Gregory B. Sweeney

Dairy Mart Convenience Stores, Inc. through its subsidiaries operates as one of the nation's largest regional convenience store chains. It offers a wide range of products and services that cater to the convenience needs of its customers, including gasoline, milk, ice cream, groceries, beverages, snack foods, candy, deli products, publications, health & beauty care aids, tobacco products, select highly consumable general merchandise, lottery tickets, money orders and select customer focused services. The stores are typically located in densely populated, suburban areas on a site which are easily accessible to customers and provide ample parking. Dairy Mart stores are generally free-standing, well-lit structures and designs to encourage customers to purchase high-profit margin products such as deli items, coffee, fountain drinks and other fast food items. The company was founded in 1957 and is operates 480 stores under the 'Dairy Mart' name in seven states located in the Midwest and Southeast which 89 stores are franchised.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. retails premium pet food, supplies, services and companion animals. The firm specializes in pet services, dog food, dog supplies, dog products, dog beds, cat food, cat supplies, cat products, cat beds, fish tanks, fish supplies, small animal and reptile supplies. The company was founded by Walter Evans in 1965 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

vFinance, Inc. provides financial services. It offers institutional brokerage and investment banking services to the professional traders, hedge funds, and other institutional clients. The company was founded by Leonard Jay Sokolow and Timothy Mahoney in February 1992 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL.

A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc. retails arts, crafts, and floral merchandise. It offers painting crafts, fashion crafts, scrapbooking, seasonal and holiday decor, and floral crafts. The company was founded by John E. Parker and William Kaplan in 1985 and is headquartered in Berlin, NJ.

Crane & Co., Inc. manufactures and markets paper products. It offers invitation accessories, digital cards, fine pens, baby products, desks, albums, security papers, journals and address books. The company was founded in 1801 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Sea bags, Inc. provides customized personal items and fashion services. It designs and manufactures handmade tote bags and accessories from recycled sails. The company was founded by Hannah Kubiak and Beth Shissler in 1999 and is headquartered in Portland, MA.

Part of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., GWI Holding, Inc. is a company that manufactures lawn mowers. The company is based in Troy, NY. GWI Holding was acquired by MTD Consumer Group, Inc. on August 31, 2001 for $44 million.

Verrill Dana is a full service law firm with more than 110 attorneys and a growing number of service-based practice groups. The firm has a regional presence in the Northeast, with offices from Maine to Washington, D.C., allowing them to serve clients with interests across the country and around the world. Through scalable staffing, careful communication and skillful project management, Verrill Dana helps individuals and businesses achieve their goals in a manner that suits their unique legal needs and preferred work methods. They embrace the principles behind the Association of Corporate Counsel Value Challenge. They are committed to providing value-driven, quality legal services and practical solutions in a cost-effective manner. Their lawyers are not satisfied being only quality service providers. They strive to earn the status of trusted counsel, advocates and allies in their clients success. Verrill Dana''s enduring commitment to quality client service is complemented by their commitment to community service. Verrill Dana believes that its role as a leading New England business carries a corresponding obligation to give back to the communities in which they live and work. This obligation is fulfilled through the personal service of their lawyers and staff in numerous community organizations, the firm''s prominent charitable giving program and the direct provision of pro bono legal services.

Part of The Vermont Teddy Bear Co., Inc., Calyx & Corolla, Inc. retails flowers and other related floral merchandise. The company is based in Yarmouth, ME. The company was founded in 1988 by Ruth M. Owades. Calyx & Corolla was acquired by The Vermont Teddy Bear Co., Inc. on September 02, 2003 for $3.70 million.

totes isotoner Corp. manufactures and distributes umbrellas, gloves, raincoats, and other weather-related accessories. It offers galoshes, overshoes, winter boots and toasties, snow boots, gloves, slippers, hats and scarves, sandals, and accessories for men, women, and kids. The firm offers its products through stores and online worldwide. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Bowdoin College is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational residential, undergraduate liberal arts institution founded in 1794. It is located in Brunswick, ME.

Maine Medical Center provides health care services. It provides cancer care, geriatrics, emergency medicine, rehabilitation, and radiology services. The firm also provides active programs in undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate medical education, nursing education and allied health professional programs. The company was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Portland, ME.

MaineHealth provides general medical, surgical and other healthcare services. Its health system includes Main Medical Center, St. Andrews Hospital & Healthcare Center, Miles Memorial Hospital and Stephens Memorial Hospital. The company operates long-term care facilities, a home health care service, physician practices and other health care service units. The company is headquartered in Portland, ME.

National Retail Federation operates membership organizations. Its channels of distribution include department, specialty, discount, catalog, Internet and independent stores. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Arise Virtual Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of crowdsourcing and business process outsourcing services. It offers contact center outsourcing platform, omnichannel contact center support, business continuity, and consulting services. The company was founded by Gail Nichols and Richard Stephen Cherry in 1994 and is headquartered in Miramar, FL.

Westlake Hardware, Inc. engages in the operation of hardware stores. It offers power and hand tools, fasteners, paint, plumbing, lawn care, pet, electrical supplies, and barbeque grills and accessories. The company was founded by W. I. Westlake and Scottie Knox Westlake in 1905 and is headquartered in Lenexa, KS.

United Way of Greater Portland operates as an organization the focuses in volunteerism, giving and advocating services. It offers assistance and services to the community partners through donations and gift in funding social works, education, and health. The company is headquartered in Portland, ME.

The Nature Conservancy is a conservation organization working around the world to protect land and waters for nature and people. The organization pursues non-confrontational, pragmatic solutions to conservation challenges. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Camden National Bank provides banking services. It offers personal and business banking and investment management. The company is headquartered in Camden, ME.

Vera Bradley Designs, Inc. engages in the designs, productions, markets and retails of accessories for women. The company was founded on November 15, 1982 and is headquartered in Roanoke, IN.