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Meridian International Center is a nonpartisan, nonprofit diplomacy center that was founded in 1960. The non-profit company is based in Washington on a four-acre campus with two historic properties. Meridian International Center's mission is to strengthen engagement between the US and the world to find solutions on shared challenges. The American company partner with the government, the private sector, and the diplomatic community on three core pillars of programs: Leadership, Culture, and Collaboration. The company administers professional and educational exchange programs, fellowship programs, and uses the visual and performing arts to achieve foreign policy objectives in 59 countries since 1978. Meridian formally created the Meridian Center for Cultural Diplomacy (MCCD) in 2014 to better address this mission. MCCD’s exhibitions have traveled to over 380 host venues in 44 states. Stuart W. Holliday has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

Part of The Conference Board, Inc., Committee for Economic Development is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, business-led organization that delivers well-researched analysis and reasoned solutions in the nation's interest. The company is based in New York, NY. The company's trustees, who are chief executive officers and key executives of leading US companies, bring their unique experience to address pressing policy issues. The company collectively represents 30+ industries, over a trillion dollars in revenue, and over 4 million employees. Founded in 1942, the organization uses cookies to improve their website and offers products and services to enhance user experience. Committee for Economic Development was acquired by The Conference Board, Inc. on January 14, 2015.

The Federal City Council operates a membership-based organization that aims to advance civic life. The non-profit company is based in Washington. Anthony A. Williams has been the CEO of the American company since 2012.

The Economic Club of Washington operates as a nonpartisan organization created to strengthen ties among the diverse and growing business community based in metropolitan Washington. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

TE Connectivity Corp. manufactures and distributes electronic and passive components. It offers antennas, application tooling, cable assemblies, connectors, fiber optics, heat shrink tubing, power systems, relays, switches, sensors, and wires and cables. The company was founded on February 15, 1989 and is headquartered in Berwyn, PA.