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Carrier Access Corp. engages in the development of broadband equipment solutions for communications service providers. Its products enable customers to consolidate and upgrade access capacity for the implementation of converged voice, video, and data services at lower costs. The company was founded By Roger L. Koenig and Nancy G. Pierce in 1992 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) is a non-profit organization that aims to improve the profitability and competitiveness of manufacturers in New Jersey. The private company is based in Cedar Knolls, NJ, and the CEO of the company is Peter C. Connolly. NJMEP is supported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and offers services in operational excellence, innovation and growth strategies, and workforce development. NJMEP has a proven track record of success, having helped manufacturers adapt to the latest innovative technologies and best practices, resulting in more than $5.40 billion in value. NJMEP also has a philanthropic program called Manufacturing Cares, which allows manufacturers to give back to the community.

L2 Solutions, LLC develops a space-based artificial intelligence and machine learning network. The American company was founded in 2010. The CEO is James D. Royston.

Von's Vision is a charity organization founded in 2013 by Von Miller, a two-time Super Bowl world champion and current Buffalo Bills defensive end. The private company is based in Denver. The organization's mission is to provide low-income children with the necessary eye care and corrective eyewear to excel in the classroom and in life.

Boneal, Inc. provides custom solutions, logistics, assembly, software and to commercial, government and defense industries. Its services include kitting, warehouse and inventory management, job shop manufacturing operations and supply chain management. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Means, KY.

Four Star Group, Inc. provides professional services. The private company is based in Cleveland, OH. The company was founded by William B. Patton. William B. Patton has been the CEO since incorporation.

The White Oak Group, Inc. (The White Oak Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2002 by Christopher Melton and Mark Mykityshyn. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

L2 Aerospace LLC provides ground, air and space-based products and services to government agencies. It focuses on delivering unmanned aircraft systems, propulsion technologies, cyber solutions, and engineering services. The company was founded by Lance W. Lord in 2010 and is headquartered in Melbourne, FL.

The Home Front Cares, Inc. provides an emergency financial bridge and responsive support to Colorado's military members, veterans and their families. The company was founded by Joe Henjum and Bob Carlone in 2003 and is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO.

Sletten Construction Co. provides construction services. Its services icnlude construction manager at risk (CMAR), construction management and design/bid/build. The company was founded by John Sletten in 1924 and is headquartered in Great Falls, MT.

Astrotech Space Operations LLC provides repairs and services for space vehicles. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered at Titusville, FL.