Jimmie W. Phillips

Ply Gem Industries, Inc. designs and manufactures residential interior and building products. It offers siding, steel siding, windows, doors, stone, trim, fence and rail, roofing, gutters, and accents. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Cary, NC.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center, Inc. develops, promotes and implements sound economic strategies. It focuses on individuals with low to moderate incomes and communities with limited resources. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

NC IDEA helps young startup companies to commercialize their innovations. The non-profit company is based in Durham, NC and has subsidiaries in the United States. Thom Ruhe has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

The North Carolina Technology Association operates as a statewide membership association for the technology sector. It offers technology, executives, marketing, events, public affairs, workforce development and economic development programs. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Council for Entrepreneurial Development provides an interactive forum for entrepreneurs, investors, service professionals, academicians, researchers and public policy makers. Its services and programs include connections to capital, venture mentoring, and signature conferences empower member companies to go further. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that provides resources and support to small businesses in the Raleigh, NC area. The non-profit company's services include tax assistance and a small business resource guide.

Fennebresque & Co. LLC is engaged in the provision of investment banking and advisory services. Its advisory services are exclusive sales, mergers and acquisitions and capital raising services. The company was founded by John Fennebresque Jr. in 2007 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Evolent Health LLC provides integrated value-based care platform. The firm partners with provider and payer organizations for clinical and financial results in value-based care and under full-risk arrangements. It offers care management, risk adjustment, and health plan services. The company was founded by Frank Williams, Seth Blackley and Tom Peterson in 2011 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Prime Therapeutics LLC provides pharmacy benefits and services to insurance providers. The company manages pharmacy benefits for health plans, employers, and government programs including Medicare and Medicaid. It processes claims and delivers medicine to members, offering clinical services for people with complex medical conditions. The company was founded on August 28, 1998 and is headquartered in Eagan, MN.

American Association for Physician Leadership, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides leadership education, management training, and career development for physicians. The company was founded by Roger Schenke in 1975 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

American Academy of Pediatrics operates as a professional association of pediatricians to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The company was founded on June 23, 1930 and is headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL.

Part of UnitedHealth Group, Inc., UnitedHealthcare, Inc. is a health care company based in Edina, MN. UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to simplifying the health care experience, meeting consumer health and wellness needs, and sustaining trusted relationships with care providers. The company offers a full spectrum of health benefit programs for individuals, employers, and Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and contracts directly with more than 1.5 million physicians and care professionals, and 7,000 hospitals and other care facilities nationwide. Additionally, UnitedHealthcare provides health benefits and delivers care to people through owned and operated health care facilities. The company also offers dual special needs plans that combine the benefits of both Medicare and Medicaid into one simple health plan. UnitedHealthcare is working with state and local health departments and the CDC to provide updates about coronavirus (COVID-19) and information on how to access care, resources, and support. The company was founded by Patrick Johan Hendrik Krol and Brian Thompson has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

e-Emphasys Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of dealer management software for agriculture, construction, heavy truck, material handling, and other equipment dealers. The company is based in Cary, NC and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's e-emphasys ERP and IntelliDealer solutions provide digital transformation and data intelligence technology to better manage and grow businesses. The e-emphasys dealer management platform incorporates a full suite of technology including business intelligence and reporting, CRM, mobile field service applications, inspection applications, ecommerce customer portals, RFID, artificial intelligence, IoT, and telematics. The company was founded by Milind Bagade, Sayam R. Bagade, and Jeffrey W. Hart has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County provides community development services. It mobilizes people to give, advocate and volunteer in the areas of Education, Income and Health to strengthen our community. The company is headquartered in Asheville, NC.

Flare Capital Management Co LLC (Flare Capital Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Bill Geary and Michael Greeley. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Clayton Associates LLC (Clayton Associates) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Stuart C. McWhorter and R. Clayton McWhorter. The firm is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Health Intelligence Co. LLC provides healthcare data, analytic and consulting services for providers and health plans. It builds predictive models, supporting care management, identifying at-risk patients and determining appropriate levels of care and disease management programs. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

213 Management LLC (213 Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Bob Shapiro and Nick Rosa. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.