGB is based in Washington. The American company provides resources that give important background for higher education boards. The AGB Principles of Trusteeship outline attitudes and actions board members should embody to become highly effective board members. The organization emphasizes the importance of protecting academic freedom and freedom of speech, which are core values in higher education. The business model of higher education is also discussed, as colleges and universities traditionally charged less than the full cost of educating students because they made up the difference through government support and other revenue streams. Henry Stoever has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2019.

Next IT Corp. provides software services. The company was founded by Fred Brown in 2002 and is headquartered in Spokane Valley, WA.