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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. (KBW) is a full-service investment bank and broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF). KBW offers sales and trading in equities securities of financial services companies.

Barclays Capital, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Barclays Group US, Inc., ultimately owned by Barclays plc (LON: BARC) in Great Britain. Barclays Capital provides large corporate, government and institutional clients a full spectrum of prime brokerage services which includes equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics from their Strategic Consulting team.

Part of AIP LLC, Raytheon Aerospace Co. is a company that manufactures aerospace equipment. The company is based in Madison, MS. Raytheon Aerospace was acquired by The Veritas Capital Fund LP from Raytheon Co. on June 28, 2001 for $157 million.

The Culinary Institute of America refines the world of gourmet chefs. It offers bachelor's and associate degrees in culinary arts and management, as well as continuing education, conferences, travel programs, and e-learning.

Dakota Gasification Corp. produces synthetic natural gas and other byproducts. The firm transforms coal into natural gas, which is supplied to homes and businesses across the Eastern US. Its synfuels plant produces carbon dioxide, fertilizers, solvents, phenol and other chemicals. The company is headquartered in Bismarck, ND.

Viking Range LLC manufactures and markets kitchen appliances. Its products include cookware, ventilation systems, refrigeration, wine cellars, kitchen cleanup, outdoor appliances, cutlery, viking gear, commercial equipment, and kitchen accessories. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Greenwood, MS.

FirstBank engages in the provision of banking services. The firm offers personal and commercial banking, investment solution, insurance services, online services, and mobile banking solutions. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Tennessee Hospital Association is a non-profit membership organization that advocates for hospitals and the patients they serve. The non-profit company is based in Nashville, TN. THA was established in 1938 and offers an Agenda 21 Internship Program that matches minority healthcare students with healthcare organizations. TennCare is the state's Medicaid program that provides healthcare to mostly low-income pregnant women, parents, or caretakers. Wendy Long has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

The Nashville Symphony Association provides live theatrical performances. It is an American symphony orchestra that performs concerts. The company was founded by Walter Sharp in 1945 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Deviney Construction Co., Inc. constructs utility, sewage, and communication projects. The private company is based in Shreveport, LA. The CEO of the company is William C. Deviney.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce conducted extensive market research on the music industry, surveying over 2,500 people and conducting 3 focus groups. The 10-county Nashville economic market has a population of 1.9 million and is the largest metropolitan area within a five-state region. The non-profit company is based in Nashville, TN and has subsidiaries in the United States. The Chamber is a nonprofit business federation focused on facilitating community leadership to create economic prosperity. The region is known for its creativity, growth, and business opportunities, and is home to risk takers. The CEO of the company is Ralph Schulz.

Nashville Downtown Partnership discovers the many downtown events, parking options, concerts, shows, art and gallery openings, Predators and Titans games. It focuses on business recruitment and retention, residential and retail development, public space management, access and transportation, communications and marketing. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Renasant Bank engages in the provision of commercial banking services. It offers wealth management, mortgage loans, insurance, gift cards, mobile and online banking, and retire planning services. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Tupelo, MS.

First Citizens National Bank provides financial solutions. It offers checking, savings, lending, electronic, card, and treasury services. The company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Dyersburg, TN.

The Tennessee Bankers Association is a non-profit organization that represents commercial banks and thrifts in Tennessee. The non-profit company is based in Nashville, TN. The association offers continuing education, monitors state and federal legislative agendas, provides information on the financial services industry, and promotes the public image of financial institutions.

The YMCA of Middle Tennessee provides charitable services. The company is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Mississippi State University Foundation engages as a non-profit organization which receives, invests, and administers private support in the university. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Mississippi State, MS.

Delta Dental of Tennessee provides dental insurance services. It offers dental insurance plans to individuals and groups. The firm?s dental plans coverage include pre-existing conditions and cutting-edge dental procedures and evidence-based dentistry. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Galaxy Technologies, Inc. engages in the provision of engineering, tooling and plastics tooling. It offers detail tooling, composite part tooling, assembly tooling, fabrication, injection molds, and blow molds. It serves aviation, defense, space, and plastics industries. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Winfield, KS.

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South is a non-profit organization that provides various programs and services to promote healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility. Additionally, the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South provides community outreach initiatives, such as food drives and volunteer opportunities. YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South is based in Memphis, TN. The organization offers fitness classes, sports leagues, swimming lessons, summer camps, and after-school programs for children and adults.

BankPlus (Wealth Management) (BPWM) is the wealth management division of BankPlus, a community bank headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi. They are ultimately owned by BancPlus Corp. BPWM was founded in 1909 and provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services to individuals, family groups, corporations, foundations, and endowments.

Galaxy Tool Holding Corp. operates as a holding company with interest in production tooling for the aerospace, defense, and plastic markets. It also supplies precision components and molds for aerospace and plastic industries through its subsidiary. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Winfield, KS.

Tenax Aerospace LLC specializes in leasing aircrafts. It leases aircraft to government entities and private companies. The company was founded by Max Bowman and J.L. Holloway in 2001 and is headquartered in Ridgeland, MS.

Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance, Inc. provides insurance and risk management services. It offers client services and products in commercial lines, group benefits, personal lines and bonding. The company was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in Jackson, MS.