Hale T. Chan

Northwest Natural Gas Co. engages in the provision of natural gas services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. It operates through the Local Gas Distribution and Gas Storage segments. The company was founded by H. C. Leonard and John Green on January 7, 1859 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

The Oregon Investment Council (OIC) is a state-owned pension fund manager headquartered in Tigard, Oregon. OIC is a division of the Oregon State Treasury, which invests all State of Oregon funds, which includes the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund (OPERF) and the State Accident Insurance Fund. They provide low-cost programs for governments and empower Oregonians.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

PacificSource Health Plan provides health insurance plans and services. It provides medical, dental and prescription drug benefits to more than 152,000 members throughout Oregon. The company provides both PPO & HMO-type managed care products and its network includes more than 9,000 health care providers. It also provides coverage for life insurance, vision care, chiropractic services and acupuncture treatments. PacificSource Health Plan was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Springfield, OR.

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of the Lehigh Valley is a chamber of commerce based in Lehigh Valley, PA.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America provides information on how businesses can adapt their workforce development and management strategies to deal with the changing labor market. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America is the world's largest business organization, advocating, connecting, informing, and fighting for business growth and success. The American company was founded by Michael Scown, and Suzanne P. Clark has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Legacy Health operates as a non-profit organization which provides health care services. It offers caregiver, behavioral health, laboratory, imaging, obesity, rehabilitation, and transplant services. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Straight Line Industries, Inc. contracts roadways marking services. Its services include installation of pavement markings, traffic paints, epoxy, preformed tapes, pavements, marking asphalt and concrete surfaces. The firm serves highway construction contractors and paving companies. The company was founded by Pilar G. Dexter in 1993 and is headquartered in Cohoes, NY.

Don Pancho Authentic Mexican Foods, Inc. manufactures and distributes Don Pancho Mexican food products. Its products include spices, flour, corn, organic and multi-grain tortillas, low carb, flavor and gluten free wraps, and tortilla chips. The company was founded by Fransisco Puentes in 1979 and is headquartered in Salem, OR.

CFA Institute operates as non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of chartered financial analyst programs. It offers certificate in investment performance measurement program, investment foundations, and scholarship. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

American Society of Appraisers provides education, accreditation and publication for appraisers. It offers international organization of professional appraisers representing all appraisal disciplines: appraisal review and management, business valuation, gems and jewelry, machinery and technical specialties, personal property and real property. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

The Oregon State Bar Association provides legal services. The non-profit company is based in Portland, OR.

SMART Reading offers literacy support to children. It helps kids become confident readers by providing individual volunteer attention and new, take-home books. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason.

Oregon Business Council operates as non-profit organization, specializes in advocating state policies and investments aimed at reducing poverty in Oregon. It focuses on economic development, education, health, and poverty reduction. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

The Associated General Contractors of America is a leading association for the construction industry, representing over 27,000 firms, including 6,500 general contractors and 9,000 specialty-contracting firms. The private company is based in Arlington, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's mission is to ensure the continued success of the construction industry. The CEO of the company is Stephen E. Sandherr.

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is a monthly e-publication dedicated to helping its members and the 9.1 million-plus women entrepreneurs across the country to power their “whole professional you”—in their business, in their lifestyle, and in their community. The non-profit company is based in McLean, VA. Teana McDonald has been the CEO of the company since 2012. The Circle is an ever-evolving national program designed specifically for premier members who own larger businesses that exceed $1 million in annual revenue. This program offers exceptional connections, access, and learning opportunities above and beyond membership.

The ESOP Association operates as employer-sponsored advocacy and education association focused on employee stock ownership plans. The company was founded by Robert W. Smily Jr. in 1978 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.