Don Gooding

Nanocomp Technologies, Inc. produces sheets, tapes, wires and yarns. Its products show multi-fold performance over metals, carbon- and polymer composites in aerospace and defense, aviation, automotive, energy and consumer market applications. The firm also provides nanotubes which are tubular cylinders of carbon atoms that have mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical and chemical properties. The company was founded by Robert C. Dean, Joseph J. Brown, David Lashmore and Peter L. Antoinette in 2004 and is headquartered in Merrimack, NH.

The Gelato Fiasco, Inc. owns and operates an ice cream shop. It retails and wholesales artisanal gelato and sorbetto flavors. Its products include dark chocolate noir and strawberry balsamic sorbetto, toasted coconut, vanilla bean, espresso chip and stracciatella gelato. The company was founded by Joshua K. Davis and Bruno Tropeano in 2007 and is headquartered in Brunswick, ME.

Tilson Technology Management, Inc. provides information technology professional services. The firm specializes in wireless site acquisition, construction, and maintenance for cellular, smart grid, and government, fiber optic engineering, permitting, and construction management; information systems for the construction industry; software development and systems integration; and consulting in information technology strategy, project management, information security, broadband development, and energy capital project development. The company was founded by Mike Dow in 1996 and is headquartered in Portland, ME.

Kitty Hawk Capital Inc (Kitty Hawk Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1980 by Walter H. Wilkinson, JR. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Coastal Enterprises, Inc. operates as a community development financial institution. It lends and invests money; and provides business services, including business counseling and training, and workforce assistance to companies, job-creating small businesses, natural resources industries, community facilities and affordable housing projects. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Brunswick, ME.

Intelligent Controls, Inc. manufactures and markets electronic measurement and monitoring systems. Its products include LTC position monitors, circuit breaker, transformer, overhead line, grid insite, gridsense HV camera and SF6 dryer. The company was founded in 1978 by Alan Lukas and is headquartered in Saco, ME.

Maine Biotechnology Services, Inc. manufactures vitro diagnostic substances. Its products include biomarkers, secondary ABS/controls/tags, human hormones and veterinary. The firm's antibody services including, hybridoma development, polyclonal antibody development, antibody production, purification and post processing The company was founded by Joseph Chandler in 1990 and is headquartered in Portland, ME.

The Community Development Venture Capital Alliance provides venture capital and investment fund services. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded in 1993 by Nat V. Henshaw.

Coast of Maine Organic Products, Inc. engages in soil composting. Its products include soils and composts, mulches, fertilizers, and master nursery. The company was founded by Carlos J. Quijano and Jean Quijano in 1996 and is headquartered in Portland, ME.

Maine Venture Fund is a venture capital firm founded in 1995. The firm is headquartered in Newport, Maine.

Bowdoin College is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational residential, undergraduate liberal arts institution founded in 1794. It is located in Brunswick, ME.

Part of Randstad NV, Broadreach Consulting, Inc. provides information technology consulting services. The company is based in Philadelphia, PA. Broadreach Consulting was acquired by Technisource, Inc. on June 09, 2000. The company was founded by Leighton M. Yohannan.

Right Management, Inc. develops and delivers career transition and human resources consulting services. The firm offers services in the areas of attract, assess, develop, engage, align, and transition of employees. The company was founded by John R. Bourbeau and Frank P. Louchheim in 1980 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, Inc. engages in manufacturing garden products. Its soil products include potting, cow manure, play sand, landscape, humus and garden soils. The company is headquartered in Poland Spring, ME.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co. is a learning company, which engages in instructional curriculum, assessment, technology, and professional learning. The company was founded in 1832 by William Ticknor and James Fields and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Soleras Advanced Coatings Ltd. manufactures materials, vacuum components and consumables. Its products include sputtering equipment aand targets. The firm offers process support and project management, analytical capabilities, sputter target development and testing capabilities services. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Biddeford, ME.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a business organization that creates solutions for the betterment of communities and the world. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is based in Washington, and the CEO of the non-profit company is Suzanne P. Clark. The American company focuses on anticipating, developing, and deploying solutions to current and future challenges. The foundation is dedicated to strengthening long-term competitiveness and educating the public on the conditions necessary for businesses and communities to thrive. The company recently published a report on how businesses develop and evaluate their LGBTQ+ inclusive practices.

Management & Training Corp. provides education and training services. It provides services through five divisions: job corps, corrections, MTC medical, international development and MTC works. Each of these divisions provides opportunities through academic, career, technical, and social skills training programs. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Centerville, UT.

American Action Forum is a charitable organization that focuses on educating the public about economic, domestic, and fiscal policy issues. The private company is based in Washington.

Achieve, Inc. operates as an education reform organization that helps states raise academic standards and graduation requirements, improve assessments, and strengthen accountability in the United States. It focuses on making students who graduate from high school prepare for college, work, and citizenship. The firm manages American Diploma Project Network to improve postsecondary preparation for students in various states public schools; provides technical assistance to various states on college and career-ready standards, assessments, curriculum, and accountability systems; conducts research and development services to helps advance the work of states. Achieve was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

BorgWarner Foundation raises funds for charitable purposes. The non-profit company is based in Auburn Hills.

CEI Ventures, Inc (CEI Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Coastal Enterprises, Inc founded in 1994 by Nat V. Henshaw. The firm is headquartered in Brunswick, Maine.

Bush Equities, Inc. manufactures and markets quality down products & luxury bedding. It offers luxury bedding, finest down comforters, pillows, and featherbeds in many natural fibers and hypoallergenic materials. The company was founded by Manson Ellen in 1973 and is headquartered in Yarmouth, ME.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.