Leah Pappas Porner

Ohio Power Co. engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power to retail customers. It also supplies and markets electric power at wholesale to other electric utility companies, municipalities, and other market participants. The principal industries served by the company include: primary metals, chemicals and allied products, health services, electronic machinery, petroleum refining, and rubber and plastic products. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Ohio Farmers Insurance Co. provides insurance and surety services to the farmers. It offers crop and property protection insurance under its farm program that provides coverage to farm properties, dwellings, barns, buildings and other farm-related structures. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Westfield Center, OH.

The Ohio Manufacturers Association provides public policy and legislative services to the manufacturing units. Its services includes advocacy services, energy services, information services, workers compensation services, connections directory and freight and shipping. The company is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Westfield Group provides insurance, banking and related financial services. It offers automobile, life and property insurance services. The firm provides flood, motorcycle, car, home, farm and agriculture insurance services. The company has operations in Lancaster and Pennsylvania. It serves the hospitality, health, manufacturing and distribution sectors. Westfield Group was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Westfield Center, OH.

Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. operates and regulates power transmission system. Its services include account management services and market support services. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Case Western Reserve University provides educational services. It offers a variety of undergraduate degree courses and graduate and professional options such as arts and sciences, dentistry, engineering, law, management, medicine, nursing, social work, and more. The firm also offers dual-degree programs. The company was founded in 1826 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

The Aerospace Industries Association has been advocating for the aerospace industry for over 100 years. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. Eric K. Fanning has been the CEO of the company since 2018. With over 300 member companies, the organization is led by CEO-level officers who work to strengthen the industry's ability to support America's national security and economy. The association advocates for effective federal investments, innovative technologies, policies that enhance competitiveness, and a diverse workforce. AIA also helps its nearly 340 members improve the safety of air transportation, make it more secure, and drive exploration and innovation.

Northwest Bank operates as a federal savings institution. It specializes in personal banking, business banking, commercial lending, retail lending, investment and trust services, insurance services. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Warren, PA.

The Cleveland Foundation provides social services and life improvement programs. The company was founded by Frederick Harris Goff in January 2, 1914 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Arconic Defense, Inc. is engaged in the provision of land, sea, and air defense solutions for the Armed Forces of the United States. It offers forgings, sheets and plate, aluminum powder, aluminum investment castings, fasteners, hard alloy extrusions, mill products, and engineered products. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Washington, MO.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

One Columbus is a business collective focused on promoting economic growth in the Central Ohio region. The private company is based in Columbus, OH. The company's mission is to attract and retain businesses in the area, positioning it as a strategic business hub.

Playhouse Square Foundation is a non-for-profit performing arts center that aims to engage individuals and attract guests to its annual events. The organization offers real estate services, space rentals and group and private tours. The organization was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Greater Cleveland Partnership is a business membership association. The firm offers resources include project management, asset to capital, real estate site searches, incentive workforce program assistance and workforce grants assistance. The company was founded in March 2004 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Team NEO is a private, nonprofit economic development organization that works to accelerate business growth and job creation in the 18 counties of the Ohio region. The non-profit company is based in Cleveland, OH. The company aims to build a more vibrant regional economy that is talented, equitable, competitive, innovative, resilient, and prosperous. As the designated JobsOhio network partner, they align and amplify local economic development efforts, conduct research and data analysis, market the Northeast Ohio region, and work to increase access to jobs, education, and training for the region's 4.3 million people.

The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) was founded in 1960 and provides objective, fact-based information about insurance. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company is a trusted source of unique, data-driven insights that inform and empower consumers. The company has more than 60 insurance company members, including nine of the 10 largest writers of property/casualty insurance. Triple-I's focus is to create and disseminate information, and they neither lobby on behalf of the insurance industry nor sell insurance. As a Triple-I member, individuals have access to their team of economists, actuaries, and researchers, as well as an extensive network of thought leaders from academia, business, and government.

United Way of Central Ohio, Inc. provides social advisory services. It firm assists needy individuals and families improve their lives by offering education, job training and access to health care. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Mount Carmel Health System operates health care center. The firm offers cancer care, heart and vascular, maternity, neuroscience, orthopedics and women’s health services. It also operates nursing college and trains medical students from Ohio State and Wright State universities. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

The Palmer-Donavin Mfg. Co. manufactures and distributes building materials, kitchen and bath cabinets, heating, ventilation, and air cooling products. The company distributes materials such as awnings, doors, insulation, roofing, siding and windows. The company has offices in Cincinnati, Delphos, Ft. Wayne, Lima, Warren and Lucasville. The Palmer-Donavin was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Grove City, OH.

Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. distributes and sells natural gas. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers. It offers Customer CHOICE program that offers residential and small commercial customers the opportunity to reduce energy costs by purchasing natural gas from non-utility suppliers. The company is headquartered in Columbus. OH.