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Sun-Times Media Group, Inc. engages in the business of publishing, printing and distribution of newspapers and magazines in the United States and Canada. It also operates various related Internet websites under the Sun-Times News Group operating segment in the greater Chicago. It operates through one segment: the Sun-Times News Group. It includes the Chicago Sun-Times, Post-Tribune, Daily Southtown and other city and sub urban newspapers and associated websites in the Chicago metropolitan area. It has two administrative segments: the Canadian Administrative Group and Corporate Expenses Group, which perform various administrative and corporate functions. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

GateHouse Media Operating LLC publishes community newspapers. It serves local audiences through community publications and local websites. The firm also provides yellow page directories and commercial printing services. The company is headquartered in Fairport, NY.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Part of Holland & Knight LLP, Thompson & Knight LLP is a full-service law firm that provides legal solutions to clients and communities around the world. The company is based in Dallas, TX. Established in 1887, Thompson & Knight has approximately 300 attorneys and has been recognized in the Best Lawyers in ® for 10 consecutive years. Thompson & Knight was acquired by Holland & Knight LLP on August 01, 2021.

Fitch Ratings, Inc. is a global rating agency and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by John Knowles in 1913 as Fitch Publishing Co. They are a subsidiary of Fitch Group, Inc., ultimately owned by The Hearst Family Trust. Fitch Ratings seeks to provide independent and prospective credit opinions, research and data to the world's credit markets. Their approach is based on a foundation of local market experience that covers capital markets in over 150 countries. The firm's ratings analysis and rating decisions are based on established criteria, methodologies and ratings definitions which they apply in a consistent manner. Fitch Ratings provides coverage of the following markets: Economics, Banks, Insurance, Sovereigns, Corporates, Structured Finance, Public Finance – International, Public Finance – US, Infrastructure & Project, and Finance.

Concordia Properties LLC provides real estate services. It specializes in neighborhood retail and mixed-use projects. The firm develops prime locations, securing the optimal retail mix and providing superior property management. The company was founded by R. Kent Rose in 1985 and is headquartered in Roswell, GA.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Co., LLC manufactures diagnostic, orthodontic and other dental equipment. Its products include dressing pliers, explorers, mirrors, probes, infection control starter packages, file sharpeners, magnifying lens, sharpening kits, oils, and stones, burnishes, chisels, crown removers, and excavators. The company was founded by Hugo Friedman in 1908 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The American Institute of Architects operates as a professional association of architects. It provides support services for architects who wants to continue education experience and maintain their licensure; web-based resources; and conducts market research and provides analysis of the economic factors that affect the business of architecture. The company was founded by Richard Upjohn, H. W. Cleaveland, Henry Dudley, Leopold Eidlitz, Edward Gardiner, Richard Morris Hunt, J. Wrey Mould, Fred A. Petersen, J. M. Priest, John Welch, Richard Upjohn Jr., Charles Babcock, and Joseph C. Wells on February 23, 1857 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Bracewell & Giuliani LLP operates as a law firm that provides guidance on business law, finance, litigation, government relations, and regulatory policy. It offers legal services in the field of government relations, strategic communications, tax, trial, labor and employment law, intellectual property, real estate, government contracting, and school and public law. The company was founded by J. S. Bracewell, Searcy Bracewell, Fentress Bracewell, and Bert H. Tunks on November 1, 1945 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Rush University Medical Center engages in the provision of health care services. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Lincoln Park Zoo owns and operates a zoological park. It offers services for individual, schools and organization and other different kinds of commercial companies. The company was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater operates performance theaters. It offers production of classics, new works and family programming; to unlocking Shakespeare’s work for educators and students; and to serving as Chicago’s cultural ambassador through its World’s Stage Series. The company was founded by Barbara Gaines in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Labrador Capital LLC (Labrador Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2002 by Sean W. Brophy and Bonaparte H. Liu. The firm is headquartered in Sherman Oaks, California.

Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. provides free legal services to senior citizens and low-income persons. The company was founded on October 1, 1997 and is headquartered in Rockford, IL.

The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is an organization that partners with other organizations to provide long-term help with food, shelter, clothing, and furniture. The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is based in Chicago, IL. The non-profit company serve more than 12.4 million people in 88 counties from 6 local chapters. The organization encourages blood donation as a way to help those in need and reports that donors often feel a sense of satisfaction after making their donation.

The Construction Specifications Institute, Inc. operates membership organization for understanding of construction risks. It specializes in education, certification (CDT, CCS, CCCA, CCPR), developing standards, formats (MasterFormat, UniFormat, OmniClass), networking for architects, specifiers and product representatives. The company was founded in March 1948 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Part of Mayer Brown LLP, Mayer Brown International LLP is a British company that provides legal services. The company is based in London, UK.

Raths, Raths & Johnson, Inc. provides investigative, design, repair, and testing services for building structures, enclosures, and materials. Its services include investigation, repair design, field and laboratory testing, building enclosure consulting, architectural and structural peer review, materials evaluations, and litigation and consulting. The company was founded by Charles Raths in 1966 and is headquartered in Willowbrook, IL.

Avaratek Corp. provides custom design services and patterned flexible circuit board materials. Its services include designs and proof-of-concept prototypes, customized solutions utilizing patentend averatek materials, and contract manufacturing. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

National Institute of Building Sciences operates as a non-profit organization. The firm brings together representatives of government, the professions, industry, labor and consumer interests, and regulatory agencies to focus on the identification and resolution of problems and potential problems that hamper the construction of safe, affordable structures for housing, commerce and industry. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois operates a blood bank. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. Celena Roldan has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Almaden Energy Group LLC is a private company that specializes in energy, utilities, and waste treatment. The company is based in Newark, CA. The company was founded by Haris Basit.

Bracewell LLP is a law and government relations firm that specializes in serving the energy, infrastructure, finance, and technology industries worldwide. The private company is based in Houston, TX. The American company's industry focus allows them to have a comprehensive understanding of the commercial, legal, and governmental challenges faced by their clients, which enables them to provide innovative solutions to facilitate transactions and resolve disputes.

OEA International, Inc. develops software services. The private company is based in Morgan Hill.

Mama Tish's International Foods is an American company that specializes in manufacturing and distributing frozen juice products.

Thirty-5 Capital (Thirty-5 Capital) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Ronald Saslow. The Firm is headquartered in Chicago, Ilinois.

Part of P3 Health Partners, Inc., P3 Health Partners-Nevada LLC operates as a health management company. The company is based in Henderson, NV. The company was founded in 2015 by Amir Bacchus, Sherif Abdou. Sherif Abdou has been the CEO since 2015.