Robert F. Hinman

Sculptz, Inc. (formerly HCI DIRECT) is engaged in the direct mail and Internet marketing, manufacturing and distribution of hosiery products to consumers throughout North America and the United Kingdom. The company has also expanded its operations into France, Germany and most recently, Japan. The company markets primarily women's sheer hosiery through a continuous product shipment or continuity program. Sculptz, Inc.'s continuity program involves promoting to customers a free offer or a specially priced introductory hosiery offer, the acceptance of which enrolls customers in the program and results in additional shipments of hose on a regular and continuous basis upon payment of a prior shipment.

Alliance Bank & Trust Co. offers a wide range of banking services for individuals and small to medium sized businesses. Its loan portfolio comprises commercial and industrial, real estate mortgage and construction and consumer loans. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Gastonia, NC.

The North Carolina Medical Society is a non-profit company based in Raleigh, NC. North Carolina Medical Society unites, serves, and represents physicians and their healthcare teams to enhance the health of North Carolinians. The CEO of the company is Bob Seligson.

Forsite Development, Inc. provides real estate development services. The private company is based in Charlotte, NC and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded in 2004 by Tom McKittrick, who has been the CEO since 2004.

Part of Sculptz, Inc., US Textile Corp. is a company that manufactures textile goods. The company is based in Lancaster, SC. The company was founded by Hans L. Lengers.

Big Sky Associates, Inc. provides in operations improvement services. It specializes in security, suitability, and insider threat. The firm also offers data analysis tools, insider threat program development, and project management. The company was founded by John Dillard, Monoj Malhotra and Hanno Ekdahl in 2006 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce engages in providing economic growth and job creation services. The company is headquartered in Gastonia, NC.