Thomas E. Swanson

7-Eleven, Inc. engages in the operation and owning of convenience stores. Its products include sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings, and mini beef tacos. The company also offers beverages such as coffee and tea, cold pressed juices, beer and wine, energy shots and drinks, big gulp, and Slurpee. The company was founded by Joe C. Thompson Jr. in 1927 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets and grocery stores. Its services include wholesale procurement, category management, pricing, private label brands, marketing and advertising, merchandising support, store design, and business and accounting. The company was founded by Israel Cohen and Abraham Siegel in 1918 and is headquartered in Keene, NH.

Nestle USA, Inc. produces dairy and bakery products. Its products include chocolate and confectionaries, beverages, ice cream, juices, milk products, pet food, prepared foods, and sports nutrition. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Meijer, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets and pharmacies. It offers various products in the areas of baby and toddler, clothing and accessories, crafts and art supplies, electronics and computers, furniture and home products, garden and outdoor, gift cards, groceries, health and beauty, home utility and care, jewelry and watches, kitchen and dining, pet supplies, sporting goods, toys, games and bikes, and video games, as well as fresh produce and meat, pharmaceutical products, and apparel. The company was founded by Frederik Gerhard Hendrik Meijerand in 1934 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Prime Therapeutics LLC provides pharmacy benefits and services to insurance providers. The company manages pharmacy benefits for health plans, employers, and government programs including Medicare and Medicaid. It processes claims and delivers medicine to members, offering clinical services for people with complex medical conditions. The company was founded on August 28, 1998 and is headquartered in Eagan, MN.

Ready Pac Foods, Inc. markets healthy food products. Its products include salad blends, snacks, single-serve salads and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables. The company was founded by Dennis S. Gertmenian in 1969 and is headquartered in Irwindale, CA.

National Grocers Association operates as a national trade association representing the retail and wholesale grocers that comprise the independent sector of the food distribution industry. It represents affiliated associations, manufacturers, and service suppliers, as well as other entrepreneurial companies. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Amway Corp. provides health, beauty and home care markets products. It also offers weight management and sports nutrition products, energy drinks and medicine cabinets; skin care products, including cleansers, toners, moisturizers, eye and lip care products, serums, masques/exfoliators, intensive treatments and men products. In addition, the firm provides cleaning, kitchen, bed and bath, laundry and apparel care, baby care, and pets products; air and water purifiers, batteries and light bulbs, and candles and air fresheners; makeup products for eyes, cheeks, face, and lips; makeup removers; professional car wash concentrates, full-synthetic motor oils, diesel fuel system cleaners, professional auto polish and glaze products, and gasoline fuel system cleaners; and bars, meals, snacks, beverages, breakfast, condiments, rice and pasta, soups and side dishes, and sprays oils and sauces. The company was founded by Jay Van Andel and Richard DeVos in 1959 and is headquartered in Ada, MI.

CobornsDelivers LLC provides online grocery shopping and delivery services. It offers mobile grocery shopping, fresh produce & deli, organic & natural products, large quantity & bulk items, delivery to businesses, gluten-free products and customer service. The company was founded by Simon J. Foster in 1999 and is headquartered in New Hope, MN.

JDRF International is a leader in setting the agenda for diabetes research worldwide, and is the largest charitable funder of and advocate for type 1 diabetes research. JDRF find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and can be fatal. Until a cure is found, people with type 1 diabetes have to test their blood sugar and give themselves insulin injections multiple times or use a pump each day, every day of their lives. And even with that intensive care, insulin is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its potential complications, which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation. It was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Food Marketing Institute, Inc. develops, promotes, and conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Business Leaders For Michigan operates as a non-profit organization that publishes research and benchmarking reports. It specializes in public policy research, public policy strategy, event organization, economic development, and public policy advocacy. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason.

State Bar of Michigan is a professional organization that provides a wide range of services to its members, including career center, employment, ethics helpline, and resources. State Bar of Michigan is based in Lansing, MI. The organization also offers legal assistance to the public, including lawyer referral service, legal aid programs, and probate information.

United Fresh Produce Association produces and wholesales food products. It specializes in fresh produce, fresh-cut produce, non-profit trade association, and fruits and vegetables. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of E&H Family Group, Inc., Buehler Food Markets, Inc. is a northern Ohio grocery supermarket that was founded in 1929 by Ed Buehler and Helen Buehler. The company is based in Wooster, OH and is proud to be recently certified by Great Place to Work. The company operates 14 supermarkets, 8 liquor agencies, outside catering, coffee shops, and a food truck named Ferris. Buehler's is committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of products, and supporting the communities in which they operate. The company offers locally grown produce, certified Angus beef, Gerber's chicken, Foley fish, bakery, catering, and more. The CEO is Mike Davidson.

The Heart of West Michigan United Way operates as a human service organization. It focuses impact in the areas of early childhood development and literacy in West Michigan. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

American Logistics Association operates as an association of manufactures, brokers, distributors and publishers that sell or provide products and services to the military resale systems. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of Carmeliron Corp., Irish Salt Mining & Exploration Co. Ltd. is a British company that engages in the extraction of salt products. The company is based in Carrickfergus, UK. Founded in 1965.

Habitat For Humanity of Kent County, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization. The company is headquartered Grand Rapids, MI.

Borden Dairy Co. produces and distributes dairy products. It offers milk, yogurt smoothies, yogurt, probiotics, creams and cheese products. The company was founded by Gail Borden, Jr. in 1857 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

ISME Holdings Ltd. is a learned body with individual and corporate membership founded in 1946. The private company is based in Birmingham, UK. The British company offers exclusive discounts on selected IT and other benefits to members, including up to 20% discount off laptops, desktops, monitors, and accessories, plus additional discounts during promotional periods. The company also provides access to their highly trained SMA. The Oracle by ISME is a trade publication in the sheet metal sector that offers technical articles and knowledge base from leading industry companies.