J. Paul Gignac

Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Schering Plough Corp. manufactures and sells pharmaceuticals, consumer and animal health care products. The firm discovers, develops, manufactures and markets advanced drug therapies. The company is headquartered in Kenilworth, NJ.

KSL Resorts Cop. operates golf, spa, and ski resorts. Its resorts include Beach Villa at the Del, Monarch Beach Resort, and Vail Mountain Lodge. The company was founded by Eric C. Resnick in 1992 and is headquartered in La Quinta, CA.

Zymeworks BC, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development, and commercialization of biotherapeutics. Its product, ZW25 and ZW49, are a bispecific antibody that cans two non-overlapping epitopes. The company was founded by Anthony Fejes, J. Haig deB Farris, Nick Bedford, Ali Tehrani and Andrew S. Wright on September 8, 2003 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

BMO Capital Markets Corp. (BMOCMC) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1817 and is a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of BMO Financial Corp., which is wholly-owned by Bank of Montreal (TSE: BMO, NYSE: BMO), a Canadian chartered bank. BMOCMC provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to institutional clients only.

Pittsburgh Equity Partners (PEP) is a venture capital subsidiary of Robinson & Engler LLC founded in 2007. The firm is headquartered in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania.

Voci Technologies, Inc. engages in the development of voice data applications. Its products include speech to text and data security. It serves the following industries: insurance, finance, business process outsourcing (BPO), and healthcare. The company was founded by Anthony J. Gadient, John Kominek, Edward Lin and Rob A. Rutenbar in 2008 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Webmedx, Inc. provides medical transcription outsourcing services. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Demoulas Super Markets, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets and superstores. It operates supermarkets throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire under the names DeMoulas and Market Basket. The company was founded by Efrosine and Athansios Demoulas in 1916 and is headquartered in Tewksbury, MA.

Helomics Corp. provides cancer care development and treatment consulting services. Its products include chemoFx, biospeciFx, geneFx colon and geneFx lung. It also offers research and development services. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC engages in the provision of pharmaceutical products. It discovers, develops, produces and markets innovative therapies. The firm extensive research and development efforts are focused on health care challenges in cardiology, oncology and internal medicine, as well as metabolic diseases, central nervous system disorders, ophthalmology and vaccines. The company is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ.

Massachusetts Biotechnology Council is a premier life sciences and healthcare hub with over 1,600 members dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing diseases through transformative science and technology. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. MassBio works to advance policy and promote education while providing member programs, events, industry information, and services. The company's mission is to advance Massachusetts' leadership in the life sciences to grow the industry, add value to the healthcare system, and improve patient lives. Founded in 1985 by James P. Sherblom, the CEO is Kendalle Burlin O'Connell.

Wright Therapy Products, Inc. develops and manufactures compression therapy systems. It offers solutions for indications such as lymphedema, venous insufficiency, ulcers, and other edematous conditions. The firm also provides therapeutic program and patient compliance consulting services. The company was founded by Edward S. Wright in 1983 and is headquartered in Oakdale, PA.

Winchester Thurston School operates as a co-educational and college preparatory day school. It offers programs for academics, arts, and athletics. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy offers programs for environment conservation and protection. It helps in conserving water, land and life, protecting the region’s natural places of exceptional value. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Part of Commerzbank AG, Dresdner Kleinwort Ltd. is a brokerage services provider. The company is based in London, UK.

Part of Bank of Montreal, Bank of Montreal Capital Markets (Holdings) Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 1974.

Biosplice Therapeutics, Inc. provides medical research and development for tissue-level regeneration. It develops therapeutics to address a range of degenerative diseases, regenerative medicine and oncology. The company was founded by Osman Kibar and John Hood in 2008 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Part of UCB SA, UCB Biopharma SRL is a Belgian pharmaceutical company founded in 2013. The company is based in Brussels, Belgium. UCB Biopharma specializes in the development of treatments for various medical conditions, including axial spondyloarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and other health issues. The company also manages the UCB Community Health Fund and holds an annual shareholders meeting.

LetsGetChecked, Inc. operates online platform which connects customers and diagnostic laboratories. It offers its diagnostics services for general health, sexual health, cancer screening and fertility and hormone check. The company was founded by Peter Foley in 2014 and is headquartered in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland.