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Dionex Corp. develops, manufactures, sells, and services chromatography and extraction systems for separating, isolating, and identifying the components of chemical mixtures. The firm's products are used extensively by the environmental, life science, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, chemicals, electronics and power industries. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

IVP Capital LLC provides investment services. The private company is based in New York, NY. The CEO of the company is Oliver Eberstadt.

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

CoreNet Global, Inc. provides real estate services. It offers services to corporate real estate and workplace executives of multinational companies. The firm develops and provides custom executive development programs. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. is an American company that provides an array of industry data prepared by NAREIT staff and other outside sources. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company specializes in REITs, or real estate investment trusts, which are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, and they offer a number of benefits to investors. Steven A. Wechsler has been the CEO of the company since 1997.

The Samuel Zell & Robert Lurie Real Estate Center engages in promoting excellence in real estate education and research. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Commercial Real Estate Finance Council, Inc. is a trade association for the commercial real estate finance industry. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. Its members include balance sheet and securitized lenders, loan and bond investors, private equity firms, servicers, and rating agencies. The council has been promoting liquidity, transparency, and efficiency in the commercial real estate finance markets for 30 years. It also acts as a legislative and regulatory advocate for the industry, setting market standards and best practices, and providing education for market participants.

Real Estate Board of New York, Inc. operates as a real estate trade association. It represents commercial, residential, and institutional property owners, builders, managers, investors, brokers, and salespeople; banks, financial service companies, utilities, attorneys, architects, and contractors. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Inlet Capital LLC is a real estate merchant bank. It provides superior experience investing throughout the entire capital stack and in all types of real estate, in both debt and equity, in the public and private markets. The company was founded by Keith M. Locker and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Grand Central Partnership, Inc. provides supplemental services. It work every day to ensure that their Midtown Manhattan neighborhood remains the world's most desirable business address and a vibrant destination for shopping, dining, nightlife, and tourism. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Falchi Holdings LLC operates as a holding company with interests in manufacturing apparel products. It designs, produces and sells handbags, belts, jewelry, shoes and ready-to-wear apparel. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of N.B. Motors, Inc., Braman BMW, Inc. provides car dealership services. The company is based in Miami, FL.

Sonic Automotive Inc. is a Fortune 500 private company founded in 1997 and based in Charlotte, NC. The company is one of the largest automotive and powersports retailers in the US and is focused on delivering expansive growth while taking progressive measures to be the leader in these categories. The company is committed to becoming the most valuable diversified automotive retail and service brand in the industry. Sonic Automotive's culture is centered around innovation and providing industry-leading guest experiences through strategic investments in technology, teammates, and ideas. Sonic Automotive's new platforms, programs, and people are set to drive the next generation of automotive and powersports guest experiences.

National Jewish Health, Inc. provides healthcare services. It offers personalized medicines that prevents and treats respiratory, cardiac, immune and related disorders. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Part of American International Group, Inc., AIG Federal Savings Bank is a federally chartered savings bank. The company is based in Wilmington, DE.

Explorer Holdings, Inc. engages in the wholesale and distribution of computers, computer peripheral equipment, and computer software. The company was founded on August 4, 1993 and is headquartered in DE.

Ford Dealer Advertising Fund, Inc. provides advertising services. The private company is based in Jacksonville.

Tim Lamb Group LLC is the largest auto dealership sales and acquisitions firm in the United States. The private company is based in Columbus, OH. With fifteen regional directors handling billions of dollars per year in transactions for multiple dealer operators in every part of the country, Tim Lamb Group leverages their factory management experience and retail dealership background to provide top-notch services. Founded in 2006, the company has become the number one choice for dealers looking to sell or purchase a new vehicle dealership.