James Erkenswick

The James Beard Foundation is a non-profit organization that celebrates and supports the people behind America's food culture. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. Established over 30 years ago, the foundation is committed to supporting a resilient and flourishing industry that honors its diverse communities. The foundation amplifies new voices, celebrates those leading the way, and supports those on the path to do so, to create a more equitable and sustainable future. The foundation brings its mission to life through the annual awards, industry and community-focused programs, advocacy, partnerships, and events across the country. The CEO of the company is Clare Reichenbach.

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Navy Pier, Inc. is a waterfront destination and one of the top attractions in the city. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. Visitors can enjoy events, dining, shopping, and more at Navy Pier.

The Chicago Community Trust provides charity services. It offers services to organizations such as social services agencies, schools, health centers, museums and theaters in the Chicago area. The firm provides charitable resources in the arts and culture, basic human needs, community development, education and health sectors. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

CohesionIB, Inc provides buildings software solutions. The company was founded by Thru Shivakumar, Nick Lawrence and Nik Patel and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

World Business Chicago provides economic data and statistical assistance services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital provides primary, acute, subacute, and outpatient care to disabled people. The firm's services include the therapies, physical, occupational and speech. It offers industrial and work related rehabilitation services through steps rehabilitation clinics and to support these primary rehabilitation services. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Greater Chicago Food Depository operates as a nonprofit food distribution and food center providing food for hungry people. The Food Depository distributes donated and purchased food through a network of pantries, soup kitchens and shelters to adults and children in Cook County every year. The Food Depository's programs and services for children, older adults and the unemployed and underemployed address the root causes of hunger. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Naturally Chicago, Inc. operates programs, events, sponsorship, and membership organizations. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company was founded by Jim Slama, Tony Olson, Brandon K. Barnholt, Bill Weiland.

Tock LLC engages in the development of software platform for restaurants. It enables restaurants to create and manage bookings. The company was founded by Nick Kokonas, Grant Achatz, and Brian W. Fitzpatrick in December 2014 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

GrubHub Holdings, Inc. engages in the development and operation of online and mobile platforms for restaurant pick-up and delivery orders. Its technology allows diners to order directly from takeout restaurants. The company was founded by Matthew M. Maloney in 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Dotmenu, Inc. operates an online network of restaurants. The company was founded by Michael Saunders in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry operates as a museum. It conduct exhibitions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

mHUB is an independent hardtech and manufacturing innovation center that aims to convene the entrepreneurial ecosystem around physical product innovation. The American company provides a hyper-resourced environment to entrepreneurs with the goal of commercializing new hardtech innovation that will lead to new businesses, intellectual property, investment, revenue, and job creation. The mHUB community includes over 428 active and alumni startups and small businesses supported by a deep talent pool of product designers and developers, entrepreneurs, engineers, and manufacturers, corporate leaders, industry experts, mentors, and investors. The non-profit company has generated more than $1.49b in capital, launched more than 1,502 products, hired more than 5,193 employees, and has subsidiaries in the United States. mHUB's hyper-resourced environment creates the conditions for physical product innovation to thrive.

Two Roads Group LLC is an investment and advisory firm. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. The company was founded in 2015 by Lou Rassey, Lou Rassey. Lou Rassey has been the CEO since 2015.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Rheaply, Inc. provides inventory management platform for research and development that enables better resource visibility and utilization. The firm offers internet services, research, academic, science, web design, procurement, inventory management, asset management, surplus exchange, asset exchange, and circular economy services. The company was founded by Gerry Cooper in 2016 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center /Incubator/ (Chicagoland Entr Center) is a venture capital subsidiary of Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center provides business development advisory services. It helps clients by providing financing, sales and client development, mentoring, peer-to-peer exchange, grant and new ventures accelerating services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

McNally Capital LLC (McNally Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Ward S. McNally and John P. Rompon. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Winston & Strawn LLP provides legal services. Its service areas include antitrust & trade regulations, employment & labor relations, intellectual property, taxation & trusts, and estates to automotive, aviation, electric power, financial services, and health care. The company was founded by Frederick H. Winston in 1853 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.