ACCION USA is a private, nonprofit organization that provides loans and other financial services to low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs who are unable to access bank credit for their businesses. With economic opportunity, these entrepreneurs, primarily minorities and women, can build assets, better provide for their families and strengthen their communities. Since its inception, ACCION USA has disbursed $10.8 million in loans ranging from $500 to $25,000 to entrepreneurs in New England, Georgia and Florida.

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care is a not-for-profit health plan that provides a variety of insurance plan options and self-funding arrangements to more than a million members in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. Harvard Pilgrim provides innovative approaches to health improvement and disease management, unique online tools that speed and simplify key transactions for employers and providers and personalized health support.

The Dannon Company is America’s founding national yogurt company and continually leverages its expertise to develop and market innovative cultured fresh dairy products in the United States. Headquartered in White Plains, NY, Dannon produces 100 different types of flavors, styles and sizes of cultured fresh dairy products. Dannon is a subsidiary of Groupe Danone, one of the world's leading producers of packaged foods and beverages, and Dannon is the top-selling brand of yogurt products worldwide, sold under the names Dannon and Danone.

ArchBrook Laguna is a total solution provider committed to supplying consumer electronics and computer products to the nation's most successful retailers through state-of-the-art logistical services. With more than twenty years of experience in the industry and an intimate understanding of customers' business needs, ArchBrook Laguna's expertise encompasses several facets of the business support beyond mere distribution.

The nation's premier study abroad organization, Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) offers an unparalleled suite of global education opportunities for colleges, universities and high schools in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1996, CEA has forged partnerships with international universities in 14 countries to offer study abroad programs in Spain, Italy, China, France, Germany and England, among many other destinations. For the second year in a row, CEA has been ranked as one of the fastest growing organizations in the U.S. on the prestigious Inc. 500 Award List, published by Inc.

New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) is the highest governing medical body that tracks, monitors and identifies the spread of infectious diseases within the State of New York. Their responsibility includes managing several initiatives like Health Insurance programs, Family and Community health, Medical permits and licensing, Medical rules and regulations and setting guidelines for general healthy lifestyle prevention and cure for the people of that state.

The Maine's state government is composed of three co-equal branches - the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The legislative branch is the Maine Legislature that is charged with introducing and passing laws. The executive branch is responsible for the execution of the laws created by the Legislature. The judicial branch is responsible for interpreting state laws.

The Dannon Company is America’s founding national yogurt company and continually leverages its expertise to develop and market innovative cultured fresh dairy products in the United States. Headquartered in White Plains, NY, Dannon produces 100 different types of flavors, styles and sizes of cultured fresh dairy products. Dannon is a subsidiary of Groupe Danone, one of the world's leading producers of packaged foods and beverages, and Dannon is the top-selling brand of yogurt products worldwide, sold under the names Dannon and Danone.

PepsiCo is one of the world's largest food and beverage companies with annual revenues of $33 billion. Its principal businesses include Frito-Lay snacks, Pepsi-Cola beverages, Gatorade sports drinks, Tropicana juices and Quaker foods and also make hundreds of other nourishing, tasty foods and drinks that bring joy to our consumers in over 200 countries. Its portfolio includes 17 brands that generate $1 billion or more each in annual sales.

Publishers Clearing House is one of the largest and most successful direct marketing companies in the world. Founded in 1953 as a magazine circulation agency selling discounted subscriptions by direct mail, its business has broadened since 1985 to include a wide variety of merchandise that now accounts for well over half of the company's sales.

Gucci Group is one of the world's leading multi-brand luxury goods companies. The Group creates and distributes high-quality luxury goods, including ready-to-wear, handbags, luggage, small leather goods, shoes, timepieces, jewellery, ties and scarves, eyewear, perfumes, cosmetics and skincare products. Today, the Group directly operates 494 stores in major markets throughout the world and wholesales products through franchise stores, duty-free boutiques and leading department and specialty stores.

Founded in 1961 as the book division of Time Inc., Time-Life took its name from Time Inc.'s cornerstone magazines, Time and Life, but remained independent of both. At the end of 2003, Time-Life was acquired by Ripplewood Holdings L.L.C. and ZelnickMedia Corporation to become part of Direct Holdings Worldwide L.L.C. Direct Holdings Worldwide operates as a leader in the sale of music and video products under the Time-Life brand.

PermissionTV is a media technology company that empowers media brands and video content owners to create one-to-one relationships with their audience. Our quality internet video publishing platform is used to build profitable on-demand broadband TV audiences. Media companies use PermissionTV to configure and manage their own branded Internet TV channels and monetize their audience through ad-supported, pay-per-view and subscription-based services.

PennsyLocal.com is an e-business portal that creates a community of small businesses and consumers, who are interested in supporting each other. The services offered by PennsyLocal.Com include business technology consulting and product marketing with a focus on achieving a global reach for local businesses.

Founded in 2001, MediaWhiz has grown steadily to become a leader in the online advertising space. MediaWhiz provides its clients with five results driven marketing services: Lead Generation, Email Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Display Advertising, and Search Marketing services. Over 3,000 advertisers across dozens of verticals leverage the innovative solutions and online advertising expertise of MediaWhiz to improve their online marketing results.

The nation's premier study abroad organization, Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) offers an unparalleled suite of global education opportunities for colleges, universities and high schools in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1996, CEA has forged partnerships with international universities in 14 countries to offer study abroad programs in Spain, Italy, China, France, Germany and England, among many other destinations. For the second year in a row, CEA has been ranked as one of the fastest growing organizations in the U.S. on the prestigious Inc. 500 Award List, published by Inc.

Publishers Clearing House is one of the largest and most successful direct marketing companies in the world. Founded in 1953 as a magazine circulation agency selling discounted subscriptions by direct mail, its business has broadened since 1985 to include a wide variety of merchandise that now accounts for well over half of the company's sales.

Redcats USA leads the American market in plus size ready-to-wear. Since its acquisition by Redcats Group in 1998, the American division has increased its customer base by several million households. Internet sales of plus-size brands is the driving force behind the growth of Redcats USA, upheld by a reputation built on long-established brands like Lane Bryant, Roaman's, Jessica London, etc.

CCA Global Partners is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States. For nearly a quarter of a century, CCA Global has partnered with entrepreneurial retailers to create a cooperative retail powerhouse unmatched in the marketplace. With 14 independent business brands and nearly 3,600 locations, CCA Global Partners is well positioned to positively impact the success of independent businesses.

Gucci Group is one of the world's leading multi-brand luxury goods companies. The Group creates and distributes high-quality luxury goods, including ready-to-wear, handbags, luggage, small leather goods, shoes, timepieces, jewellery, ties and scarves, eyewear, perfumes, cosmetics and skincare products. Today, the Group directly operates 494 stores in major markets throughout the world and wholesales products through franchise stores, duty-free boutiques and leading department and specialty stores.

Spiegel Brands comforts the fashionable and dresses up the comfortable. The direct marketer's Spiegel catalogs and Web site feature private-label women's clothing, footwear, and accessories designed to create what the company describes as easy style. Apparel (dresses, jackets, coordinates, swimwear, lingerie, and denim) makes up the majority of sales.

For over 30 years, Newport News has been empowering women to express their personal style by offering the latest fashions at easily affordable prices. Their Real Style, Real Value approach means staying ahead of the fashion curve with high-quality, on-trend designs. Their catalogs unique, magazine-style format highlights the versatility of our apparel and includes expert tips, from styling updates to figure adviceto add even more value to your shopping experience.

When the social elite want to work up some highbrow sweat, many choose The Sports Club Company's sports and fitness clubs. The upscale workout company owns and operates three fitness clubs in Southern California (Los Angles, Beverly Hills, and Orange County), three in New York City, one in Washington DC, one in Boston and one in Miami. The clubs offer amenities such as spas, restaurants, fitness centers, swimming pools, and basketball courts. Subsidiary SportsMed offers physical therapy at The Sports Club Company's LA and Orange County locations.

Founded in 1961 as the book division of Time Inc., Time-Life took its name from Time Inc.'s cornerstone magazines, Time and Life, but remained independent of both. At the end of 2003, Time-Life was acquired by Ripplewood Holdings L.L.C. and ZelnickMedia Corporation to become part of Direct Holdings Worldwide L.L.C. Direct Holdings Worldwide operates as a leader in the sale of music and video products under the Time-Life brand.

Lillian Vernon Corporation is a leading 56-year-old national catalog and online retailer that markets gift, household, children's and fashion accessory products. The company specializes in personalization, organization and celebration. They publish three catalog titles: Lillian Vernon, Lilly's Kids and The Big Sale Catalog. Lillian Vernon's corporate headquarters and National Distribution Center are located in Virginia Beach, Virginia on 62 acres.

Founded over 50 years ago as a specialty retailer in mens extra-sized footwear, KINGSIZE grew to become a leading direct mail catalog of Big and Tall men's clothing. In 1995, the company was acquired by Redcats USA, the nation's largest direct mailer of special-size clothing catalogs, including Lane Bryant and Roaman's - and now, KINGSIZE.

In 1983, Chadwick's became the first company to offer women the innovative concept of a fashion catalog with the same high-quality apparel found in department and specialty stores at a fraction of the price. Now, over 20 years later, Chadwick's is still America's favorite one-stop shopping destination for up-to-date women's fashion at values that are unsurpassed. Headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts, Chadwick's is owned by Redcats USA, which is part of the French conglomerate PPR, a leading retailer of consumer and luxury goods.

For almost 10 years, Jessica London has brought quality career, casual and special occasion fashion, plus classic, easy-to-wear separates, comfortable lingerie and sleepwear to women sizes 14W to 34W, including petites and talls; plus shoes to size 12, including a special collection of wide widths. Jessica London is a highly ethical company and requires the highest standard of conduct from their employees and business partners.

La Redoute is France's No 1 Fashion Collection and enjoyed 11 fabulous style-filled years in the UK, too. They are part of RedcatsUSA, which is part of the world's 3rd largest home shopping organisation. Together with other three sister brands in the UK, they bring the best fashion choices from around the world straight to your door.

A plus-size fashion leader for over 60 years, Roaman's was created for the woman who appreciates style and true value. They experienced buyers travel the world in search of exciting new looks that you can wear for every occasion. In short, Roaman's was tailor-made for the plus-size woman who isn't afraid to cause a sensation wherever she goes - glamorous dresses and outerwear, stylish suits, great denim looks, casual easy options and fabulous shoes to complete your look head to toe.

In business since 1901, Lane Bryant brand has become the acknowledged industry leader in women's special-size apparel. They offer a complete wardrobe, including shoes and intimate apparel in a wide range of styles, colors and sizes -- all at value prices. Their sister and brother catalogs include many industry leaders: Roaman's, Jessica London, KingSize, Chadwick's, MetroStyle, La Redoute, BrylaneHome and BrylaneHome Kitchen. Lane Bryant Catalog is a highly ethical company and requires the highest standard of conduct from its employees and business partners.

Since 1978, Tool King has made a name for itself by offering lower prices on tools and machinery, while providing a better level of service than the competition. Launched in 2001, ToolKing.com continues to offers these advantages, and provides innovative features that help customers choose the best product for their needs, and get more use out of their tools. Internet Retailer has recognized Tool King as a Top 50 website and a Top 5 Home Improvement Website.

Ember develops wireless sensor and control network technologies that help make our living and working environments safer, smarter, more comfortable and energy efficient.Ember’s ZigBee-based semiconductors and software enable communication between devices embedded in a variety of building and home automation products. Ember is headquartered in Boston and has a semiconductor development center in Cambridge, England and distributors worldwide.

OATSystems is the recognized RFID framework leader with software that empowers businesses to achieve competitive advantage from radio-frequency identification (RFID). As a pioneer in the development of RFID technology, OAT has been setting the standards in RFID for over half a decade and is responsible for industry firsts that include the largest scale and largest scope of deployments, as well as the most innovative approaches to providing enterprise-wide RFID solutions.

PatientKeeper provides physicians with software that delivers clinical and financial benefits. Only PatientKeeper is designed to support a physician through the entire day. At any time, anywhere, physicians can access their patients' electronic records, write prescriptions, enter charges, dictate notes, document encounters, place orders, or send secure messages to other caregivers – all in a single integrated environment. PatientKeeper has been recognized with the 2006 Microsoft Healthcare User Group (MS-HUG) Award, 2006 and other industry awards.

PermissionTV is a media technology company that empowers media brands and video content owners to create one-to-one relationships with their audience. Our quality internet video publishing platform is used to build profitable on-demand broadband TV audiences. Media companies use PermissionTV to configure and manage their own branded Internet TV channels and monetize their audience through ad-supported, pay-per-view and subscription-based services.

CircleLending is a specialty loan administration company based in Waltham, Massachusetts. The company manages "person to person" loans and mortgages between relatives, friends and other private parties. The company is widely regarded as a pioneer in the U.S. financial services industry for designing products and services for the private loan market.

Mobile Aspects, Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA., is a healthcare technology supplier focused on providing an integrated suite of clinical resource management solutions to automate the management of supply, asset, drug and patient tracking through the One System of CARE solution. The cornerstone of these technological capabilities is Intelligent Radio Frequency Inventory System (iRIS), the industry's leading patent-protected tracking architecture that leverages radio frequency identification (RFID) technology.

ACCION USA is a private, nonprofit organization that provides loans and other financial services to low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs who are unable to access bank credit for their businesses. With economic opportunity, these entrepreneurs, primarily minorities and women, can build assets, better provide for their families and strengthen their communities. Since its inception, ACCION USA has disbursed $10.8 million in loans ranging from $500 to $25,000 to entrepreneurs in New England, Georgia and Florida.

Since 1994 Avitage has helped companies involved in the complex sale transform the way they create and manage selling messages, transfer knowledge, and communicate value. Avitage provides systems and methodologies that enable companies to increase sales effectiveness with new ways for marketing to support sales, and sales to communicate with customers. Avitage is used by marketing organizations to launch new products and to build customer communication content.

PennsyLocal.com is an e-business portal that creates a community of small businesses and consumers, who are interested in supporting each other. The services offered by PennsyLocal.Com include business technology consulting and product marketing with a focus on achieving a global reach for local businesses.

Rentgrow has been providing resident screening services and technologies to the multifamily industry since 1989. Their award winning online resident screening tool, TotalScreen, offers a customizable decision system, credit, national criminal, sex offender, OFAC/SDN, eviction records, address search and more. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company partners with property owners and managers across the United States.

Founded in 2001, MediaWhiz has grown steadily to become a leader in the online advertising space. MediaWhiz provides its clients with five results driven marketing services: Lead Generation, Email Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Display Advertising, and Search Marketing services. Over 3,000 advertisers across dozens of verticals leverage the innovative solutions and online advertising expertise of MediaWhiz to improve their online marketing results.

TimeTrade is the leader in rules-based appointment scheduling solutions. TimeTrade offers highly configurable turnkey solutions that are quick to implement right off the shelf, as well as embeddable solutions for organizations that want to integrate appointment scheduling capabilities into other systems using a Services Oriented Architecture.

 Digital Reef was founded in response to a pressing business need-the need to gain insight into and control over information. That challenge led the Digital Reef founding team to spend two years gathering input from a variety of large organizations and using that input to design a platform capable of automatically discovering, classifying, and managing large volumes of unstructured information.