Strategic commercial development and operation of the MEA regions largest eSports business, in partnership with some of the worlds largest gaming publishers, Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts (EA), Ubisoft, Warner Bros and the regions largest games distributor Red Entertainment LLC. Titles include FIFA, Call of Duty, Battlefield and League of Legends.

In 1987, Creators was founded as an independent media and syndication company. Our talent has won an industry-leading number of Pulitzer Prizes, Reuben awards, and Peabody awards. Creators currently represents more than 250 of the most talented writers and artists in the world. As technology and consumer interests have evolved, Creators has adapted. Remaining unapologetically tied to our journalistic roots, we launched a book publishing division in 2006. Since then, we have published over 170 collection books and original manuscripts under three different imprints. We believe that the written word is what connects humanity and we seek to publish stories that strengthen that connectedness. Everyone has stories, opinions and unique perspectives. Our job is to pull out their best versions and share them. Our culture Creative — There is a revolution going on in media. We constantly ask "why"​ and reject irrational traditions. People's ideas are more powerful than they know, and we foster an atmosphere where innovation is paramount. Collaborative — At Creators, collaboration is not a buzzword but is instead a guiding principle. Our team members work flexibly across all departments, helping one another flourish. Optimistic — There are many events we cannot control; however, we can control our attitudes. We have a core belief in our abilities and those of our teammates. Attitude is the key to our success. Relentless — We face a barrage of competition and challenges. Everyone gets knocked down from time to time. We are distinguished by our tenacity and commitment to improve constantly.

The Source of Real Time Real Estate™ The MLS™ services more than 15,000 real estate professionals in Southern California. The MLS™ is recognized nationwide as being at the forefront of technology with its wholly owned and operated MLS software, and for its excellent customer service. With one-on-one training, webinars, hands on classes, a YouTube channel and a Help Desk, The MLS™ members know that we’re here for them 24/7. The MLS™ primarily serves the greater Los Angeles area also services Palm Springs Regional MLS, and it licenses its software to as well as the Palm Springs Regional MLS and Imperial County Association of Realtors® members. Members can access more than 77,000 listings with data share programs. The MLS™ publishes a weekly publication, The MLS Broker Caravan™ which is distributed to more than 4,500 brokers/agents.

FCR Collection Services, founded in 2001 is a closely held private corporation located in Foothill Ranch, California. With a mission to remain a recognized leader in the collections industry, FCR Collection Services maintains its commitment of supporting its client’s requirements by delivering cost effective, ethical, reliable and high-quality collection services. FCR Collection Services has established itself as one of the leading contenders in today’s collections industry by placing our focus on the needs of our clients and developing the tools and tactics to best assist them with the recovery of outstanding debt. Our customer service approach has enabled FCR Collection Services to not only boost a recovery rate higher than other national collection agencies but improve overall customer experience when resolving their debt.

Since 1993, Safety Unlimited, Inc. has been a leading provider in workplace safety resources. We specialize in all areas of safety training, with an emphasis on environmental consulting and emergency response training. Our goal is not only to assist our customers with regulatory compliance training, but also to provide our students with the training they can really learn from and the workplace safety resources they need.

Proudly serving: International Paper, Georgia-Pacific, Unilever, L'Oreal, General Mills, Domtar, Aptar, Glatfelter, Boise Cascade, Kruger, WestRock (formerly Meadwestvaco), Sonoco, and many more. We specialize in providing clients with the vital business intelligence and market information in the packaging, pulp & paper, beauty & cosmetic products, consumer goods, F&B, home-building, forestry & wood plus more. Our company solution provides you with just the right information in the right place at the right time all in one view. We serve the business intelligence needs of all company sizes. A quick glance at the Industry Intelligence snapshot of your industry provides real-time news, data, and analysis relating to the paper, packaging, and forestry industry. Only Industry Intelligence delivers the meaning behind the information. By providing all users with exactly what they want, how they want it, when they want it and where they want it, they get a complete picture. This actionable intelligence allows individual users to connect the dots between various market drivers so they can see their industry from all angles. Founded in 1999, privately held and headquartered in Los Angeles, Industry Intelligence has worked with more than 1,000 companies, institutions, and individuals of all sizes and across such diverse market sectors as alternative energy, builders and developers, chemicals, financial institutions, forest products, government agencies and paper and plastic packaging. For more information, visit http://industryintel.com

RK Media is a full-service agency that specializes in producing quality Christian programming for today's media. Working with our ministry clients and radio and television stations, our services include media time purchasing, station relations, broadcasting copy writing, editing and production, marketing and fundraising strategic planning, and direct mail content design. The influence of RK Media can be measured by the distinguished ministries we’re privileged to represent and the exceptional team assembled to serve them.

Netstar excels at reducing their clients' telecom expenses. Netstar is a customer-centric organization focused on building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with customers by providing superior, “full-menu” services. Initially, Netstar audits a company's bills and contracts to cut costs and optimize services. Once that is accomplished, Netstar validates monthly bills against contracted rates, obtains billing credits and refunds, resolves service outages and manages telecom procurement projects. Customers experience tremendous savings and peace of mind, knowing that Netstar takes care of it all. Netstar serves businesses throughout the US.

The Wisdom Companies is a premiere provider of targeted online marketing services. The company streamlines the client acquisition process by matching targeted consumers with top service providers. Since 2002, Wisdom has connected over 1,000,000 highly motivated consumers with financial services firms in the mortgage, insurance and credit industries. NMLS ID #: 1863 | NMLS Consumer Access: http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org

Beyond Fifteen Communications Inc. is a progressive, full-service public relations, social media and influencer marketing agency dedicated to providing powerful, accessible, goal-driven communications solutions that exceed clients’ expectations and deliver far more than fifteen minutes of fame. At Beyond Fifteen, we’re out to prove that today’s brands don’t need to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to get big-agency results. We combine the talent, capability and reach of a big agency with the personal service and dedication of a boutique and by eliminating the bureaucracy and inefficiency associated with a mega-agency, we are able to remain laser-focused on achieving measurable results.

CONSTANT is an award-winning disaster and crisis management consulting firm. We are innovative, collaborative, and quality driven people who are deeply committed to our company’s mission of making the world a safer place. Our client list boasts some of the most notable organizations in the Nation. We offer deep expertise in the state and local space having past performance with clients across California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, and Pennsylvania; Federal past performance with DOD DTRA, FEMA, TSA, CBP, DOI, and HHS ASPR; as well as an enviable list of commercial clients that includes big pharma, entertainment, private health systems, and more. Our capabilities span four areas of practice: Emergency Management, Health Security, Healthcare Preparedness and Counterterrorism. Across these areas of practice we provide five categories of services: planning, training, exercise, outreach, and staff augmentation. CONSTANT’s 18 year tenure as a company has chronicled an upward trajectory decorated with improvement and growth. We have been recognized with several awards, published in industry touted journals, and enjoyed a steady stream of repeat and referral business. We believe that the health of our company is directly attributed to the common belief in our mission, the expression of our core values, and our contribution to the greater fabric of the communities that we serve. We are deeply committed to product excellence and superior customer service, providing a platform for our employees to thrive and prosper, and embodying a sense of grit-meets-grace that fuels our entrepreneurial spirit. CONSTANT is certified as an 8(a) and EDWOSB. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer support veteran referrals. CONSTANT is a Great Place To Work certified organization. [email protected] 800-745-3057

Covering economic disparity for Capital & Main's United States of Inequality series. Profiles Georgia's disenfranchisement of Black voters and Pennsylvania's stagnant minimum wage.