Scott Gidwitz

The Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago is a non-profit organization that collaborates with business leaders, public officials, and other civic organizations to promote the social and economic well-being of the region. The Civic Committee was formed in response to a study that concluded that Chicago was experiencing a gradual erosion of its economic vitality. The organization is also working to make Chicago a tech leader where all people thrive. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. The company focuses on game-changing initiatives and have released a report on stabilizing state finances to promote long-term growth. The organization is committed to improving education and has recognized the importance of quality education for the vitality of the city and its people.

Lyric Opera of Chicago provides live theatrical presentations. The company was founded by Carol Fox, Nicola Rescigno and Lawrence V. Kelly in 1954 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.

The Big Shoulders Fund provides financial services. The company was founded by James J. O'Connor, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin and Fred O'Connor in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The John Buck Co. LLC provides integrated real estate services. It develops office, residential, hospitality, mixed-use, and in development projects. The firm also provides leasing services, including market analysis, marketing plan development and implementation, tenant relations, competitive analysis, advertising and public relations, strategic planning and underwriting, lease negotiations, asset positioning, broker relationships, and prospecting and canvassing. The company was founded by John A. Buck II in 1981 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

John Buck International Properties LLC engages in real estate services. It offers property development and rental services. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.

Chicago Botanic Garden promotes understanding and conservation of plants. Its activities include educational & horticulture programs such as representing varied landscape elements and specialty collections, plant conservation, as well as art, culture, and humanities programs. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Glencoe, IL

City of Hope National Medical Center is an independent biomedical, treatment, and education center that focuses on basic and clinical research in cancer, diabetes, and other chronic, life-threatening diseases. The non-profit company is based in Duarte, CA. City of Hope offers virtual tours of its world-renowned facilities, where people can learn about the company's efforts to make a difference in the lives of those with serious illnesses such as cancer and diabetes. The company was founded in 1913. Robert W. Stone has been the CEO of the company since 1996.

Hyde Park Angels Inc. (HPA) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Jeffrey R. Carter. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Myelin Repair Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization that operates to provide funds for research that lead to publications of scientific articles. It offers discovery biology, translational medicine, and clinical researches. The company was founded by Scott Johnson in 2004 and is headquartered in Saratoga, CA.