Merrill Mason

Advanced Animal Diagnostics, Inc. develops integrated systems and solutions for the detection of animal diseases. The firm engages in the researching, developing and commercializing on-farm diagnostic tests, such as QScout MLD for early detection of subclinical mastitis in dairy cows. It also provides solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of veterinary health problems including mastitis and other animal diseases. The company was founded by Rodolfo Rodriguez and Victor M. Minton in July 2001 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan LLP provides legal services. The private company is based in Raleigh, NC.

Entrepreneurial Development Center is a non-profit organization, which provides professional and business direction, networking and educational programs. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Council for Entrepreneurial Development provides an interactive forum for entrepreneurs, investors, service professionals, academicians, researchers and public policy makers. Its services and programs include connections to capital, venture mentoring, and signature conferences empower member companies to go further. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Hutchison Law Group PLLC provides legal services. The private company is based in Raleigh, NC. The company was founded by Merrill M. Mason, Fred D. Hutchison.

ID Technologies Corp. engages in the provision of licensing services. It develops and markets patented self-authenticating fingerprint technology for applications where authentication of the identity of the owner of the card is important and sells exclusive and non-exclusive licenses. The company was founded on March 16, 1994 and is headquartered in Cary, NC.

The North Carolina Biotechnology Center provides research and education grants. Its services include financing, technology assessment, business planning, and marketing strategies implementation. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC.