Richard T. Cole

Microwave Systems, Inc. manufactures antennas. It offers both military and commercial applications such as radar, missile guidance, navigation, satellite communications and space. The company personnel have the experience, skills and equipment. The company is headquartered in Calabasas, CA.

Southport Partners LP provides financial services. It offers investment banking services such as valuations, capital for fund managers, strategic partnerships, private placements of capital, and mergers and acquisitions. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Southport, CT.

Doyon Ltd. engages in the development and exploration natural resources products. It operates in engineering, drilling operations, remote camp services, and security services. It also engages in oil and gas exploration, government contracting and tourism, among others. It was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Fairbanks, AK.

Johnsen Fretty & Co. LLC provides investment bank assisting services. The private company is based in Stamford, CT.

The Alaska State Chamber of Commerce is an organization dedicated to improving the business environment in Alaska. The organization partners with the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce to host a weekly Business Roundtable Luncheon during the legislative session, where speakers address key issues facing the state and local economies. The non-profit company is based in Juneau, AK. The Chamber represents hundreds of businesses from various regions in Alaska that share a common goal of making the state a viable and competitive place to do business. The Chamber hosts events and advocates for policies that benefit the local and state economies. The Alaska Chamber also supports the Alaska Business Political Action Committee, which provides an opportunity for individuals interested in the future of business to contribute to worthy candidates for the State Legislature, the office of Lieutenant Governor, and the office of Governor.

The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education is a non-profit organization that provides regional interstate compact higher educational services. The private company is based in Boulder, CO.

Alaska Aerospace Corp. provides aerospace safety support services. It provides access to space, through its spaceport for commercial and government interests. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK.

University of Alaska System operates as a holding company with interests in providing educational and research institution that offers academic programs, degrees, and certificates in the arts and sciences. The firm consists of three main universities, each with several satellite campuses in smaller communities. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Fairbanks, AK.

First Carolina Bank engages in providing banking services. Its services include checking, savings, money market CDs & IRAs deposits, consumer loans, credit cards, online banking & bill pay, wealth management, ATM and debit cards. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered Rocky Mount, NC.

Porter Novelli, Inc. provides public relations services. It specializes in direct consumer contact, corporate, public affairs, health care marketing and strategy for technology companies. The company was founded by Jack Porter and William Novelli in 1972 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Telkonet, Inc., Microwave Satellite Technologies, Inc. provides Internet and communications technology services. The company is based in Hawthorne, NJ. Microwave Satellite Technologies was acquired by Telkonet, Inc. on January 31, 2006 for $8.15 million.

MSTI Holdings, Inc. operates as a communications technology company that is specialized in video to the desktop, video conferencing, distance learning, two-way data and Internet access services. It operates as a full-service national Internet service provider and offers complete sales, installation and service of VSAT and business television networks. The company's MST broadband services offer cable television, cable modem high-speed Internet and telephone services to multi-family residences, commercial buildings and institutional owners. MSTI Holdings was founded by Frank T. Matarazzo and is headquartered in Hawthorne, NJ.

Keurig, Inc. manufactures and markets coffee systems which brew coffee and tea. The system uses prepackaged coffee in proprietary K-Cups for its machines. Brewers of Keurig are installed at offices, foodservice locations, and homes. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Wakefield, MA.

Part of Dow, Inc., Shipley Co. LLC is a company that provides business development consulting and training services. The company is based in Marlborough, MA. The company specializes in helping organizations and individuals win business in complex and competitive environments. With a global network of consultants and industry thought-leaders, Shipley supports major business development projects, including strategy development, process improvement, training, sales enablement, capture planning, and proposal writing. The company manages over 1,100 proposal efforts per year and have worked with top government contractors and Fortune 500 companies to improve sales performance and pursuit win rates. Shipley Co. was acquired by Rohm & Haas Co., part of Dow, Inc. from April 01, 2009 on March 16, 1992.

IneoQuest Technologies, Inc. provides business solutions. It audits, monitors, analyzes and troubleshoots digital video from a multi-dimensional perspective, serving customers in the telephony, cable, broadcast and network equipment industries. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Mansfield, MA.

First Carolina Financial Services, Inc. provides commercial banking services. The company is headquartered in Rocky Mount, NC.

Commonwealth North engages in educate Alaskans on significant public policy issues and assist in identifying effective solutions. The company was founded by Governors Bill Egan and Walter Hickel in 1979 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK.