Susan Pauly

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. manufactures and markets cigarettes and tobacco products. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

Blue Rhino Corp. provides propane tank exchange and propane fueled products to consumers. Its outdoor living products include grills, barbecue tools and accessories, patio heaters, firepits, fireplace accessories, mosquito traps, furniture/grill covers and more sold under such brands as Mr. Bar-B-Q, Mr. Pizza, Endless Summer, UniFlame, Backyard Basics and SkeeterVac. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. manufactures and markets tobacco products. The firm has tobacco-sheet manufacturing operations and a research-and-development facility in Winston-Salem. Its brands include Camel, Kool, Pall Mall, Winston, Doral, Barclay, Lucky Strike, and Monarch. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

Part of British American Tobacco plc, RAI Services Co. is a cigarette company. The company is based in Winston-Salem, NC.

PureLux, Inc. develops and commercializes advanced lighting technologies based on nano-technology. It delivers exceptional brightness and efficiency through the use of nano materials in thin film devices. The company technologies provide a unique combination of performance and form factor that will enable us to address a wide variety of markets and applications. The company was founded in March 2007 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Novant Health, Inc. engages in the operation of hospitals and provides healthcare services. It is a medical group consisting of physicians as well as numerous outpatient surgery centers, medical plazas, rehabilitation programs, diagnostic imaging centers, and community health outreach programs. Its services include breast health, pediatrics, orthopedics, surgery, and sleep health. The company was founded on July 1, 1997 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

Ford & Harrison LLP provides legal services. It practice in the areas related to labor and employment law including employment litigation, class actions, business immigration and employee benefits. The company was founded in 1978 and is located in Atlanta, GA.

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP provides legal services. The firm provides services to the manufacturing, transportation and energy, financial services, insurance, health care, education, and technology industries. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

Truliant Federal Credit Union provides financial services. It offers personal banking solutions, which include savings and checking accounts, and credit and debit cards; planning investments and insurance. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

Clayton Associates LLC (Clayton Associates) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Stuart C. McWhorter and R. Clayton McWhorter. The firm is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center provides health care services. It is a Winston-Salem hospital providing emergency services, medical services, surgical services, rehabilitation and behavioral health services. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

Rowan Regional Medical Center provides health care services. The firm provides alcohol and drug treatment to cardiology, cancer care, emergency medicine, neurosurgery, rehabilitation and women's health services. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association provides health care services. It operates hospitals, offers health insurance, and advocates health care policy for the people in Virginia. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Glen Allen, VA.

Community Bank, NA provides commercial banking services. It specializes in credit cards, online banking, mobile banking, merchant services, cash management, investment and trust services. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in DeWitt, NY.

Eaglebrook School operates as a boarding school. The private company is based in Deerfield, MA.

Piedmont Triad Partnership operates as a business association. The non-profit company is based in Greensboro, NC. The CEO of the company is Stan Kelly.

Allegacy Federal Credit Union has been helping its members, employees, and communities make smart financial choices for 54 years. The private company is based in Winston-Salem, NC, and has subsidiaries in the United States. With almost $2 billion in assets and nearly $1.60 billion in assets under management in its financial planning group, Allegacy is one of the largest credit unions serving over 166,000 members worldwide. The credit union has 16 locations and nine high school student-run credit unions, offering personal and business financial services to a broad membership base, including the employees, retirees, and families of over 1,800 companies throughout the country. Allegacy's goal is to help its members pursue wellness of mind, body, and wallet. The company was founded in 1967, and the CEO is Cathy Pace.

The Winston-Salem Foundation promotes philanthropy through community organizations. It provides knowledge on current community issues and community leadership bringing diverse voices and groups together to address issues and support high impact opportunities. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

Winston-Salem Business, Inc. is a local agency that conducts external economic development marketing. It focuses on bringing new companies and their latest technologies to the area. The annual marketing efforts include targeting industries and companies in specific sectors through various media including print advertising, direct mail, website, email newsletter, direct visits, events and trade shows. Winston-Salem Business was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

Raymond James Bank NA operates as a bank. It offers securities mortgage, lending, home equity lending, residential mortgages, state bond home loan programs, and deposit services. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

United Way of Greater Greensboro engages in raising money for charitable causes. It offers community-based and community-led solutions for education, financial stability and health. The company was founded by H. Smith Richardson on January 1, 1922 and is headquartered in Greensboro, NC.

The Greensboro Chamber of Commerce engages in promoting and protecting the interest of the business community. It offers advocacy, workforce development, transportation and logistics, utilities, and triad workforce solutions collaborative. The company was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Greensboro, NC.

The North Texas Commission is a public-private partnership that manages the region's unified advocacy voice at the state and federal levels. The private company is based in Irving, TX. The commission is dedicated to advancing the vibrancy of the region and achieves impactful outcomes benefiting the 13-county area it serves. As the lead convener of subject matter experts, the NTC improves the workforce pipeline and cultivates future leaders. The CEO of the company is Chris Wallace.

HICAPS, Inc. provides project management, consulting and engineering services. It is engaged in the provision of management, building diagnostics and telecommunications services. The firm offers solutions for general construction, program management, project scheduling, value engineering, estimating, cost control, contract administration and claims analysis. The company serves the federal, local and state government and commercial clients including contractors, hospitals, manufacturers and educational institutions. HICAPS was founded by Daniel M. Hood and Robert McGee in 1984 and is headquartered in Greensboro, NC.

Kaplan Early Learning Co. provides educational services. It is an international provider of products and services that enhance children's learning. The firm brings market innovative curricula, cutting edge assessments, teacher resource materials and valuable professional development opportunities to early childhood and elementary school educators, caregivers and parents around the world. The company was founded by Leon Kaplan in 1968 and is headquartered in Lewisville, NC.

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center operates as a medical center. It provides volunteer services such as application process, adult volunteers, college student volunteer program and summer volunteer program. The company was founded in 1834 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

Dioko Ventures (Dioko Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Clayton Associates Holdings LLC. The firm is headquartered in Winston-Salem, North California.

WSPR LLC (WSPR fund) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Clay Johnson. The firm is headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.