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Potomac Electric Power Co. engages in purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity. It also engages in transmission and distribution of electricity to retail customers. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Universal Furniture International, Inc. manufactures furniture and home furnishings. It offers complete bedroom, dining room and occasional products plus entertainment centers, wall units and home office selections. The company is headquartered in High Point, NC.

Genencor International, Inc. develops and manufactures enzyme product solutions for industrial, agricultural and health care markets. It finds genes and alters their proteins for use in cleaning, textile, health care, food and animal feed products using gene discovery, molecular evolution, functional genomics and immunology techniques. The company also develops solutions for the biofuels, biodefense and biosafety industries. Genencor International was founded in 1982 and is located in Rochester, NY.

OVP Venture Partners (OVP) is a venture capital firm founded in 1983. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Dieterich & Associates is a private company that provides legal services. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company was founded by Christopher H. Dieterich.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Mars, Inc. engages in the production of confectionery and animal food products. Its brands include M&M?s, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Dove, Pedigree, Whiskas, Extra, Skittles, Uncle Ben's, and Cocoavia. The company was founded by Franklin Clarence Mars in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

West Financial Services, Inc. (WFS) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in McLean, Virginia. The firm was founded in 1982 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sandy Spring Bank, which is owned by Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SASR). WFS provides investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations and other business entities.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

zuChem, Inc. manufactures and supplies glycochemicals for the pharmaceutical, food and related industries. Its products include natural polyols, rare sugars and carbohydrates. Its glycochemicals are key components of many drugs and drug candidates as well as many specialty food ingredients. The company was founded by David C. Demirjian in 2001 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Rockingham Group, Inc. provides insurance services. Its insurance products include farm liability, livestock and multi-policy insurance. The firm also offers commercial automobile coverage, life and health insurance and workers compensation policies through other insurance companies. It provide insurance services through local agent offices in communities throughout Pennsylvania and Virginia. The company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in Harrisonburg, VA.

CCS, Inc. designs technology solutions. The firm offers industrial and commercial computing solutions. The company was founded by Priscilla Fleshman and Ted Fleshman in 1981 and is headquartered in Vienna, VA.

Embark Healthcare (Embark Healthcare) is a ventures capital firm founded in 2001 by David M Geliebter. The firm is headquartered in New York.

AFCEA International is engaged in the provision of information technology, communications, and electronics services to military and government industry. The firm offers leadership, engagement, and networking opportunities. It focuses on cyber, command, control, communications, computers and intelligence to address national and international security challenges. The company was founded in May 1946 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA.

Holtec International, Inc. manufactures and supplies power distribution equipment. Its products and services include decommissioning, nuclear fuel, waste management, heat transfer equipment and services, state-of-the-art manufacturing, engineering and consulting services, Innovative Technologies. It manufactures equipment and systems for nuclear, solar, geothermal and fossil power generation sectors of the energy industry. The company was founded by Krishna P. Singh in 1986 and is headquartered in Marlton, NJ.

The Military Officers Association of America is an organization that aims to preserve war stories and ensure that veterans receive the benefits they have earned. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA. The company's staff is dedicated to serving veterans and providing them with the information they need.

Part of TransDigm Group, Inc., Gould, Inc. is an American company that manufactures electronic components. The company is based in SC.

Genesis Corp. provides consulting services to financial institutions. Its specialty areas include commercial, consumer, investment and specialty banking. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Weston, MA.

Ritchie-Curbow Construction Co., Inc. provides construction services. It builds office complexes, sports complexes, parking decks, hotels, churches and many other commercial and industrial facilities in community. The company was founded by Joseph C. Ritchie Jr. and Gary D. Curbow in 1973 and is headquartered in Newport News, VA.

The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, Inc. provides treatment for spinal cord and brain injuries. The company was founded by Nicholas A. Buoniconti and Barth A. Green in 1992 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Northwest Geophysical Associates, Inc. offers geophysical services to geotechnical, environmental and groundwater services. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Beaverton, OR.

Rockingham Casualty Co. provides investment advisory services. Its International property package covers auto, property, and personal liability. The company is headquartered in Harrisonburg, VA.

The National Science Foundation supports fundamental science and engineering researches. It offers services to people in all scientific and engineering disciplines. The firm focuses on the promotion and progress of science to advance the national health, prosperity and welfare. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

JB&A, Inc. provides strategic planning, programming, budgeting, manpower, analytical and support services. It offers strategic planning architectures, organizational analysis and force structure management, resource management programs, automated decision support system, application design and tutorial training for planning, programming and budgeting processes. The company was founded by James V. Benvenuto in July 1988 and is headquartered in Falls Church, VA.

Eleison Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the acquisition, development and commercialization of clinical stage drug candidates for orphan oncology indications. Its portfolio of drug candidates consists of glufosfamide, inhaled lipid-complexed cisplatin (ILC) and dibromodulcitol (DBD). The company was founded by Edwin J. Thomas on October 14, 2009 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ.