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Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers, Inc. develops standards for cable telecommunications systems. The company is headquartered in Exton, PA.

Lawrence & Memorial is a not-for-profit, general, acute care, private hospital that has been serving Connecticut region since 1912. They are licensed for 280 beds and provide patient care to medical, surgical, pediatric, rehab, psychiatric and obstetrical patients. Their staff has more than 2,400 highly skilled professional, technical and support personnel representing virtually every diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative specialty. Specialty areas include critical care, the region's only inpatient rehab unit and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, CT scanning and magnetic resonance imaging, interventional radiology, nationally recognized cardiac rehabilitation program which supports acute and step-down coronary care units caring for people who have had heart attacks, sleep center- located at Hilton Garden Inn, Groton and Employee Assistance Program Their primary service area includes 10 towns along the Connecticut shoreline between Rhode Island and the Connecticut River and as far inland as Montville. The hospital is an important health care provider for the residents of Fishers Island, New York, the area known as Washington County, Rhode Island, and other parts of eastern Connecticut. Their total service area population is approximately 180,000 people, expanding to 250,000 in the summer.

Chelsea Groton Bank operates as a state chartered savings bank. The firm provides personal banking, business banking and investment services. The company is headquartered in Groton, CT.

Waterford Group LLC provides investment services in the hospitality and gaming sector. The firm offers hotel management, asset management, development and gaming services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Waterford, CT.

L+M Healthcare operates as a general and acute care hospital. Its services encompass cardiac, maternity and cancer care, emergency and occupational healthcare. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in New London, CT.

Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) is a nonpartisan organization that aims to create women leaders who transform the cable media industry. The non-profit company is based in Chantilly, VA. The company achieves this by providing professional development programs, commissioning original gender research, and supporting a B2B network that helps advance women. WICT has partnered with media and technology companies for over 40 years to build a more robust pipeline of women leaders. The company was founded in 1979 by Patricia L. McCaskill. Maria E. Brennan has been the CEO of the company since 2009.

Waterford Gaming LLC engages in the development of gaming properties. It provides development services including programming, designing and construction, and equipping of project. The company was founded in September 1996 and is headquartered in Waterford, CT.

The International African American Museum is a research center that helps individuals reconnect with their family history and ancestors. The non-profit company is based in Charleston, SC. The museum tells the stories of the African American experience across generations, documenting the journey that began in Africa centuries ago and continues today. The museum invites individuals of all creeds and spiritualities to join their journey at this sacred site. The company was founded by Michael Boulware Moore. Tonya Matthews has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

The James Beard Foundation is a non-profit organization that celebrates and supports the people behind America's food culture. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. Established over 30 years ago, the foundation is committed to supporting a resilient and flourishing industry that honors its diverse communities. The foundation amplifies new voices, celebrates those leading the way, and supports those on the path to do so, to create a more equitable and sustainable future. The foundation brings its mission to life through the annual awards, industry and community-focused programs, advocacy, partnerships, and events across the country. The CEO of the company is Clare Reichenbach.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City, Inc. provides children facing adversity in New York City with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 mentoring relationships with adults that change its lives for the better, forever. The firm partners with families, volunteers, organizations and the community to inspire positive change in all. The company was founded on December 3, 1904 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Greater Hartford Arts Council, Inc. is a non profit organization that provides leadership for the financial success and organizational stability of the arts, heritage and cultural community of Connecticut’s capital region. It supports the growing non-profit arts and cultural sector with operating support grants to the five largest community institutions: the museum, the ballet, the opera, the symphony, and the theatre company. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Hartford, CT.

Liberty Bank engages in the provision of consumer and commercial banking services. It offers personal and business checking and savings accounts, lending, and credit cards; home mortgages; life insurance; and investment services. The company was founded in 1825 and is headquartered in Middletown, CT.

Fox Cable Network, Inc. provides television and cable broadcasting services. It offers games and video-on-demand television services. The firm focuses production and licensing of programs that are distributed through cable television systems and direct broadcast satellite operators. The company was founded in April 2001 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Medical University of South Carolina Foundation engages in the provision of educational foundation. It supports the education, research, patient care, and other programs at the Medical University. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Charleston, SC.

Ron Brown Scholar Program operates as a non-profit organization. provides scholarship programs. The company is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

American Theatre Wing, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides grants for financial and educational support. It offers scholarships, connect talent at all stages with educational and professional opportunities, and create content that illuminates and preserves theatre. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America provides youth mentoring services. It helps children reach their potential through one to one relationships with mentors. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Executive Leadership Council, Inc. operates as a preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. It increase the number of successful black executives both domestically and internationally by adding value to their development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers thereby strengthening their companies, organizations and communities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People provides civil rights protection services. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors. The company was founded by Ida Wells-Barnett, W.E.B. DuBois, Henry Moscowitz, Mary White Ovington, Oswald Garrison Villiard and William English Walling in February 12, 1909 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is an international service organization founded in 1908 by nine African-American college students at Howard University. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. The organization has grown to over 300,000 members in more than 1,000 graduate and undergraduate chapters worldwide. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is committed to lifelong personal and professional development of its members and advocating for social change that results in equality and equity for all citizens of the world. Glenda Baskin Glover has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks provides television broadcasting, information and musical online content services. Its services encompass films, television shows, video streaming and music videos. The company was founded in 1984 is headquartered in New York, NY.

Insight Midwest Holdings LLC provides phones, Internet, and video services. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Rochdale Hornets Rugby Football League Club Ltd. operates as a sports club. The company was founded on March 10, 2020 and is headquartered in Rochdale, the United Kingdom.

New London County Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc. provides educational services. Its programs include community integration, residential services, respite center, camp harkness, and in-home supports. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Norwich, CT.

Mediacom Communications Corp. provides cable and Internet access services. Its products include Xtream, television, internet, phone, and home security. The company was founded by Rocco B. Commisso in 1995 and is headquartered in Chester, NY.

The Honor Foundation is a career transition program for special operations forces that helps them transition to the private sector and become corporate and community leaders. The private company is based in San Diego, CA and has campuses in various locations across the United States, including Camp Lejeune, Fort Liberty, Eglin, Tampa, JBLM, Fort Campbell, and a virtual program (THFV). The program is three months long and includes tailored executive education, one-on-one coaching, and access to a nationwide professional network. The Navy SEAL Foundation is a founding partner of The Honor Foundation. The company was founded by Joe Musselman and the CEO is Matt Stevens.

ESPN, Inc. engages in the provision of multinational and multimedia sports entertainment services. It offers cable sports broadcasting services with seven domestic networks including its ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Classic, ESPN HD, and ESPNEWS. The company was founded by William Rasmussen in September 7, 1979 and is headquartered in Bristol, CT.

Sea Research Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides sea research, education, and exploration services. It focuses on conservation, education, research, and youth development. The company was founded on July 9, 1996 and is headquartered in Mystic, CT.

American Rivers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that aims to protect and restore all rivers in the United States. The organization is based in Washington, and the CEO of the private company is Tom Kiernan. The American company believes that healthy rivers are essential for providing clean water and natural habitats for people and nature. The organization produces various publications to support researchers and practitioners in river conservation. American Rivers also focuses on expanding their work to defend threatened rivers, scaling permanent protection for rivers essential for climate resilience and biodiversity, developing strategies to increase equitable access to nearby nature, and supporting indigenous people and tribal-led protection efforts.

NCTA - The Internet & Television Association operates as trade association for broadband and pay television industry. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Lipton Ltd. manufactures tea powders & leaves. It offers peach, lemon, and mango ice teas, green ice tea orange products. The company was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.