The Mackinac Center for Public Policy is a nonpartisan research and educational institute dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Michigan residents by promoting sound solutions to state and local policy questions. The Mackinac Center assists policy makers, scholars, business people, the media and the public by providing objective analysis of Michigan issues. The goal of all Center reports, commentaries and educational programs is to equip Michigan residents and other decision makers to better evaluate policy options. The Mackinac Center for Public Policy is broadening the debate on issues that has for many years been dominated by the belief that government intervention should be the standard solution. Our main initiatives focus on fiscal, labor and education policy, and we also house the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation, a public-interest law firm that uses strategic litigation and public outreach to secure the liberties of Michigan’s residents, workers, students and entrepreneurs.

iMPROve Health is an independent nonprofit and a national leader in healthcare quality improvement and medical review. iMPROve Health also provides consultative services, medical and utilization review and data analysis to federal agencies, state Medicaid and public health agencies, healthcare facilities, private health plans and other third party payers.

We build healthier lives by creating unforgettable wellness, recreation and social experiences that are accessible to everyone. We are nationally recognized “solutionaries,” transforming lives through wellness, recreation and social experiences for a vibrant future. Greater Midland has incredible life changing operations located at: Community Center Tennis Center North-End Fitness Center Family Centers (North and Coleman locations) Corporate Wellness Nonprofit Consulting Services Curling Center

Senior Services is committed to enriching the quality of life for older adults and those who care for them. Mission Our mission is to promote and enrich the quality of life for older adults and those who care for them by collaboratively providing meaningful services and opportunities. Company Overview Senior Services is a private non-profit organization that provides programs and services for residents of Midland County, Michigan who are age 60 or older or are caring for someone who is. We have six senior center locations throughout the county and have been serving the community for over 50 years.

The Midland Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization that exists to enhance the business climate of Midland, Texas. Chamber opportunities, programs, and events are designed to help businesses make or save money. The benefits of membership are numerous, and we encourage you to learn more about the Chamber and membership on our website. In addition to our membership and public relations departments, the Chamber also manages the Bush Convention Center, VisitMidland, VisitMidland Information & Visitor’s Center, and Centennial Park.

AMG is a leading partner to independent investment management firms globally. AMG’s strategy is to generate long‐term value by investing in a diverse array of high-quality independent partner-owned firms, through a proven partnership approach, and allocating resources across AMG's unique opportunity set to the areas of highest growth and return. AMG’s innovative partnership approach enables each Affiliate’s management team to own significant equity in their firm while maintaining independence and autonomy. In addition, AMG offers its Affiliates growth capital, distribution, and other strategic value-added capabilities, which enhance the long-term growth of these independent businesses, and enable them to align equity incentives across generations of principals to build enduring franchises. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.amg.com.

A strong local media ecosystem is essential to a healthy democracy. Our two organizations are here to help. Local Media Association works with 3,000+ newspapers, broadcasters, digital news sites and R&D partners to help achieve their business goals. Local Media Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable trust, leads innovative programs that promote sustainability of journalism and news media.

We exist to improve the quality of life for residents in Newaygo County by connecting community needs with the passions of families, businesses, and individuals. Our Community Foundation is one of the largest community foundations in the United States on a per capita basis, serving a population of 50,000 with net assets well over $200 million.

As a source of clear and steadfast direction, TrueNorth Community Services provides long-term solutions with a focus on addressing rural poverty, ensuring youth thrive, building vibrant rural communities and providing rural nonprofit leadership. Our mission is to empower people and strengthen community to inspire hope and build a brighter future.

The mission of Special Olympics Michigan is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the state of Michigan. Athletes are given continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness and athletic skill, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.

The mission of the Midland Area Community Foundation is to provide philanthropic leadership to strengthen our community by fostering collaboration and giving today and in the future.

Partners Worldwide aspires to end poverty through business so that all may have abundant life. We partner with locally-led institutions in over 30 countries around the world, equipping them to serve entrepreneurs and business leaders—creating jobs and opportunities in communities of high unemployment and poverty.