P. Anthony Ridder

Knight Ridder, Inc. publishes newspapers and operates advertising sites. It also provides online news and information. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA

Sun Microsystems, Inc. provides network computing infrastructure solutions. It offers its solutions under the Java technology platform, Solaris Operating System, MySQL database management system, Sun StorageTek storage solutions, and UltraSPARC processor brands. The company also develops networking computing products and technologies which include servers, storage, open source software, tools, and training. The company provides solutions to the social networking, entertainment, financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, news, energy, and engineering companies. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

JCK Legacy Co. engages in the operation of media companies. The firm provides local journalism to communities as well as selected national news coverage. It publishes local brands including the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star, The Sacramento Bee, The Charlotte Observer, The (Raleigh) News and Observer, and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. It operates through the Western and Eastern segments. The Western segment consists of media operations in the California, Washington, and the Central region. The Eastern segment includes the media operations in the Carolinas and the East and Southeast regions. The company was founded in 1857 and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

News Media Alliance provides newspapers and non-daily newspapers. It focuses on ensuring the future of new media through communication, research, advocacy and innovation. The company was founded on June 1, 1992 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Silicon Valley Leadership Group operates as an advocacy organization to influence public policy relating to the valley. The non-profit company is based in San Jose, CA.