The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association) is combining the strengths of the American Institute of CPAs® and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants®, we empower the world’s most highly skilled accountants — CPAs and CGMA® designation holders — with the knowledge, insight and foresight to meet today’s demands and tomorrow’s challenges. We drive a dynamic accounting profession that works every day to build trust, create opportunity and grow prosperity worldwide.

Setting the Standard for Automation™ The International Society of Automation (ISA) is a non-profit professional association founded in 1945 to create a better world through automation. ISA advances technical competence by connecting the automation community to achieve operational excellence. The organization develops widely used global standards; certifies industry professionals; provides education and training; publishes books and technical articles; hosts conferences and exhibits; and provides networking and career development programs for its members and customers around the world. ISA created the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (isa.org/ISAGCA) to advance cybersecurity readiness and awareness in manufacturing and critical infrastructure facilities and processes. The Alliance brings end-user companies, automation and control systems providers, IT infrastructure providers, services providers, system integrators, and other cybersecurity stakeholder organizations together to proactively address growing threats. ISA owns Automation.com, a leading online publisher of automation-related content, and is the founding sponsor of The Automation Federation (automationfederation.org), an association of non-profit organizations serving as “The Voice of Automation.” Through a wholly-owned subsidiary, ISA bridges the gap between standards and their implementation with the ISA Security Compliance Institute (isasecure.org) and the ISA Wireless Compliance Institute (isa100wci.org).

Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina, Inc. (GIENC®) continues to be a leader in an era of change by providing innovative employment, educational, and life enrichment opportunities to local and regional communities throughout eastern North Carolina. Based in Durham, North Carolina, GIENC is affiliated with Goodwill Industries International, a network of 155 autonomous community-based organizations across the United States and Canada. GIENC provides over 300 employment opportunities within its 42 Employment Program Centers. Proceeds from Goodwill donation centers and stores fund grants given to community partners, aid in combating food insecurity and homelessness, provide free educational resources and school kits, and support employment program initiatives.

NCBiotech is a private, non-profit corporation supported by the N.C. General Assembly. Its mission is to transform North Carolina and its life sciences technology-based economic development through innovation, commercialization, education, and business growth.

MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, is the leading trade association in North America for vehicle suppliers, parts manufacturers, and remanufacturers. MEMA has been the voice of the vehicle supplier industry since 1904. Our more than 1,000 members are Strong by Association.

As a non-profit built on Christian values, we celebrate the progression of life and dignity of the individual by empowering all members of our community to live, work and serve to their fullest potential. Twin Lakes began as a legacy of the family of Wade G. and Agnes Coble. The local church formed Lutheran Retirement Ministries of Alamance County, NC and began the mission which became Twin Lakes Community. Twin Lakes first opened its doors in April 1983 with Coble Healthcare, three apartment buildings and ten cottages. By all measures our mission has been successful. Twin Lakes has served thousands of residents and family members from throughout the United States and has grown to include a campus of over 500 independent living residents, in addition to our residents in other levels of care. Twin Lakes encompasses Independent Living, Assisted Living, Healthcare and Rehabilitation and Memory Care residences. Twin Lakes Community is designated by the North Carolina Department of Insurance as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). We are fully accredited by the Commission of Rehabilitation Facilities- Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CARF-CCAC). We have two 5-star rated skilled nursing facilities and our bonds are rated A- by Fitch.

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is an independent private foundation dedicated to advancing the biomedical sciences by supporting research and other scientific and educational activities. Within this broad mission, BWF has two primary goals: to help scientists early in their careers develop as independent investigators and to advance fields in the basic biomedical sciences that are undervalued or in need of particular encouragement.

We wake up, and we believe in keeping 349,000 #UNCAlumni connected. Alumni Association of The University of North Carolina with a mission of serving Carolina and its students — past, present and future. We thank our 64,000 UNC General Alumni Association members who make all we do possible.

Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines inspires every G.I.R.L.™ (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-Taker, Leader) to make a difference and practice a lifetime of leadership. By providing access to countless girl-led experiences, nurturing innovation and making connections, we prepare girls to overcome challenges and advocate for their ideas now and later. Girl Scouts helps girls become a powerful force wherever they go, because girls built of courage, confidence, and character make the world a better place.

The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) is the leading worldwide organization dedicated to the advancement of the understanding, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of thrombotic and bleeding disorders. ISTH is an international professional individual membership organization with over 4,000 members in more than 95 countries around the world. Among its highly regarded activities and initiatives are education and standardization programs, research activities, meetings and conferences, peer-reviewed publications, expert committees and World Thrombosis Day (www.worldthrombosisday.org). Learn more about the Society at www.isth.org.

Nickel Institute is the global association of leading nickel producers. Our mission is to promote and support the use of nickel in appropriate applications. NI grows and supports markets for new and existing nickel applications including stainless steel; and promotes sound science, risk management, and socio-economic benefit as the basis for public policy and regulation. Through our science division NiPERA (www.nipera.org), we also undertake leading edge scientific research relevant to human health and the environment. NI is the centre of excellence for information on nickel and nickel-containing materials and has offices in Asia, Europe and North America. www.nickelinstitute.org

Research Triangle Park (RTP) is one of the oldest and largest science parks in North America, with a 7,000 acre campus, home to 300+ companies and over 50,000 full-time employees. The RTP is a globally prominent, high-technology research and development center that serves as an economic driver for the Triangle Region. Business development, marketing, and strategy for RTP is managed by the private non-profit, Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina, also referred to as the Research Triangle Park Headquarters.