John Higginson

Applied Systems, Inc. engages in the development of cloud-based insurance software. It provides agency and brokerage management systems. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Park Forest, IL.

FTD, Inc. provides floral related products and services to consumers and retail florists, as well as other retail locations. It markets to members and retail locations in U.S., Canada, the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL.

GUE Liquidation Cos., Inc. engages in the provision of floral, specialty foods, gifts, and related products. It operates through following segments: U.S. Consumer, Florist, and International. The U.S. Consumer segment markets floral and gift products for consumers, including food gifts, personalized gifts, and other gifting products. The Florist segment offers products and services to its floral network members, funeral directors, independent gift shops, other retailers, and to other companies in need of floral and gifting solutions. The International segment refers to the Interflora, which is a direct marketer of floral and gift products in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The company was founded on November 1, 2013 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL.

Wheels, Inc. provides fleet management services. Its services include vehicle financing, acquisition & registration, legal compliance and fuel management. The company was founded in 1939 by Zollie Frank and is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL.

Hyde Park Angels Inc. (HPA) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Jeffrey R. Carter. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Bottom Line is a non-profit organization. It helps thousands of low-income and first-generation students get to college. The organization was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Illinois Technology Association engages in the provision of programs and services focused on development, visibility and talent attraction. It focuses on the growth acceleration of technology companies where members benefit from access to programs in three key areas: development, talent, and visibility. The company was founded by Terry Howerton and Fred Hoch in 2005 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.