Clare Cowling

Aver Media is an innovative financing source for Producers and Distributors of Television Programs and Theatrical Feature Films. While institutionally capitalized, Aver Media is a private lender. The Senior Management Team - Peter Sussman, Bradley Sherman, Catherine Stuart and Clare Cowling - have participated in billions of dollars of film and television production involving hundreds of projects. The company's role is to loan money to cash flow productions and entertainment opportunities.

Alliance Atlantis Communications, Inc. produces and distributes television programming and motion pictures. Its channels include Showcase, Food Network, HGTV, Slice, History Television, Showcase Diva, BBC Canada, BBC Kids, National Geographic Channel, IFC, Discovery Health, and Fine Living. The company was founded by Michael I. M. MacMillan in 1985 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Women In Communications & Technology provides opportunities for members to remain relevant and connected through relationships and learning. It offers networking, mentoring and educational opportunities for women in the telecommunications, media and technology (TMT) industries. The company is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.