Mary-Beth A. Cooper

Ford Foundation is an independent, nonprofit, non-governmental organization headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1936, the Foundation provides grants, projects and loans to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation and advance human achievement. The foundation funds derive from an investment portfolio that began with gifts and bequests of Ford Motor Company stock by Henry and Edsel Ford.

Life Fitness, Inc. manufactures fitness equipment for commercial and consumer use. It also designs cardiovascular and strength-training products. The firm's products include strength systems, exercise bikes, treadmills, cross-trainers and stair-climbers. Its products are used by health and fitness centers. The company's products are sold under the brand names of Life Fitness, Life Fitness Sports, ParaBody, Essential and Hammer. The company was founded by Augustine L. Nieto in 1977 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL.

Part of Newell Brands, Inc., American Saw & Manufacturing Co. is a company that manufactures power tool accessories and hand tools. The company is based in East Longmeadow, MA. American Saw & Manufacturing was acquired by Newell Brands, Inc. on January 06, 2003 for $450 million.

Central Hockey League operates a professional minor league hockey teams playing in small to medium-sized markets primarily in central and southwestern US states. The league, which was started in 1992, is managed and operated by WPHL, a subsidiary of Global Entertainment Corporation.

Rochester Institute of Technology is a privately endowed, coeducational university with ten colleges emphasizing career education and experiential learning. It was founded in 1829 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Brunswick Boat Group designs and manufactures boats. It makes Sea Ray, Bayliner, Maxum, Hatteras, Meridian, and Sealine pleasure boats from 16 to 100 feet and Baja boats from 20 to 44 feet. The company also makes Albemarle, Boston Whaler, Cabo, Laguna, Palmetto, Sea Boss, Sea Pro, and Trophy offshore fishing boats from 11 to 52 feet and Crestliner, HarrisKayot, Lowe, Lund, Princecraft, and Triton fishing, deck & pontoon boats from 10 to 35 feet. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Knoxville, TN.

Baystate Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which engages in the operation of hospitals and medical centers. It offers ancillary medical services such as respiratory care, infusion therapy, visiting nurse, hospice, and emergency transportation services. The firm also offers children healthcare, emergency, healthcare programs, and radiology and imaging services. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Springfield, MA.

The Conference Board, Inc. is a membership organization working for the public interests. It creates and disseminates knowledge about management and the marketplace to help businesses in their performance and to better serve the society. The firm publishes information and analysis, makes economics-based forecasts and assesses trends, and facilitates learning by creating communities of interest that bring together senior executives from around the world. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Foundation Center, now known as Candid, is a non-profit company that connects individuals who want to make a difference in the world with the necessary resources to do so. The company is based in New York, NY. In 2019, Foundation Center merged with GuideStar to form Candid.

NMGF Management LLC (New Markets Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2002 by Mark Anthony Grovic and Robb Tyler Doub. The firm is headquartered in Fulton, Maryland.

Altamar Private Equity SGIIC SA (Altamar Private Equity) is a private equity arm of Altamar Capital Partners SL founded in 2004. The firm is headquartered in Spain with additional offices in New York and Santiago de Chile.

Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts operates as a economic development agency. The firm helps businesses to expand, relocate and succeed in Western Massachusetts. It provides support for real estate searches, manufacturing supply chain, visitation programs, data and demographics. The company is headquartered in Springfield, MA.

GBH operates radio and television stations. The firm provides Public media powerhouse with educational content that informs, inspires and entertains. The company was founded by Ralph Lowell on 02 May, 1995 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. engages in the provision of healthcare services. It offers services for diabetes, nutrition services, surgery, digestive disorders, and primary care. The company is headquartered in Worcester, MA.

The American Council on Education (ACE) is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice. The organization is based in Washington, D.C. ACE provides services for employers, training providers, colleges and universities, and military and working learners. The organization offers a suite of learning solutions informed by adult, community, and blended learning pedagogies, while its services include evaluation, transcript, and technical assistance for students, employers, and higher education institutions. ACE's research and insights focus on equity-minded leadership, institutional transformation, and student success.

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association, Inc. provides health care services. It serves as the voice for all Massachusetts hospitals, healthcare systems and other care providers to help healthcare services. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Burlington, MA.

The Williston Northampton School operates as a co-educational boarding school. It provides educational services. The company was founded n 1841 and is headquartered in Easthampton, MA.

Cornerstone Shared Services LLC provides progressive and comprehensive services for people with disabilities. Its services include career coaching, job development, job coaching, adult residential, basic skills, rights advocacy, outpatient therapy services. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Joliet, IL.

Consortium of Universities of The Washington Metropolitan Area provides intellectual resource for the students and faculty of the member universities. The company was founded in January 1964 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Walter Surface Technologies, Inc. provides surface treatment technologies. Its products include abrasives, power tools, tooling, welding, power brushes, e-catalogs, and environmental solutions. The firm serves to aerospace, automotive, construction, food and pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and transportation industries. The company was founded by Walter J. Somers in 1952 and is headquartered in Windsor, CT.

FloDesign Sonics, Inc. provides acoustic technology for separations and filtrations. It develops technology that sound vibrations to filter fluids including blood. The firm also develops filter-less acoustophoretic separation technology, and separate multiple types of particles of varying sizes including water and oil, blood cells, CHO cells, emulsified oils, algae, metals, and bacteria. The company was founded by Bart Lipkens, Stanley Kowalski III, Walter Presz and Louis Masi in 2009 and is headquartered in Wilbraham, MA.

Ventry Industries LLC operates as an investment firm. The firm invests in assets, including both public and private securities. The company was founded on August 16, 2004 and is headquartered in Springfield, MA.

The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation is a foundation based in Springfield, MA.

RIT Ventures is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Rochester Institute of Technology founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Rochester, New York.

Baystate Noble Hospital Corp. operates as an acute care community hospital. It offers cardiovascular rehabilitation; emergency medicine; gastroenterology; laboratory; mammography; neurology; obstetrics and gynecology; pulmonary rehabilitation; radiology; urogynecology; and urology services. The company is headquartered in Westfield, MA.

The Center For Ecotechnology helps individuals and businesses save money and improve their environmental performance. The non-profit company is based in Pittsfield, MA. The company offers services to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve the health and comfort of homes and businesses.

The National Fund for Workforce Solutions invests in a network of over 30 communities across the United States, taking a demand-driven and evidence-based approach to workforce development. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization partners with local organizations to improve public policies and business practices that benefit workers and employers. The National Fund supports regional funding collaboratives throughout the country, which bring together diverse partners to address workforce challenges. The American company was founded in 2007. Amanda Cage has been the CEO of the company since 2020.