Debbie Stairs

Oak Ridge National Laboratory provides technical and scientific research services. The firm performs basic and applied research in principal areas such as neutron science, energy, supercomputing, advanced materials and national security. It also has research programs in nuclear and atomic physics, nuclear fusion, and microscopy. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Oak Ridge, TN.

East Tennessee Economic Council was founded in 1973 and is based in Oak Ridge, TN. The council is an independent, regional, non-profit, membership organization that supports the federal government's missions in science, security, energy, clean up, and partnerships. ETEC fosters economic growth in partnership with federal assets in the region and advocates for leveraging those assets. The council's mission is to tell their story, connect people, and look for new opportunities to create prosperity and promote regional development. ETEC is at the forefront of new nuclear technologies that have the potential to change the world and has many valuable resources for companies in the nuclear industry.

Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009. The firm is headquartered in Doha, Qatar.

Qatar Foundation operates as a foundation, with interests in education, science and research, and community development. It provides education and research of human, social, and economic development in Qatar. The company was founded by Hamad bin Khalifa Al Tahni and SMoza bint Nasser in 1995 and is headquartered in Doha, Qatar.

Tennessee Technology Development Corp. provides support to high-growth companies. It focuses on entrepreneurship, commercialization, capital, corporate engagement, and outreach. The company is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Coviance, Inc. provides information to credit union and community bank lenders. The company was founded by Omar Jordan in January, 2015 and is headquartered in West Des Moines, IA.

VyStar Credit Union operates as a credit union. It offers checking and savings, lending, business, cards, investments, insurance, and real estate services. The company was founded by Michael Cascone, Jr. in April 1952 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.

Amplifybio LLC is a drug development and commercialization partner that provides preclinical toxicology, safety, and pharmacology testing services to advance therapeutics for the betterment of human health. The company is based in West Jefferson, OH and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was launched out of Battelle in 2021 and has since expanded its services to include R&D and drug characterization services, as well as customizable manufacturing suites for lease. Amplifybio's clients benefit from decades of experience in drug development, safety testing, and manufacturing support services, which help to reduce risks, timelines, and costs of bringing life-saving cures to patients. The company was founded in 2021, and the CEO is J. Kelly Ganjei.

Delta Tucker Holdings, Inc. provides aircraft fleet maintenance and logistics support services to government agencies. It offers aviation solutions, law enforcement training and support, base and logistics operations, intelligence training, rule of law development, construction management, international development, ground vehicle support, counter-narcotics aviation and linguist services. The company was founded on April 1, 2010 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Leidos, Inc. provides scientific, engineering, systems integration and technical services and solutions. It offers solutions and services that leverage the power of data analytics, systems integration, and cyber security across national security, health, and engineering markets. The company was founded by John Robert Beyster in June 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

The Optical Society of America provides publications, meetings, and membership programs in optics and photonics. The private company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Elizabeth Rogan.

The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineer, Inc. provides advancing technology for electrical engineering, computer science, and electronics. The non-profit company is based in the United States and has subsidiaries in various locations.

DynCorp International LLC provides law enforcement, security, base operations, aviation consulting and engineering services to government agencies. It operates major programs in logistics, platform support, contingency operations and training and mentoring to reinforce security, community stability and the rule of law. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

The Columbus Partnership acts as a non-profit, membership-based CEO organization. It engages in all major projects that need strong civic leadership and intend to enhance the quality of our schools, arts and cultural organizations, or the development of downtown Columbus. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Battelle Memorial Institute operates as a science and technology development company. It offers services for government and commercial. The company was founded by Gordon Battelle in 1929 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Part of Battelle Memorial Institute, Battelle Corp. provides atmospheric research. The company is based in Columbus, OH. Lewis F. von Thaer has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

National Defense Industrial Association engages in the defense and national security education. It offers courses such as configuration and data management certification program, defense systems acquisitions management, mastering business development, and certified modeling and simulation professional certification program. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Arlington, VI.

Nationwide Children's Hospital engages in the provision of pediatric health care services. It specializes in otolaryngology services; gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition; hematology, oncology, and blood and marrow transplant; neurology, and sports medicine. The company was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Ambri, Inc. designs and develops storage batteries. The firm's energy storage technology facilitate full integration of variable renewable generation like wind and solar, reduce electricity costs by reducing the need for power plants and transmission and distribution infrastructure, and lead to more reliable and resilient electricity systems. It also develops liquid-metal battery grid-scale energy storage technology. The company was founded by David Bradwell, Ortiz Luis and Donald R. Sadoway in 2010 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory offers energy, national security and the environment research and development services. It offers research services in the areas of microbial and cellular biology, environmental sciences, information analytics, sensing, and measurement technologies. The company was founded on January 4, 1965 and is headquartered in Richland, WA.