Margaret Podlich

Part of WH Group Ltd. (HK), Gwaltney of Smithfield Ltd produces a wide variety of processed meat products. The company is based in Norfolk, VA.

Part of WH Group Ltd. (HK), Smithfield Packing Co., Inc. prepares meat. The company is based in Smithfield, VA.

ReAlta Life Sciences, Inc. is a biotech company dedicated to harnessing the power of immune system through PIC1 technology. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Norfolk, VA.

Children's Health System of Texas operates as a pediatric health care system. It also includes multiple specialty centers, pediatric group practices and a telemedicine network, as well as home health and physician services. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Les Placages St-Raymond, Inc. operates as a manufacturer of veneers for the hardwood plywood industry. The company was founded by Ghyslain Dion, Gaston Moisan and Robert Genois in 1983 and is headquartered in St-Raymond, Canada.

Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (CHKD) is a full-service pediatric hospital located in Norfolk, VA. The non-profit company provides medical care to children from birth to age 21, and their pediatric urgent care centers are the only walk-in clinics in the area that solely treat children. CHKD prioritizes the health and wellness of every child they treat, from outpatient procedures to major surgeries. The CEO of the company is James D. Dahling.

Groupe Lagassé SA is a telecommunications company based in Sherbrooke, Canada. and has subsidiaries in Germany and France. The Canadian company provides telecommunications services. Christian Jacqmin has been the CEO of the private company since 2009.

Foresbec, Inc. is a private company based in Drummondville, Canada.

Physicians for Peace provides medical education and training services. It also offers clinical care services and donated medical supplies. The organization was founded in 1989 by Dr. Charles E. Horton, Sr. and is headquartered in Norfolk, VA.

The PENROD Co. provides wide selection of wood, metal and PVC products. It offers hardwood plywood, furniture, marine application, flooring products, and metal products such as residential and commercial hinges, and general hardware. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA.

ivWatch LLC develops intravenous infiltration detectors. The company was founded by Gary P. Warren in 2010 and is headquartered in Newport News, VA.

Hampton Roads Community Foundation manages and invests charitable funds for individuals, families, businesses and other nonprofit organizations. The company was founded on January 1, 2010 and is headquartered in Norfolk, VA.

Riverside Healthcare Association, Inc. managed healthcare services. It offers acute care, long-term care, physician services, home health, and associated support services. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Newport News, VA.

Brunswick Boat Group designs and manufactures boats. It makes Sea Ray, Bayliner, Maxum, Hatteras, Meridian, and Sealine pleasure boats from 16 to 100 feet and Baja boats from 20 to 44 feet. The company also makes Albemarle, Boston Whaler, Cabo, Laguna, Palmetto, Sea Boss, Sea Pro, and Trophy offshore fishing boats from 11 to 52 feet and Crestliner, HarrisKayot, Lowe, Lund, Princecraft, and Triton fishing, deck & pontoon boats from 10 to 35 feet. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Knoxville, TN.

Crofton Diving Corp. provides commercial diving and underwater inspection services. Its services includes diving, heavy marine construction, design, inspection, consulting services, maritime logistics, lift operations, and crane rental and rigging services. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Portsmouth, VA.

Newport News Shipbuilding Employees Credit Union operates as a banking company. It offers financial services. The firm provides personal and business banking, loans and mortgage, insurance, investment and retirement services. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Newport News, VA.

United Way of the Virginia Peninsula is a non-profit organization that works towards improving the health, education, and financial stability of every individual in the community. The non-profit company is based in Newport News, VA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company collaborates with local businesses, non-profits, and social service agencies to address the most pressing needs of the peninsula. During the fall, the organization works with loaned executives to raise their visibility and reach their fundraising goals. By pledging or donating $150 or more, individuals can receive the Smartcard.

Gillotts School is a UK-based educational institution that was founded in 1950. The school operates and provides education services to its students.

Signify Solutions Ltd. designs and develops authentication software solutions. Its authentication services include on-demand hosted, two-factor, token based and tokenless. The company was founded by John Kenneth Alexander Stewart and David John Abraham in January 2000 and is headquartered in Histon, United Kingdom.

Northern Virginia Technology Council operates as a membership and trade association for the technology community in Northern Virginia. It serves businesses from all sectors of the technology industry, service providers, universities, foreign embassies, non-profit organizations and government agencies. The company is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

University of Virginia Health System provides health care services. It offers patient services, cancer center, children's hospital, heart and vascular center, and neurosciences and behavioral health. The company was founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1825 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

Alumni Association of the University of Virginia assists and encourages relation between alumni and students. The company was founded on July 4, 1838 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP provides legal services. It specializes in general litigation, creditors' rights and bankruptcy, employment practices, intellectual property and family law. Its clients include companies in the high-tech, manufacturing, chemical, computer, energy, entertainment, consumer products, pharmaceutical and telecommunications industries, as well as investment banks, hedge funds, private equity firms, commercial banks and regulated utilities. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in New York.

WHRO is a regional media company that promotes education, culture and citizenship to the citizens of Hampton Roads, Virginia through a variety of services. It runs public television and public radio stations. It also provides products and services for educators and life long learners.

W.M. Jordan Co., Inc. provides construction services. Its services include virtual construction, green building, construction management, design build services, pre-construction services and general contracting. The firm's clients include healthcare, senior living, commercial, education, municipal, and industrial facilities. The company was founded by William M. Jordan and Robert T. Lawson in 1958 and is headquartered in Newport News, VA.

National Student Clearinghouse is a nonprofit organization that provides higher education verifications and electronic education record exchanges. The non-profit company is based in Herndon, VA. The company works with almost 3,600 postsecondary institutions and provide continuing collegiate enrollment, progression, and completion statistics to thousands of high schools and districts. The National Student Clearinghouse is known for its commitment to student privacy and compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The company has maintained the confidentiality and privacy of student records since their establishment in 1993. The CEO of the company is Rick Torres.

Southern Regional Education Board is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works with states to improve public education at every level, from early childhood through doctoral education and the workforce. The organization is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, and operates in 15 member states. Its work is funded by appropriations from member states, as well as by contracts and grants from foundations and from local, state and federal agencies.

Education Commission of the States provides policy research and analysis. ECS has two flagship electronic publications: e-Clips, a daily roundup of the nation's top education news and e-Connection, a weekly bulletin highlighting state policy trends, new reports, upcoming meetings and events, useful Web sites and ECS news.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association administers intercollegiate sports activities. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

The American Council on Education (ACE) is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice. The organization is based in Washington, D.C. ACE provides services for employers, training providers, colleges and universities, and military and working learners. The organization offers a suite of learning solutions informed by adult, community, and blended learning pedagogies, while its services include evaluation, transcript, and technical assistance for students, employers, and higher education institutions. ACE's research and insights focus on equity-minded leadership, institutional transformation, and student success.

The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc. functions as a charity foundation. The private company is based in Williamsburg, VA.