Cathy OConnor

US Department of Energy Develops energy technologies for buildings, homes, transportation power systems and industry. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Brek Manufacturing Co. manufactures structural aircraft parts. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Gardena, GA.

Security Industry Association provides liaison between the security industry and the government. It also provides educational resources, training programs, government relations and member services. The company is headquartered in Silver Spring, MD.

Solar Turbines, Inc. manufactures industrial gas turbines. Its products are used for developing oil, natural gas and power generation projects. The company was founded on November 13, 1927 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. manufactures and markets chocolate products. Its products include chocolate bars, shakes, seasonal treats, baking chips, and cocoa powder. The company was founded by Domingo Ghirardelli in 1852 and is headquartered in San Leandro, CA

D'Addario & Co., Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets strings for musical instruments. The firm distributes strings for fretted and bowed musical instruments, drumheads, drum practice pads, guitar, and other woodwind accessories. Its products are sold under the proprietary brand names D'Addario, Evans Drumheads, Planet Waves, Rico, and HQ Percussion. The company was founded by John D'Addario, Sr., John D'Addario, and James D'Addario in 1973 and is headquartered in Farmingdale, NY.

DataMetrics Corp. designs, develops, and manufactures high-speed color printers. It manufactures ruggedized information technology equipment, including computers, printers, workstations, monitors and chassis and enclosures, which are designed to work in harsh environments and adverse conditions. The company was founded in October 1962 and is headquartered in Simi Valley, CA.

Thibiant International, Inc. provides hair care products which include conditioners, shampoos, and sprays. Its skin care products include after shave and aromatherapy products, baby oils, bubble bath products, cosmeceuticals, creams, lotions, mouthwash products, pharmaceuticals, pre-shave lotions, liquid soaps, and skin treatments. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Chatsworth, CA.

San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp. operates as a non-profit organization. It mobilizes business, government, and civic leaders to maximize the region’s economic prosperity and global competitiveness. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Anchor Audio, Inc. provides portable sound systems. Its products include portable, professional sound systems, public address sound systems, lecterns, wired intercom systems, wireless receivers and microphones. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

Formalloy Technologies, Inc. provides technological services. The company is headquartered in Spring Valley, CA.