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Nellie Mae Corp. provided education loans and related services. The firm offered different higher education loans to borrowers and buys loans from secondary lenders. Its loan options were Federal Stafford, PLUS, and Consolidation Loans as well as private loans under Nellie Mae's EXCEL brand. The company was founded in 1982 and was headquartered in Braintree, MA.

Part of Ambac Financial Group, Inc., Connie Lee Insurance Co. is an American company that guarantees university construction loans. The company is based in Washington. Connie Lee Insurance was acquired by Ambac Assurance Corp. on October 22, 1997.

The Connecticut Bank & Trust Co. is a full service commercial bank, which provides banking products and services. The company offers a comprehensive set of loans, deposit services and investment management products for commercial and retail customers, and cash management products for commercial customers. The company also provides online banking, debit cards, merchant credit card processing, direct deposit of payroll and social security checks and sweep accounts. The Connecticut Bank & Trust through contractual arrangements with third-party providers, offers products and services, including trust and fiduciary services, investment management and stock brokerage services, insurance products, including commercial and personal lines of insurance, and payroll processing. The company was founded on March 12, 2004 and is headquartered in Hartford, CT.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association provides healthcare insurance services. The firm operates several business initiatives in support of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies and represents the Blue System in national forums. It offers insurance products to all segments of the population, including large employer groups, small business and individuals. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association administers intercollegiate sports activities. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

The Association of American Universities operates as an association of public and private research universities. The non-profit company is based in Washington.

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities & Colleges is an organization that aims to empower higher education boards to govern with confidence. The AGB is based in Washington. The American company provides resources that give important background for higher education boards. The AGB Principles of Trusteeship outline attitudes and actions board members should embody to become highly effective board members. The organization emphasizes the importance of protecting academic freedom and freedom of speech, which are core values in higher education. The business model of higher education is also discussed, as colleges and universities traditionally charged less than the full cost of educating students because they made up the difference through government support and other revenue streams. Henry Stoever has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2019.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz LLC engages in the provision of technology enabled enrollment and fundraising management services. It offers student retention and completion, professional development, and student success. The company was founded by Albert Ruffalo in 1991 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Jefferson Science Associates LLC is a private company that specializes in personal technology products such as personal audio gear and office accessories. The company is based in Newport News, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company has been providing these products since 2005 and are dedicated to delivering the right sound, features, and value to their customers.

Echo 360, Inc. operates a learning platform for the institutional enterprise. It offers web-based, interactive, and rich media playback solutions. The firm's target clients include instructors, students, academic administrations, and information technology markets. The company was founded by Geoffrey B. Allen and Steven Lee Geyer on August 27, 2007 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) was founded in 1955 by six visionaries. The non-profit company is based in Boston, MA. NEBHE brings together leaders of education, higher education, government, business, and labor to forge partnerships and advance ideas that enhance the economy and quality of life in the six-state region and around the world. NEBHE works to increase education opportunities for residents and to promote collaboration among the region's colleges and universities to expand access, success, affordability, and the economic impact of higher education.

Southern Regional Education Board is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works with states to improve public education at every level, from early childhood through doctoral education and the workforce. The organization is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, and operates in 15 member states. Its work is funded by appropriations from member states, as well as by contracts and grants from foundations and from local, state and federal agencies.

The American Council on Education (ACE) is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice. The organization is based in Washington, D.C. ACE provides services for employers, training providers, colleges and universities, and military and working learners. The organization offers a suite of learning solutions informed by adult, community, and blended learning pedagogies, while its services include evaluation, transcript, and technical assistance for students, employers, and higher education institutions. ACE's research and insights focus on equity-minded leadership, institutional transformation, and student success.

Education Commission of the States provides policy research and analysis. ECS has two flagship electronic publications: e-Clips, a daily roundup of the nation's top education news and e-Connection, a weekly bulletin highlighting state policy trends, new reports, upcoming meetings and events, useful Web sites and ECS news.

National Student Clearinghouse is a nonprofit organization that provides higher education verifications and electronic education record exchanges. The non-profit company is based in Herndon, VA. The company works with almost 3,600 postsecondary institutions and provide continuing collegiate enrollment, progression, and completion statistics to thousands of high schools and districts. The National Student Clearinghouse is known for its commitment to student privacy and compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The company has maintained the confidentiality and privacy of student records since their establishment in 1993. The CEO of the company is Rick Torres.

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Inc. is an independent organization that focuses on restoring and protecting the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers. It was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Annapolis, MD.

The Mariners Museum is a non-profit organization which owns and operates a maritime heritage museum. It offers group tours, dining options, food and shopping, and exhibitions such as ship model gallery, international small craft center, age of exploration, a head of its time, and sailor made. The organization was founded by Archer Milton Huntington and Homer L. Ferguson in 1930 and is headquartered in Newport News, VA.

The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc. functions as a charity foundation. The private company is based in Williamsburg, VA.

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. LLC produces and markets moist smokeless tobacco products. Its brands include Copenhagen, Skoal, Red Seal, Husky. The company was founded in 1822 and is headquartered in Sandston, VA.

New England Education Loan Marketing Corp. specializes in social services and investment services.

Echo 360 Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company which develops software for learning. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.