Here at State Bank of Illinois, we are proud to be a "community" bank. Our philosophy starts with having the right staff that is experienced and understand the needs of our customers. One advantage of working with a community bank is that deposit and loan decisions are made locally. Whether you are looking for a totally free checking account or a creative way to finance your next purchase, our staff has what it takes to help you out. So whether you are in the bank, on the phone or visiting our web site, you will always find knowledgeable, courteous and professional individuals to help you with all your banking needs. At State Bank of Illinois we believe the relationship is the most important part of banking.

The Oregon Education Association (OEA) is a union that represents about 44,000 educators working in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 public schools and community colleges. OEA’s membership includes licensed teachers and specialists, classified/education support professionals (ESPs), community college faculty, retired educators, and student members. OEA members also belong to the 3.2 million members of the National Education Association (NEA). OEA members are affiliated with Local Associations, which bargain their work contract with support from OEA staff. Local Associations also collaborate with local school districts, community colleges, school boards, and community leaders to provide the basic right of great public education to every student.

SPIE is the international society for optics and photonics, an educational not-for-profit organization founded in 1955 to advance light-based science, engineering, and technology. The Society serves 257,000 constituents from 173 countries, offering conferences and their published proceedings, continuing education, books, journals, and the SPIE Digital Library. Over the past five years, SPIE has contributed more than $22 million to the international optics community through our advocacy and support, including scholarships, educational resources, travel grants, endowed gifts, and public-policy development.

OCP (Oregon Catholic Press) is a not-for-profit publisher of liturgical music and worship resources, offering missals, hymnals, liturgical planning tools, parish events, CDs and more. We help our customers address changing needs with innovative solutions that engage, unite and inspire their community in worship. OCP is the premier source for worship aids and is known for its excellent customer service.

Port Blakely grows and markets renewable forest products around the globe, owning and managing sustainable working forests in Washington, Oregon, and New Zealand. We operate in domestic and international markets through our two business units: US Forestry and NZ Forestry. A family-owned company whose forestry roots run five generations deep, we work to advance the ideals and best practices of stewardship – for our business, our community, and the environment – to ensure we help cultivate a healthy world.

The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is an alliance of more than 140 utilities and energy efficiency organizations working on behalf of more than 13 million energy consumers to increase the adoption of energy-efficient products, services and practices. To do this, the alliance identifies and removes market barriers to energy efficiency to drive permanent change throughout the supply chain. This formalized, lasting approach is known as Market Transformation. Since 1997, NEEA and the region have saved enough energy to power more than 900,000 homes each year. Energy efficiency can satisfy more than half of our new demand for energy, saving us money and keeping the Northwest a healthy and vibrant place to live. NEEA has ranked in the top 100 non-profits and green companies to work for in Oregon, and we “walk our talk” in our LEED-certified headquarters in Portland, Oregon. Come join our team of smart, passionate, and experienced professionals to achieve our mission. If you are looking for a challenging career in an industry with booming potential, you've found the right place! NEEA offers a generous healthcare package, professional development funds, retirement savings with employer matching, remote work options. In addition, we offer a flexible 9/80 schedule to help our employees achieve a better work-life balance.

Founded in 1978, Committee for Children is a global nonprofit dedicated to fostering the safety and well-being of children through social-emotional learning and development. CFC is the world’s largest provider of research-based educational programs that promote social-emotional skills and prevent bullying and sexual abuse. Committee for Children has been working for over three decades to help create a world in which the whole child is not only nurtured, but celebrated. Committee for Children creates research-based, social-emotional learning materials to help children succeed in school and in life, helping create a world in which children can grow up to be peaceful, kind, responsible citizens. The organization’s social-emotional learning materials have taught millions of children skills that help them stay safe, manage their emotions, solve problems, avoid risky behavior, and improve their academics. Today the organization’s curricula reach schools in over 70 countries, including 30 percent of all U.S. elementary schools. Each year, more than 26.9 million children benefit from these programs. For more information, visit cfchildren.org

The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan corporation that represents all 281 Washington's cities and towns before the state legislature, the state executive branch and with regulatory agencies. AWC is a highly respected voice before the Legislature, Congress, government agencies and others and is a catalyst for developing a broad public understanding of the important roles of cities and towns across the state.

Proclaim the Gospel In dependence upon God, we want to win as many people as possible to Jesus Christ throughout the world, proclaiming His Good News by all available means to the millions of people who have yet to respond to the Gospel. Mobilize the Church In dependence upon God, we want to emphasize with the Church the principles of victorious Christian living (Galatians 2:20), so as to stimulate, revive, train, and mobilize the Church to continuous, effective evangelism, follow-up, and church growth. Equip the Next Generation In dependence upon God, we want to hold high the banner of biblical evangelism, influencing Christianity worldwide and raising up a new generation of godly leaders, so that the Church’s commitment to evangelism will never die.

WHO WE ARE The Seattle Metro Chamber is the largest and most diverse business association in the region representing 2,500 member companies and a workforce of about 750,000. OUR VISION We seek an economically vibrant and globally competitive region where businesses of all sizes flourish and prosperity is shared. OUR MISSION The Chamber is a business advocacy organization that helps our members thrive in an equitable and inclusive regional economy. WHAT WE DO At the Chamber, we believe that the business community thrives when the whole community is healthy. And we believe our region is uniquely positioned to compete in the global marketplace because we embrace three key attributes: we create jobs, we are responsible stewards of the environment, and we ensure access and opportunity for all. We play many roles as a result. The Chamber is: 1. a policy advocate and the only Chamber in the area that represents business at the city, regional, state and federal levels; 2. a convener and coalition-builder around issues we all care about, from transportation to education to the environment; 3. a one-stop shop for all of the tools businesses need to grow, from high-quality networking to employee benefits; 4. and a community partner and champion for projects, initiatives and people who make our region globally competitive as well as a great place to live, work and raise a family.

Visit Seattle, a private, nonprofit marketing organization, has served as Seattle/King County’s official destination marketing organization (DMO) for more than 50 years. The goal of these marketing efforts is to enhance the employment opportunities and economic prosperity of the region. To learn more about Visit Seattle, go to visitseattle.org.

Orion is a non-profit social enterprise focused on providing vocational training and employment services for individuals with barriers to employment. Orion is recognized as an award-winning manufacturer in machined and fabricated aerospace components, assemblies, and structures for the aerospace industry.