Jack C. Fortnum

Penford Corp. develops, manufactures and markets naturally based ingredient systems for various applications, including papermaking, textiles, food, pet and animal products, and fuel grade ethanol. The firm operates through two business segments: Industrial Ingredients and Food Ingredients. The Industrial Ingredients segment is a supplier of chemically modified specialty starches to the paper and packaging industries. The company was founded in September 1983 and is headquartered in Centennial, CO.

Part of Power Financial Corp., Crown Life Insurance Co. provides life insurance. The private company is based in Buffalo, NY. The company was founded in 1900. D. Allen Loney has been the CEO of the company since 2008.

Greenfield Global, Inc. engages in the production of specialty alcohols. Its products include fuel ethanol, industrial and beverage distillers’ grains, corn oil, and GreenField naturals. The company was founded by Kenneth E. Field in 1989 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Canada Starch Operating Company, Inc. operates wet corn milling plant. It refines corn to create food ingredients and industrial products including corn starch, corn oil, and corn sweeteners. The company's starches are also used as coatings and sizings in the paper industry. The company was founded in 1858 and is headquartered in Etobicoke, Canada.

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that represents over 1,000 member companies in various industries. The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is based in Chicago, IL, and represents businesses from all industries. The members collectively employ 400,000 employees and generate $24 billion in revenue. The chamber combines the power of membership with its legacy of leadership and business advocacy to drive a dynamic economy. The organization offers extensive benefits and opportunities for members at every level, including networking, professional development, and business advocacy.