IITRI was founded in 1936 as the research arm of the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). IITRI operates as an independent, not-for-profit preclinical contract research organization and research institute. Current facilities include over 110,000 square feet of laboratory space in one location in Chicago, with all functions under one roof. Areas of specialty include preclinical safety and toxicology, inhalation toxicology, biodefense and infectious disease studies, and bioanalytical services. In addition, we have extensive experience evaluating the efficacy and preclinical safety of cancer therapeutics and are the largest commercial CRO contractor to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). We provide preclinical safety and toxicology testing services to sponsors from the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, consumer products, and chemical industries, as well as to the U.S. Government for rodent, non-rodent and non-human primate (NHP) studies. Our researchers provide specialized expertise in infectious disease, IND-enabling toxicology programs, inhalation toxicology for chemicals or pharmaceuticals, and cancer biology/immunology. As a mid-size CRO, we provide personalized attention and rapid study start dates. Our PhD/DABT study directors are available for consultation and updates throughout the duration of the study, and we offer flexible study design and adjustments. We look forward to discussing your study with you!

Friedman & Huey Associates LLP is full-service CPA Accounting Firm founded in 1985. With clients located throughout the United States, Friedman & Huey offers “large firm” Accountant expertise coupled with small CPA Firm responsiveness and fee structure. Featuring a staff of experienced Accountants and Tax Experts, the firm augments the financial knowledge and talents of their clients to help them achieve their financial goals. Friedman & Huey’s outstanding reputation as a CPA Firm is due in large part to the excellent service and attention to detail that is provided to clients.

Applegate & Thorne-Thomsen’s practice was formed in 1998 through years of representing developers, tax credit syndicators, investors, lenders, public housing authorities and community development organizations in the acquisition, financing, rehabilitation, construction and preservation of affordable housing and revitalization of communities. Serving this broad base of clients affords us a unique understanding of the varied business and legal issues that are integral to this work. We understand the complexity of multi-layered finance transactions and work proactively with our clients to structure transactions. We combine our project management skills with the latest technology, including an interactive web based due diligence site to move transactions toward closing in the most expeditious and cost effective manner. We have significant experience with the application of federal low-income housing tax credits, historic tax credits and new markets tax credits in deals throughout the United States and Puerto Rico and vast experience with HUD grant and loan programs for multifamily housing, public housing redevelopment, transfers of physical assets, loan management and other publicly financed, assisted and insured lending transactions involving multifamily properties. In addition, we are skilled in issues related to affordable senior housing, including the HUD 202 program; public housing revitalization, including HOPE VI mixed finance developments; zoning and land use; FHA-insured multifamily finance programs; Tax-exempt bond financing; TIFs; HOME and CDBG capital funding; state and local finance programs, including trust fund loan and grant programs and entitlements; Section 8 and other operating subsidies; supportive housing for special needs populations, including HUD Section 811; the Federal Home Loan Bank’s Affordable Housing Program; loan and mortgage restructuring, including Section 236 decoupling; regulatory compliance; and property tax exemption complaints

STEC USA, Inc. is a division of a worldwide group of companies headquartered in Shanghai, China. STEC has 5 manufacturing plants and 5 regional engineering centers strategically located in North America, Europe, and Asia. This diversity within our teams helps us to be creative, to understand markets around the world, to combine strengths and share expertise. STEC was founded in 1951 and operates as a subsidiary of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor). STEC has a global workforce of 6,000+ serving more than 50 customers in every major region of the world. Almost all the major automobile manufacturers worldwide are amongst our customers. STEC is a leader in our core business of power window regulators, horns, and electrical components for passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and trucks. Our customers are the most important to us. Our broad technological expertise allows us to offer them the right product, best quality, and value. STEC USA, Inc. thanks you for your interest in our company.

Wightman is a full-service consulting firm that exists to service people and the communities we live in. Our dynamic team of over 190 professionals works to analyze, advise, design, and deliver successful projects in partnership with government, business, and institutions in our communities. Our unique approach is to offer comprehensive, multi-disciplinary services, industry expertise, accurate scope of work, and a passion for listening. Services offered include Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Surveying. Additional specialty services include GIS, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Interior Design, and Reality Capture. Our firm is located in Allegan, Benton Harbor, Hastings, Kalamazoo, Royal Oak, and Southgate, Michigan and Plymouth and South Bend, Indiana.

Chapin Hall has, since its inception in 1985 as a research and policy center, focused on a mission of improving the well-being of children and youth, families, and their communities. We do this through policy research—by developing and testing new ideas, generating and analyzing information, and examining policies, programs, and practices across a wide range of service systems and organizations. Chapin Hall takes a broad perspective, embracing an interest in policies that promote the well-being of all children and youth while devoting special attention to those facing significant problems.

R.M. CHIN & ASSOCIATES, INC. (CHIN) provides expert project, program, and construction management, owner’s representation, public involvement, quality management, design, and engineering consulting services for leading public and private entities in the aviation, buildings, and transportation sectors. Since the firm’s inception in 1989, our business has been built on integrity, trust, and an unwavering commitment to exceeding expectations. For more than 30 years, we have specialized in managing and implementing major capital improvement programs and projects nationwide. CHIN is experienced in working in sensitive environments, ensuring stakeholders experience minimal to no impact during construction. We serve as project managers and represent the owners, performing services from start to finish. CHIN provides a wide range of construction services, with specific expertise in delivering proven solutions to clients. We work with you to deliver projects that improve lives. CHIN is a certified Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Owned Business (M/W/DBE) and an Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Owned Business (ACDBE). We become fully invested in the success of each client. Our ownership mindset, broad and deep technical experience, and authentic relationships come together to earn your trust. CHIN. Genuinely Invested.

For over 60 years, Kruggel Lawton CPAs has been providing sound accounting advice and savvy tax planning strategies. We specialize in serving closely-held and family-owned businesses for which we offer a full range of audit and tax services. Serving the manufacturing, wholesale, and distribution industries; real estate and commercial/residential construction and related businesses; retail and consumer goods; medical and professional service providers; and nonprofit organizations, municipalities or governments, and primary/secondary schools.

The best professional consultants are visionaries beyond today’s world to determine what physical structures and systems will be needed to ensure a community’s success. The work of engineers, architects, and other development and planning professionals have shaped the growth and sustainability of communities. This is a responsibility that has been at the core of our values since we opened our first office in 1979. Since that time, we have grown to nine offices throughout Indiana and Michigan with more than 100 employees and have undertaken a portfolio of projects ranging from the communities where we live and work, to overseas destinations. We undertake every project with our client’s best interests in mind and truly seek to become partners during the course of the project. Our business strategy is centered upon building long-term client relationships. During our proud history, we have attracted and retained clients by providing superior customer value. The majority of our work is repeat business from loyal clients. Abonmarche is recognized as leading planning and development consultants. Our team of engineers, architects, surveyors, construction specialists, and landscape architects have years of experience providing unique, innovative solutions on projects of differing complexity. We specialize in the feasibility, design, and construction administration of private and public projects. Our in-house capabilities, combined with our extensive project experience, has earned us a reputation as experts in our fields. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: • Engineering • Architecture • Architectural Design • Landscape Architecture • Land Surveying • Marina/Waterfront • Development • Plan Rendering • Construction Management

Network Partners is a professional services company delivering tangible results by providing life sciences leaders with the right combination of strategy and professional implementation to move their programs forward.  We support life science companies in the areas of Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Packaging Engineering, Labeling and Project Management. Our team of professionals are led by industry recognized subject matter experts and supported by The Knowledge Bench™.  This collection of information and collaboration keeps our growth mindset team on the cutting edge of industry knowledge and professional development.   Execute your workload with a Network Partners professional and - 1. You Gain a True Partner For Your Project 2. We’re Medical Device Professionals Like You 3. We Invest In Your Team 4. We’ll Ensure Your Success Helpful Links: Free Network Partners Resources: https://www.networkpartnersgroup.com/resources Project Management | Quality | Packaging Engineering | Regulatory Affairs | Labeling

NEWBY, LEWIS, KAMINSKI & JONES is a law practice company based out of 916 LINCOLNWAY, LA PORTE, Indiana, United States.

Founded in Chicago in 2002 and headquartered in Hammond, Indiana, Nexum, Inc. takes a comprehensive approach to security. From the detection and prevention of network threats, intrusions, and disruptions, to ensuring our best in order to complete business objectives - we create custom solutions to fit your needs. What makes us different than other security companies? Security is our focus and our specialty. We understand that IT security doesn’t have to be complex to be effective. We take a smart, no-nonsense approach to help our clients simplify and meet their IT security needs in a fully customized way. With offices in the Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Northeast, Nexum continues its dedication to technical excellence with a customer-centric approach. Nexum has redundant security and network operation command centers in Chicago and New Mexico, providing ‘round the clock delivery of Nexum’s first*defense® line of managed security services and technical support to customers from large multinational corporations to smaller, regional and local organizations. Nexum is a highly qualified provider of IT security solutions, including: • Hardware and Software Products • Security Engineering and Architecture Services • Managed Security Services • Level I and Level II Support programs for Check Point, F5, Juniper, Blue Coat Systems and Nokia • Authorized Security Training • IT Risk Assessment and Application Security Testing Services At Nexum, working to ensure the security and availability of your critical business infrastructure is more than just our business — it is our pastime, our mission, and our passion. In 2008, Nexum was named to Inc. Magazine’s 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies, and CRN’s Fast Growth 100. Nexum was recently named 10th in the 2008 Crain’s Fastest-Growing Chicago Companies.