Cliff S. Thrasher

Edison Electric Institute provides reference materials and information resources on the electricity industry to its members. It offers public policy leadership, strategic business intelligence, and essential conferences and forums. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Enterprise Florida Inc. (EFI) is a public-private partnership serving as Florida's primary organization devoted to statewide economic development. EFI's mission is to diversify Florida's economy and create better paying jobs for its citizens by supporting, attracting and helping to create globally competitive businesses in innovative, high-growth industries. EFI accomplishes this mission by focusing on a wide range of industry sectors, including clean energy, life sciences, information technology, aviation/aerospace, homeland security/defense, financial/professional services and manufacturing. In collaboration with a statewide network of regional and local economic development organizations, EFI helps to improve Florida's business climate, ensuring the state's global competitiveness. Enterprise Florida is committed to assisting companies confidentially with their expansion and location plans. They provide site selection services, demographic information, incentive information, trade leads and much more. They also coordinate introductions to their network of economic development partners located throughout the state.

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. provides energy and environmental research services. It conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. The firm also provides technology, policy and economic analyses to drive long-range research and development planning and supports research in emerging technologies. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Alabama Power Co. engages in the generation, distribution and sale of electricity. The firm owns coal reserves near its Plant Gorgas and uses the output of coal from the reserves in its generating plants. It also sells, and cooperates with dealers in promoting the sale of electric appliances. The company was founded by William Patrick Lay, James Mitchell and Thomas W. Martin on December 4, 1906 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

The James Madison Institute operates as a research and educational organization that engages in the battle of ideas. The non-profit company is based in Tallahassee, FL.

The Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1889 and is committed to promoting responsible economic development, community involvement, and unity of private and public sectors in the Pensacola region. The non-profit company's aim is to make it possible for every Leadership Pensacola (LEAP) class member to understand, support, and help community not-for-profit organization (s) meet their mission within the greater Pensacola area. The company is based in Pensacola, FL. The chamber provides leadership and resources to a diverse audience, including community and military leaders, entrepreneurs, and businesses. James N. Hizer has been the CEO of the company since 2010.

Southeastern Electric Exchange operates as a non-profit organization. It is non-political trade association of investor-owned electric utility companies. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

The Florida Chamber of Commerce is a Chamber of Commerce based in Tallahassee, FL and has subsidiaries in United States. The CEO of the non-profit company is Mark Wilson.

Hancock Whitney Bank engages in the provision of investment advisory services. It offers banking, treasury management, commercial financing, institutional asset management, corporate underwriting, and private wealth management solutions. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Gulfport, MS.

Part of The Southern Co., Southern Company Services, Inc. engages in power distribution services. The company is based in Montgomery, AL. The CEO of the company is Mark S. Lantrip.

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Inc. provides research & contributions to clinical trials, prevention and cancer control. The firm operates as National Cancer Institute (NCI) Comprehensive Cancer Center. The company was founded by Lee H. Moffitt in 1981 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory operates as laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Golden, CO.

Bipartisan Policy Center is an American company that believes in the importance of bipartisanship. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company takes views from both parties and work together to find solutions. The company helps American businesses thrive and compete by driving policies that support workers and spark innovation. The company was founded by Howard H. Baker, Thomas Andrew Daschle, Bob Dole.

Alliance to Save Energy provides power saving solutions. It operates as a coalition consisting largely of industrial, technological, and energy corporations. The company was founded by Charles H. Percy and Hubert Humphrey in 1977 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey provides social services. It helps in education, financial stability and health sectors. The company was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

The Nature Conservancy of Mississippi, Inc. operates as a conservation organization working around the world to protect land and waters for nature and people. The company is headquartered in Jackson, MS.

United Way of Central Alabama, Inc. supports social agencies and programs. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Balch & Bingham LLP provides legal services. The company focuses on areas such as intellectual property, taxation, creditor rights and bankruptcy, public finance, and securities law compliance. It has offices in Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, Alabama, Atlanta, Georgia, Gulfport, Jackson, Mississippi and Washington. Balch & Bingham was founded in 1922 and is located in Birmingham, AL

Birmingham Business Alliance operates as economic development organization. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, Inc. assists in economic development programs. Its focus on helping the state attract and retain industry. The firm fills a role in the industrial recruitment process by marketing and promoting Alabama as a business location, and by providing research, information and proposals to companies and consultants that are actively searching for a site. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Southern Research Institute is a scientific research organization. It focuses on research in drug discovery, drug development, energy and environment, and engineering. The firm serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, defense, aerospace, environmental, and energy industries The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. manufactures automobiles. Its products include C-Class, GLS-SUV, GLE-SUV and GLE-Coupe. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Vance, AL.

Birmingham Zoo, Inc. operates zoos. Its wildlife also includes sea lions, rhinos, and endangered species form six continents. The company was founded in April 02, 1955 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Southern Electric Generating Co. provides electric utility services. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Nuclear Electric Insurance Ltd. provides nuclear facilities and other risks insurance services. The firm insures electric utilities for damages to insured sites, decontamination expenses incurred at such sites arising from nuclear contamination, other risks of direct physical loss at such sites, premature decommissioning costs, and the costs associated with certain long-term interruptions of electricity supply. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in, Wilmington, DE.

Regions Bank provides consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, mortgage, and insurance products and services. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Nuclear Energy Institute provides policy-making process for the nuclear energy and technology industries. It participates in both the national and global policy-making process. Nuclear Energy Institute was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Business Council of Alabama operates as a chamber of commerce. The non-profit company is based in Montgomery, AL.