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Diabetes Research Institute Foundation provides diabetes research services. They provide an array of diabetes management and education activities for patients and their families. They have evolved into a coalition of caring parents, business leaders, families, celebrities, scientists, clinicians and individuals who support the Diabetes Research Institute's efforts. The company was founded by David Sherr in 1971 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Miami Heat LP owns and operates a professional basketball franchise. It is a part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The firm also markets sports merchandise, match tickets and collectible game items. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

DHL Express (USA), Inc. provides supply chain management and logistics services. It offers express & parcel, air & ocean freight, overland transport and contract logistic solutions, as well as international mail services. The firm operates from the Philippines, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Plantation, FL.

Part of Rocket Software, Inc., Renex Corp. specializes in web-based emulation projects for mainframe and midrange applications. The company is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Renex was acquired by Seagull Holdings NV, part of Rocket Software, Inc. from April 27, 2007 on April 27, 2001 for $0.91 million. The company was founded by Robert Peter Thian. Robert Peter Thian has been the CEO since incorporation.

Trans World Airlines Inc. is an airlines operating company, which primarily engaged in transporting passengers, cargo, and mail. Company mainly operates in United States. Company was founded on 1934 and is located in St. Louis, MO.

Med/Waste, Inc. operates as a holding company, which engages in two businesses: medical waste management and commercial cleaning services. The medical waste management operations are conducted through Safety Disposal System, Inc. and Safety Disposal System of South Carolina, Inc. The commercial cleaning services operations are conducted through The Kover Group, Inc. The company was founded in November 1991 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

Part of AbbVie, Inc., Royce Laboratories, Inc. is a company that develops, makes, and sells generic drugs. The company is based in Miami, FL. Royce Laboratories was acquired by Actavis, Inc. on April 17, 1997 for $98.01 million.

Renal CarePartners, Inc. owns and operates a network of kidney dialysis clinics for the treatment of end-stage renal disease in the United States. The firm offers in-center therapies. It also provides home therapies, including daily, nocturnal, and staff assisted home hemodialysis; and peritoneal, continuous cycling peritoneal, and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Hollywood, FL.

Orange Bowl Committee engages in generating tourism for South Florida through an annual football game and supporting events. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Miami Lakes, FL.

National Audubon Society, Inc. conserves and restores natural ecosystems. The firm preserves species of birds, other animals, and their natural habitats. Its projects include saving habitat in the everglades, arctic wildlife refuge, long island sound, and mississippi river basin. The company was founded in 1905 by George Bird Grinnell and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Visit Florida is the official state travel, tourism, and vacation website for Florida. The private company is based in Tallahassee, FL. The company provides information on maps, beaches, events, deals, photos, hotels, activities, attractions, and other planning information for tourists. The CEO of the company is Kenneth E. Lawson.

The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce located in Miami, FL.