A. Scott Welliver

Lord Abbett & Co. LLC (Lord Abbett) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. Founded in 1929, Lord Abbett provides advisory services to a variety of institutional clients, the Lord Abbett Funds and other registered investment companies sponsored by third parties, the Lord Abbett UCITS Funds, the Lord Abbett Luxembourg Fund, other foreign funds, privately offered commingled funds and various separately managed accounts.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai is a Chamber of Commerce based in Shanghai, China.

The National Bureau of Asian Research offers the Chinese Language Fellowship Program, which provides fellowships for American graduate students to undergo a year of intensive Chinese language training. The non-profit company is based in Seattle, WA. The program is open to PhD and current or recent MA students.

Corelle Brands LLC engages in the manufacture and market of kitchen and house ware products. It offers household tools, bake ware, and cutlery products. The firm's brands include CorningWare, Pyrex, Corelle, Revere, EKCO, Baker's Secret, Magnalite, Chicago Cutlery, and Olfa. The company was founded by Edward Katzinger in 1888 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL.

Part of Consumer Products Ndc Management, Consumer Products Ndc distributes leisure products. Consumer Products Ndc was acquired by Consumer Products Ndc Management on October 01, 1994.

Corning International Corp. manufactures fiber-optics and specialty glasses. The company is headquartered in New York.

Greater China Corp. provides investment services that include personal investments, corporate investments, and portfolio investments for investors and partners. It helps to identify, structure, finance, and close transactions, as well as offers Chinese companies with access to the U. S. capital markets. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Corning Optical Communications LLC manufactures fiber optic cables. It offers fiber optic and copper product solutions for customer’s telecommunications networks. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Corning (China) Ltd. manufactures fiber optic cable and components for communications systems. Its products include plastic and glass lenses for eyeglasses, scientific instruments, cameras, projection televisions, semiconductor fabrication equipment, and photonic devices. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

The New York Society of Security Analysts, Inc. operates as a financial services trade group and networking forum for wall street and provides Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

EXCO Partners LP acquires and develops oil and gas properties. Its customers include Atmos Energy Marketing and Anadarko Energy Services. Its areas of operations include Appalachia, Texas, and Louisiana. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.