Black & Veatch is an employee-owned, global leader in building critical human infrastructure in Energy, Water, Telecommunications and Government Services. Since 1915, we have helped our clients improve the lives of people in over 100 countries through consulting, engineering, construction, operations and program management. Our revenues in 2023 were US $4.7 billion. Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

At Burns & McDonnell, our engineers, construction professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists do more than plan, design and construct. With a mission unchanged since 1898 — make our clients successful — we partner with you on the toughest challenges, constantly working to make the world an amazing place. Each professional brings an ownership mentality to projects at our 100% employee-owned firm, which has safety performance among the top 5% of AEC firms. As dedicated owners, we work through challenges until they’re resolved, meeting or exceeding our clients’ goals. We apply this commitment to our communities, too. We live and work in the same cities you call home, so we share a passion to keep them strong and healthy. From fundraising events and community cleanups to educational outreach and mentorship — especially when it comes to sharing our passion for STEM — our professionals work to make our communities thrive.

Founded in 2010, TSVC (formerly TEEC Angel Fund) is proud to be the first early-stage deep tech-focused venture capital firm founded by Tsinghua alumni in Silicon Valley. Over 11 years of operation, TSVC has invested in over 180 startups and has been ranked in the top decile of early-stage funds in the US. With top domain expertise and extensive startup experiences, our partners are bringing distinctive value-add to our entrepreneurs along with capital investment. At TSVC, we are your peers in entrepreneurship. We’ve been exactly where you are--a visionary with exciting ideas and the potential to change the world. With the engineering know-how and experience in the tech industry, we invest in early-stage startups and provide the guidance, foundation, and infrastructure needed to raise great companies from the ground up. We’ll be your pillars every step of the way to connect, collaborate and help cultivate your visions into category-defining companies that make our planet a better place to live, love, and thrive.

Husch Blackwell is a national law firm with an uncommon approach: we build the business solutions clients need for the world they want to create. With more than 20 offices across the United States, including our virtual office, The Link, our diverse teams of attorneys can tap an ever-expanding collective knowledge base to quickly solve our clients’ biggest challenges. For more information, visit huschblackwell.com.

Shook, Hardy & Bacon has long been recognized as one of the premier litigation firms in the country. For more than a century, the firm has defended companies in their most substantial national and international products liability, mass tort and complex litigation matters. The firm has leveraged its complex product liability litigation expertise to expand into several other practice areas and advance its mission of “being the best in the world at providing creative and practical solutions at unsurpassed value.” As a result, the firm has built nationally recognized practices in areas such as intellectual property, environmental and toxic tort, employment litigation, commercial litigation, government enforcement and compliance, and public policy. For more information about careers at Shook, Hardy & Bacon, please visit http://www.shb.com/careers.aspx.

At HNTB, we are committed to making connections possible and creating a better tomorrow. As an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm, we believe that mobility plays an important role in helping to unlock a brighter future for communities everywhere. That's why we work to deliver innovative transportation systems and infrastructure solutions that connect people and expand opportunity. Our approach is rooted in collaboration, and we work closely with our clients and partners to create innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of each community we serve. With more than a century of service, we are working to build a future where everyone has access to safe, reliable and efficient transportation options. Professionals work alongside clients nationwide to address their most complex technical, financial and operational challenges — providing a full range of infrastructure-related services, including planning, design, program management and construction management. Together, we are making connections possible.

Polsinelli is an Am Law 100 firm with more than 1,000 attorneys in over 20 offices nationwide. Recognized by legal research firm BTI Consulting as one of the top firms for excellent client service and client relationships, Polsinelli attorneys provide value through practical legal counsel infused with business insight and focus on health care, real estate, finance, technology, private equity and corporate transactions. www.polsinelli.com | Polsinelli PC | Polsinelli LLP in California

Lathrop GPM is a full-service, Am Law 200 law firm with offices in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Jefferson City, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Overland Park, St. Cloud, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C. Our attorneys help businesses, organizations and individuals grow and succeed, anticipate trends, plan for challenges, and bring their visions to life. For more information, visit www.lathropgpm.com.

Henderson Engineers is a national building systems design firm with a wide array of engineering services and a portfolio representing a full range of markets including business, community, retail, healthcare, and venue. Founded in 1970, we have more than 900 employees and licenses in all 50 states (plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and British Columbia). Through our offices in Bentonville, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Tampa, we help bring buildings to life. Our vision is to be the firm that builds a better world. Henderson is known in the industry for our people-first culture, technical excellence, and innovative designs, and we’ve diligently cultivated an inclusive, best-in-class work environment where people have a voice and opportunities to reach their full potential – both as employees and individuals. Our core values drive us to deliver unrivaled service and solutions that make us the team you want to partner with. Because good design on paper requires great building partners to bring it to life, we offer construction management and commissioning services from our sister company Henderson Building Solutions under one roof. Together, we combine engineering knowledge with in-the-field expertise to provide single-source design-build solutions for any project. Learn more by visiting hendersonengineers.com.

WellSky is one of America’s largest and most innovative healthcare technology companies leading the movement for intelligent, coordinated care. Our proven software, analytics, and services power better outcomes and lower costs for stakeholders across the health and community care continuum. In today’s value-based care environment, WellSky helps providers, payers, health systems, and community organizations scale processes, improve collaboration for growth, harness the power of data analytics, and achieve better outcomes by further connecting clinical and social care. WellSky serves more than 20,000 client sites — including the largest hospital systems, blood banks, cell therapy labs, home health and hospice franchises, post-acute providers, government agencies, and human services organizations. Informed by more than 40 years of providing software and expertise, WellSky anticipates clients’ needs and innovates relentlessly to build healthy, thriving communities. For more information, visit wellsky.com.

The employee-owners of NCM® Associates help thousands of dealerships throughout North America enhance profitability through a unique combination of state-of-the-art business analysis tools and structured peer collaboration. As the originator of the automotive 20 Group peer collaboration process, NCM Associates has been empowering businesses to learn from each other since 1947. We grew up in the automotive retail business, helping thousands of new and pre-owned auto dealers enhance their profitability. Along the way, we’ve expanded our clientele to include businesses in more than 20 industries. Our goal is to help our clients become more profitable in today’s challenging economic environment. Our 20 Group process, innovative Benchmark® tools, educational programs, and holistic, in-dealership consulting services can put your business on the path to sustained growth.

Henderson Engineers is a national building systems design firm with a wide array of engineering services and a portfolio representing a full range of markets including business, community, retail, healthcare, and venue. Founded in 1970, we have more than 900 employees and licenses in all 50 states (plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and British Columbia). Through our offices in Bentonville, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Tampa, we help bring buildings to life. Our vision is to be the firm that builds a better world. Henderson is known in the industry for our people-first culture, technical excellence, and innovative designs, and we’ve diligently cultivated an inclusive, best-in-class work environment where people have a voice and opportunities to reach their full potential – both as employees and individuals. Our core values drive us to deliver unrivaled service and solutions that make us the team you want to partner with. Because good design on paper requires great building partners to bring it to life, we offer construction management and commissioning services from our sister company Henderson Building Solutions under one roof. Together, we combine engineering knowledge with in-the-field expertise to provide single-source design-build solutions for any project. Learn more by visiting hendersonengineers.com.