Susan Lynd

The Black & Decker Corp. manufactures power tools, electric lawn and garden tools, hardware and home improvement products. The firm has been setting the standard for innovation and design of power tools, accessories, outdoor yard care equipment, home cleaning products, automotive and lighting products, hardware and other home improvement products. The company was founded by S. Duncan Black and Alonzo G. Decker Sr. in 1910 and is headquartered in Towson, MD.

Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. manufactures beverage based drink syrups. It has a spiced-cherry flavor and therefore does not qualify for full-fledged cola status. The firm mixes up beverage brands including its namesake brands and their diet companions, plus A&W and I.B.C., root beers, Canada Dry, Deja Blue, Raging Cow, Red Fusion, Sunkist, Schweppes, Squirt, Welch's & dnL, a caffeinated, colored version of 7 UP. The company was founded in 1986 and is located in Plano, TX

Potomac Electric Power Co. engages in purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity. It also engages in transmission and distribution of electricity to retail customers. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Women Presidents' Organization is a global organization that was founded in 1997 by Dr. Marsha Firestone. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY, and the CEO of the company is Camille Burns. The organization brings together women business leaders worldwide to share insights, support, and encourage each other in their professional development and business strategies. Each WPO chapter serves as a professionally-facilitated peer advisory group for members where they can harness the momentum of their successes and cultivate new strategies that will take them even further. WPO members have guided their business to generate at least $2 million USD in gross annual sales (or $1 million USD for a service-based business).

Syllogistics LLC provides technology consulting services. The private company is based in Anchorage, AK. Syllogistics was acquired by WebVision, Inc. on July 24, 2000.

The American Marketing Association operates professional associations for marketers. The company offers services to marketing professionals including best practices and research studies, job resources, publications and directories. Its publications include flagship semi-monthly magazine Marketing News, as well as journal of marketing, journal of public policy and marketing and a variety of newsletters. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Cerner Galt, Inc. provides drug safety and clinical data management products and services. Its products include dsNavigator, Halo, dsSignal, and dsGateway. Cerner's clients include biotechnology, medical device and pharmaceutical firms. The company is headquartered in Blue Bell, PA.

Primescape Solutions, Inc. provides information technology solutions and professional services. Its offers digital government, software development, project management and data services. The company was founded by Robert J. Dacanay in 1998 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

ATS Corp. provides systems integration and information technology services. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Association for Corporate Growth, Inc. is a global organization founded in 1954 by Kenneth S. Berryman and David H. Brenner. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Canada, and the United States. The company's mission is to drive middle-market growth and it serves 90,000 investors, executives, lenders, and advisers to growing middle-market companies. The company's core focus is on middle-market M&A, with more than 25 years of sell-side and buy-side advisory experience, closing more than 200 transactions with a combined value of more than $1 billion. The company also publishes Middle Market Growth, the official publication of the Association for Corporate Growth, which includes a print magazine, website, weekly e-newsletter, and daily newsfeed. The CEO of the company since 2019 is Brent A. Baxter.

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.

Vistage Worldwide, Inc. engages in the provision of business and executive coaching services. It offers programs such as chief executives, small business owners, key executives, and professional service providers. The company was founded by Robert Nourse, Fred Chaney and Bill Hall in 1957 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is a third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women. The non-profit company is based in Washington. WBENC is a leader in supporting consumer-oriented female entrepreneurs and those who do business with them by raising awareness for why, where, and how to buy women-owned. Founded in 1997, WBENC has over 18,000 certified women's business enterprises, 14 national regional partner organizations, and more than 500 corporate members, most of which are Fortune 500 companies. Pamela Prince-Eason has been the CEO of the American company since 2011.

National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. provides financial regulatory services. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company was founded by Richard B. Jennings, Vince Means.

Economic Systems, Inc. provides a quantitative approach to management problems and challenges for government and private sector organizations. Its services include the provision of assistance to managers through the use of management systems, retirement systems, human resource systems, and information technology systems. The company was founded by George Kettner in 1990 and is headquartered in Falls Church, VA.

The American Association for Public Opinion Research provides public opinion and survey research services.

The Employee Benefit Research Institute develops a saving application. The private company is based in Washington.