James A. Norberg

Cleveland Avenue LLC (Cleveland Avenue) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Don Thompson and Liz Thompson. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Taco Bell Corp. operates a chain of restaurants. Its products include texas-mexican cuisine foods such as tacos, burritos, gorditas, quesadillas, nachos, chalupas, salads and food items. The company was founded by Glen William Bell, Jr. in 1962 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Part of McDonald's Corp., McDonald's USA LLC is a fast food chain that serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. The company is based in Chicago, IL. Ninety-five percent of McDonald's approximately 13,500 restaurants are owned and operated by independent business owners. McDonalds.com is the hub for everything McDonald's, where customers can find out more about their menu items and promotions. Founded in 2004, McDonald's USA continues to provide quality food and service to its customers.

American Red Cross, Inc. provides individual and family social services. It is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Executive Leadership Council, Inc. operates as a preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. It increase the number of successful black executives both domestically and internationally by adding value to their development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers thereby strengthening their companies, organizations and communities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Women's Foodservice Forum engages in food services industry. It serves the operations, manufacturing, distribution, publishing and consulting industry. The company was founded by Monica Boyles, Elizabeth Brennan, Jenene Garey, Joyce Goldstein, Denise Gorsline, Marcia Harris, Patricia Harris, Laura Hayden, Florence Jaramillo, Edna Morris, Karen Settlemyer, Julia Stewart, Kathleen Talbert, Jo Linda Thompson and Jackie B. Trujillo in 1989 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Part of Panera Bread Co., Panera LLC is a bakery-cafe chain that believes in serving good food in a warm and welcoming environment. The company is based in St. Louis, MO and has 2,128 bakery-cafes in 48 states, offering a menu of soups, salads, and sandwiches made with simple ingredients and without artificial additives. Panera's commitment to baking bread fresh every day in their bakery-cafes and sharing unsold bread and baked goods with neighbors in need has been a tradition that carries on today. Panera is also focused on improving quality and convenience by investing in technology and operations, offering new ways to enjoy their food such as mobile ordering, curbside and rapid pick-up for to-go orders, and delivery. The company was founded in 1987 and Jose Alberto Dueñas has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Recycle Track Systems, Inc. provides waste and recycling management services. The firm offers a waste management application for in-demand trash collection, custom waste disposal services, and commercial dumpster solutions. It serves the following industries: hotels and hospitality, restaurants and food services, property management, stadiums and venues, schools and universities, grocery stores, hospitals, and municipalities. The company was founded by Gregory Lettieri and Adam Pasquale in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City is a non-profit organization that aims to promote economic prosperity in under-resourced communities. The non-profit company is based in Boston, MA. The company achieves this through innovative research and programs that create jobs, income, and wealth for local residents. The CEO of the company is Steven Grossman.

The Honeycomb Project is a non-profit organization based in Chicago that focuses on family volunteering and putting kids at the forefront of social change. The American company has a network of over 30,000 volunteers and work with non-profit organizations to provide support and relief to families in under-served communities. The company's volunteer programs help strengthen family bonds and spark conversations about issues close to home. The company offers opportunities for people of all ages, including virtual projects, and aim to build a city that thrives on service and civic engagement. The Honeycomb Project is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service.

Social Venture Partners Chicago provides investment services. The private company is based in Chicago.

ReUp Education, Inc. provides marketing services to education providers. It helps college students who drop out re-enroll in school and graduate. It provides coaches and a proprietary technological tool gives students the support they need to set goals, develop positive and effective habits, and reach the graduation finish line. The company was founded by Nitzan Pelman in July 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Impact Engine (Impact) is a private Equity and venture capital firm founded in 2011. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Health Care Compliance Association operates as a member-based association for healthcare compliance professionals. It focuses on working in, working with, and supporting healthcare organizations. The company was founded by Brenton L. Saunders and Roy Snell in 1996 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Illinois Lottery conducts gaming activities. It offers instant-win scratch-off games. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Springfield, IL.

Citizen Schools, Inc. operates after-school education programs. Its programs complement classroom learning by engaging students in hands-on learning projects led by adult volunteers and supported by a staff of professional educators. The company was founded by Eric Schwarz and Ned Rimer in 1995 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Renovo Home Partners is a direct-to-consumer platform that provides high-volume, quick-turn remodeling services such as bath, window, cabinet refacing, siding, roofing, and kitchen to homeowners across the United States. The company is based in Boston, MA and has subsidiaries in the United States. Renovo Home Partners is committed to providing superior customer service, outstanding product quality, and expert installation. The CEO of the company is John M. Dupuy.

Part of Yum! The company is based in Vaughan, Canada. Brands, Inc., TB Canada Co. operates restaurants.

Coors Brewing Co. distributes alcoholic beverages. Its brands include Coors Light, Molson Canadian, Coors, Killian's Irish Red, Keystone, Blue Moon, Coors NA and Zima. The company was founded in 1847 by Adolph Coors and is headquartered in Golden, CO

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.