Nicole Horne

Michaels Stores, Inc. owns and operates a chain of specialty retail stores. It provides arts, crafts, framing, floral, home décor and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The firm's crafting classes, in-store events, project sheets and displays, mobile applications and on-line videos; they offer a shopping experience that can inspire creativity and confidence in their customers' artistic abilities. The company was founded by Michael J. Dupey in 1983 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

EII Capital Management, Inc. (EII) is an investment management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Christian Lange and Richard Adler in 1983 as European Investors, Inc. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of EII Capital Holding, Inc. EII provides real estate securities portfolio management services to US and non-US clients and entities.

PLATINUM Technology International, Inc. develops and sells system management and database tools for client server systems. The company was founded by Andrew J. Filipowski in April 1987 and is headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

Apropos Technology, Inc. develops and markets multi-channel interaction management application. The company provides software that manages and monitors customer interaction through communication media such as e-mail, web and voice. Its software is used by customer service call centers, sales and marketing communications and combines internet and telephone functions to let customer service representatives communicate by telephone, email, fax and web. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

Founded in 1985, Green Street Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and broker/dealer located in Newport Beach, California. The firm is affiliated with Green Street Investors and is a subsidiary of Green Street Holdings, Inc. Green Street Advisors' research concentrates on publicly-traded real estate securities including REITs and other publicly-traded real estate companies. The firm provides insight, advice and service to a variety of clients worldwide who seek thorough, timely analysis on private and public commercial real estate markets. Green Street Advisors' clients use their research at the macro, sector, market and company levels to improve their decision-making in many aspects of the real estate capital allocation process.

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

JLP Asset Management LLC (JLP) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by James Rehlaender in 2014 and formerly known as Northwood Securities LLC and Jaguar Listed Property LLC. JLP provides investment advisory services to separately managed accounts, which includes clients that may be deemed pooled investment vehicles, mutual fund, and commingled investment vehicles.

Founded by Dana Telsey in 2008, Telsey Advisory Group LLC (TAG) is an independent equity research and consulting firm focused on the consumer sector, including retail and apparel companies and restaurants. They provide hedge funds, mutual funds, private equity firms and private and public consumer companies the detailed analysis and market context that is necessary to make strategic and investment decisions. TAG covers both US-based and international companies across the consumer landscape, including apparel manufacturers, children and teen retailers, consumer electronics, department stores, discounters, home furnishings, luxury goods, off-price retailers, quick service and specialty restaurants and specialty apparel retailers. Their consulting services include acquisition due diligence, benchmarking, competitive analyses, financial analysis, investor relations functions, market assessments, and valuation.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

UBS Investment Bank provides investment banking and securities brokerage services. Its clients include institutional and corporate clients, intermediaries, governments, and hedge funds. The firm also provides merger and acquisition advisory, private placement, investment research, foreign exchange, equity, and leverage finance advisory services. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Food Marketing Institute, Inc. develops, promotes, and conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The Economic Club of Chicago provides platform to discuss economic, business and social issues. The company was founded by Lucius Teter in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Commercial Club of Chicago works to shape the future of the region to make it a better place for everyone to live, work, and do business. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company's civic committee has announced violence reduction goals and commitments to help address public safety.

Presto Stores Ltd. wholesales and distributes frozen food. The company was founded on March 12, 1964 and is headquartered in Bradford, WY.

Dunnhumby USA LLC is a leader in customer data science and analytics. The private company is based in Cincinnati, OH. The company specializes in working with brands, grocery retail, retail pharmacy, and retailer financial services.

Safeway Construction Co., Inc. provides construction and development services. It offers pre-construction, construction management, and general contracting services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra provides live orchestra presentations. The firm performs as the Cincinnati Pops, is one of America’s finest ensembles. The company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce operates as a chamber of commerce association. The private company is based in Cincinnati, OH and has subsidiaries in the United States. Jill P. Meyer has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

84.51? provides data analytic services. The firm provides business development services. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Bedrock Management Services LLC develops and manages office, retail, and residential properties. The private company is based in Detroit, MI, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded by James Ketai, and the CEO is Kofi Bonner.