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National Restaurant Association operates as a foodservice trade association. It advocate for pro-restaurant regulation and operational freedom. The firm provide advocacy and representation, educational networking, tools and solutions, and research and insights. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Navy League of the United States is a non-profit organization that supports America’s sea services: the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and US - flag Merchant Marine. It provides local and national programs to educate the public and congress on the importance of sea services. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

AFCEA International is engaged in the provision of information technology, communications, and electronics services to military and government industry. The firm offers leadership, engagement, and networking opportunities. It focuses on cyber, command, control, communications, computers and intelligence to address national and international security challenges. The company was founded in May 1946 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA.

National Defense Industrial Association engages in the defense and national security education. It offers courses such as configuration and data management certification program, defense systems acquisitions management, mastering business development, and certified modeling and simulation professional certification program. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Arlington, VI.

National Center For Simulation operates as an association of defense companies, government, academic and industry members. The private company is based in Orlando, FL. The CEO of the company is George Cheros.

The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) is a global organization that aims to advance the field of systems engineering through collaboration and thought leadership. The private company is based in San Diego, CA. The organization provides resources and publications on systems engineering, including certification programs, technical publications, and a body of knowledge. INCOSE also offers events and networking opportunities for members to engage with the systems engineering community.

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is a monthly e-publication dedicated to helping its members and the 9.1 million-plus women entrepreneurs across the country to power their “whole professional you”—in their business, in their lifestyle, and in their community. The non-profit company is based in McLean, VA. Teana McDonald has been the CEO of the company since 2012. The Circle is an ever-evolving national program designed specifically for premier members who own larger businesses that exceed $1 million in annual revenue. This program offers exceptional connections, access, and learning opportunities above and beyond membership.

CFG I, Inc. operates a holding company with interests in real estate. The company is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

The Society of Women Engineers is an organization that advocates for women in engineering and technology. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company provides data and research resources on gender equity in engineering and acknowledge the value of a diverse community that includes race/ethnicity, religion, and family. Karen Horting has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

CNL Financial Group, Inc. operates as a private investment management firm providing real estate and alternative investments. It offers financing, commercial and investment banking, and real estate development services for business owners and property developers, property managers, real estate brokers and property owners, tenant operators, and personal banking and home financing customers. The company was founded by James M. Seneff Jr. in 1973 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Axum Capital Partners LLC (Axum Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Denis A. Ackah-Yensu and Muhsin Muhammad II. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

BL Restaurant Operations LLC engages in the franchising and operation of bars and restaurants. It offers handcrafted signature martinis, shareable appetizers and selection of flatbreads, salads, burgers, sandwiches and entrees. The firm specializes in bar, casual dining, specialty drinks, restaurant, cocktails, scratch kitchen, and American food. The company is headquartered in Addison, TX.

Fogo Hospitality, Inc. operates upscale Brazilian churrascaria restaurants under the brand of Fogo de Chão. The firm was founded on 16th February 2018 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

National Merit Scholarship Corp. conducts academic scholarship competition for recognition and university scholarships. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Evanston, IL.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association administers intercollegiate sports activities. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

The Orlando Economic Development Commission provides economic development services. It offers confidential project management assistance, site selection assistance, in-depth market data, connections, financial and entrepreneurial resources, workforce recruitment and training, permitting and scouting film assistance and commercial productions services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

MPC Wealth Management LLC provides financial planning services to individuals and corporations. Its services includes estate, retirement, and college planning; design of employee benefit plans; risk management; planning for the sale or transition of a business; and investment management. The company was founded by Tony Misho and Steve Reich in 1960 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Rocket Crafters, Inc. manufactures space launch vehicles. It engages in rocket propulsion research and development, launch vehicle design-engineering, supply chain development, marketing and sales, and launch service logistics planning and development. It offers intrepid launcher family, launch services, and rocket services. The company was founded by Ronald Jones and Steve Edwards in October 2010 and is headquartered in Cocoa, FL.

Craig Technical Consulting, Inc. provides information technology and related services. It offers system engineering, program project management, IT support services, training analysis and delivery, software design and development, and modeling and simulation. The company was founded in 1999 by Carol M. Craig and is headquartered in Merritt Island, FL.

Enterprise Florida Inc. (EFI) is a public-private partnership serving as Florida's primary organization devoted to statewide economic development. EFI's mission is to diversify Florida's economy and create better paying jobs for its citizens by supporting, attracting and helping to create globally competitive businesses in innovative, high-growth industries. EFI accomplishes this mission by focusing on a wide range of industry sectors, including clean energy, life sciences, information technology, aviation/aerospace, homeland security/defense, financial/professional services and manufacturing. In collaboration with a statewide network of regional and local economic development organizations, EFI helps to improve Florida's business climate, ensuring the state's global competitiveness. Enterprise Florida is committed to assisting companies confidentially with their expansion and location plans. They provide site selection services, demographic information, incentive information, trade leads and much more. They also coordinate introductions to their network of economic development partners located throughout the state.

The Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a platform for businesses to connect, network, and collaborate. The Chamber of Commerce is based in Orlando, FL.

Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates a chain of restaurants. It manufactures and distributes Mexican food products to service restaurants, casual dining, retail, and foodservice channels. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Cypress, CA.

Furrs Restaurant Group, Inc. operates full service dining restaurants. The private company is based in Richardson, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Florida Progress Corp. provides electricity generation and distribution services. It offers generating plants, representing a mix of fossil, nuclear, combustion turbine and combined cycle resources. Florida Progress was founded in 1982 and is headquartered Raleigh, NC.