Christopher McCormick

L.L. Bean, Inc. provides apparel, outdoor equipment and advice. The firm?s products include for men, women, kids, footwear, outdoor gear, hunting and fishing, luggage, home, and outdoor school. The company was founded by Leon Leonwood Bean in 1912 and is headquartered in Freeport, ME.

Part of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., GWI Holding, Inc. is a private company that manufactures lawn mowers. The company is based in Troy, NY. GWI Holding was acquired by MTD Consumer Group, Inc. on August 31, 2001 for $44 million.

The Nature Conservancy is a conservation organization working around the world to protect land and waters for nature and people. The organization pursues non-confrontational, pragmatic solutions to conservation challenges. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

United Way of Greater Portland operates as an organization the focuses in volunteerism, giving and advocating services. It offers assistance and services to the community partners through donations and gift in funding social works, education, and health. The company is headquartered in Portland, ME.

National Retail Federation operates membership organizations. Its channels of distribution include department, specialty, discount, catalog, Internet and independent stores. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.