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Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, Inc. operates commercial nuclear power plants. It helps the nuclear power industry in achieving the level of safety and reliability through plant evaluations, training and accreditation, events analysis and information exchange and assistance. The company was founded in December 1979 and is headquartered in Itasca, IL.

Foundation for the Carolinas operates as a community foundation. It provides medical research, education, health and community development services. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

The Carolina Thread Trail develops regional network of greenways, trails and blueways. It provides economic development, conservation of land, enhancement of water quality, cleaner air, alternative transportation, recreation for all regional citizens. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

ecoAmerica engages in building climate leadership, public support, and political will for climate solutions. The non-profit company is based in Washington.

Dow Wolff Cellulosics GmbH & Co. KG produces cellulose derivatives. The firms cellulose derivatives are used as additives for building materials and as raw materials for printing inks and surface coatings. The company is headquarter in Bomlitz, Germany.

SPX Corp. is the supplier of infrastructure equipment and products. It operates through the following segments: HVAC, Detection and Measurement, and Engineered Solutions. The HVAC segment engineers, designs, manufactures, installs, and services cooling products for the HVAC and industrial markets, as well as heating and ventilation products for the residential and commercial markets. The Detection and Measurement segment engineers, designs, manufactures, and installs underground pipe and cable locators and inspection equipment, bus fare collection systems, communication technologies, and specialty lighting. The Engineered Solutions segment engineers, designs, manufactures, installs, and services transformers for the power transmission and distribution market, as well as process cooling equipment and rotating and stationary heat exchangers for the power generation and industrial markets. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

UNC Charlotte Foundation is a top 100 public university located in Charlotte, North Carolina. UNC Charlotte Foundation is committed to fostering economic mobility and societal growth through its internationally recognized programs. With over 30,000 students, it is an urban research university that focuses on student success, research, and cultural enrichment.

United Way of Central Carolinas, Inc. is a local and regional partnership of volunteers, donors, staff, agencies and people served, that raises and distributes funds. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Duke Energy Carolinas LLC engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity. It supplies electric services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was founded on November 27, 1963, and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Southwire Co. LLC engages in the manufacture and distribution of electrical wires and cables. It products include tools and equipment, building wire, flexible conduit, industrial products, lead wire, metal clad cable, pump and irrigation, rubber cord, low voltage cables, overhead covered conductors, rod, substation, copper bare and covered, international products, portable cord, telecom, and medium voltage primary underground distribution. The company was founded by Roy Richards, Sr. in 1937 and is headquartered in Carrollton, GA.