Joel Velasco

Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.

Ingenuity Foods, Inc. produces and sells yogurts. Its products include yogurt tubes and yogurt drinks. The firm focuses on brain nutrients. The company was founded by Wolfson Seth Jonathan and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

Avantium Technologies BV operates as chemical technology company. It offers a breeding ground for revolutionary renewable chemistry solutions. The firm specializes in innovations and technologies for catalytic research and development services and systems. The company was founded in February 2000 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Microphyt SA researches, develops, produces and markets natural bioactive products from microalgae. Its solutions are intended to address the needs of personal-care, food and health-care industries worldwide, through a differentiated and sustainable approach and proprietary technologies allow controlled and industrial-scale supply of microalgae biomass and extracts. The firm''s Industrial scale photo bioreactors developed and patented and are designed to produce specific strains of microalgae by preserving cell integrity and yielding commercial quantities of slow-growing or biofilm-forming species. The company was founded by Arnaud Muller-Feuga in 2007 and is headquartered in Baillargues, France.

Part of International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc., DuPont Cellulosic Ethanol LLC is a company that manufactures and supplies cellulosic ethanol. The company is based in Itasca, IL. The company was founded by Philippe Lavielle.

Genencor International, Inc. develops and manufactures enzyme product solutions for industrial, agricultural and health care markets. It finds genes and alters their proteins for use in cleaning, textile, health care, food and animal feed products using gene discovery, molecular evolution, functional genomics and immunology techniques. The company also develops solutions for the biofuels, biodefense and biosafety industries. Genencor International was founded in 1982 and is located in Rochester, NY.

Outlast Technologies LLC researches, develops, designs and markets phase change materials. It utilizes phase change materials (PCM) that absorb, store and release heat for optimal thermal comfort. Outlast is also actively exploring home furnishings, packaging, military, medical and other markets. The company was founded by Ed Payne, Bernard T. Perry in 1990 and is headquartered in Golden, CO.

7thonline, Inc. provides cross-channel merchandise and assortment management solutions to the apparel, footwear, and accessories industries. Its solutions enable soft goods and fashion companies to drive continuous margin growth through effective inventory optimization based on localized demand. The company was founded by Max Ma, Ronald R Reed and Margaret Lesley jones in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

BP Solar International, Inc. designs, manufactures, develops and markets solar electric products. Its customers include the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Frederick, MD.

The Ames Chamber of Commerce is an organization located in Ames, IA. These classes take place at either the Ames or Boone DMACC campus. The non-profit company offers free classes to residents of Story County who are 18 years or older and have a diploma or GED.

American Red Cross, Inc. provides individual and family social services. It is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Women Connect runs projects and networking events to bring together women in business. The firm events are fun and interesting, offering delegates an opportunity to share experiences, meet new people and learn new skills. It specializes in Networking Events, Website Directory, Business Support and Seminars. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Aberdeen, the United Kingdom.

Air Transport Association of America, Inc. engages in promoting safety, security, and health in airline industry. It collaborates with the airlines, labor groups, congress, and administration to improve air travel for everyone. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Virent, Inc. develops and commercializes biofuel technologies. It converts soluble biomass-derived sugars into products molecularly identical to those made with petroleum, including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and chemicals used for plastics and fibers. The company was founded by Randy D. Cortright and James Dumesic in 2002 and is headquartered in Madison, WI.

American Cancer Society, Inc. provides information on cancer occurrence, survival, prevention, early detection, and treatment. The non-profit company is based in Kennesaw, GA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's SHES department is an intramural research program with world-renowned epidemiologists and health scientists. The company was founded in 1913 by Candy Arrington. Karen E. Knudsen has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Part of BP Plc, BP Pipelines (North America), Inc. operates a transportation system for crude oil and refined products. The company is based in Houston, TX.

Founded in 1932, BP Global Investments Ltd. is a subsidiary of BP Plc and operates as an investment holding British company. The company is based in Middlesex, UK.