Eugene B. McLaurin

Oak Hill Capital Management LLC (Oak Hill Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of OHCM Management LLC founded in 1986 by Robert M. Bass. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Southeast TechInventures, Inc. develops technologies and intellectual property for commercial licensing and production. It focuses on medical devices, diagnostics, biotechnology, nanotechnology, materials, electronics, and agriculture including agricultural biotechnology. The company was founded by Karen L. LeVert and Kristina M. Johnson in January 2003 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

AG Techinventures LLC is an agricultural technology accelerator that further develops intellectual property in agbiotech, infotech, precision agriculture, and bio-renewables to form new spin-off companies to address the unmet needs of the agricultural industry. The company was founded by Karen L. LeVert and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Pappas Capital LLC (Pappas Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 1994 by Art M. Pappas. The firm is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.

The Urban Institute is a nonprofit organization that conducts research and offers evidence-based solutions to improve social and economic policies. The non-profit company is based in Washington and was founded in 1968 by Lyndon Baines Johnson. The American company's objective research helps expand opportunities for all, reduce hardship among the most vulnerable, and strengthen the effectiveness of the public sector. The company studies how family and individual well-being is shaped by economic, social, and demographic trends, and how policies and programs can improve economic security, human capital, family stability, and child development.

First National Bank is a nationally chartered commercial bank. The firm offers personal, business banking services including digital banking, checking, cards, video banking, mortgage, auto, personal loans and online banking. It has offices in Ames, Ankeny, Johnston and West Des Moines. The company was founded by Sandor W. Shapery in 1903 and is headquartered in Ames, IA.

The North Carolina Biotechnology Center provides research and education grants. Its services include financing, technology assessment, business planning, and marketing strategies implementation. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Greater Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Inc. operates as chamber of commerce organization. It offers economic development, public policy, networking, market demographics and building relationships services. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Council for Entrepreneurial Development provides an interactive forum for entrepreneurs, investors, service professionals, academicians, researchers and public policy makers. Its services and programs include connections to capital, venture mentoring, and signature conferences empower member companies to go further. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

KaBOOM! is a national non-profit organization that designs and rebuilds playgrounds or play places for children. It provide community-build training, challenge grants and publications for communities. The company was founded by Darell Hammond in 1996 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

United Way of Central Carolinas, Inc. is a local and regional partnership of volunteers, donors, staff, agencies and people served, that raises and distributes funds. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Holy Angels, Inc. operates as non-profit corporation that provides innovative programs and services for children and adults. It offers programs and services for infants to older adults including: residential living, day services, supported employment opportunities, medical services, physical therapy, special education and habilitation services, creative arts, speech therapy, recreation, spiritual opportunities and family support services through social work. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Belmont, NC.

McKenney Chevrolet, Inc. provides automotive dealership services. It offers Charlotte Chevrolet, Charlotte Cadillac, Belmont Chevrolet, Belmont Cadillac, Gastonia Cadillac, Gastonia Chevrolet, Hickory Cadillac, Hickory Chevrolet, Lowell Cadillac, and Lowell Chevrolet. The company was founded in July 1981 and is headquartered in Lowell, NC.

Huffman Enterprises, Inc. (North Carolina) owns and operates hardware stores. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Hickory, NC.

The Research Triangle Regional Partnership serves as a liaison between businesses seeking to expand or relocate and the various entities that support private sector growth. The non-profit company is based in Raleigh, NC. The company's focus is on the AgTech industry, which benefits from the region's strong agricultural foundation and innovative ecosystem.

Kane Realty Corp. provides commercial real estate services. The private company is based in Raleigh, NC. The company was founded by John M. Kane. John M. Kane has been the CEO since incorporation.

Environmental Biotech is a global product and service provider delivering environmentally appropriate green solutions to drainage, waste water and FOG (Fats, Oil and Grease) problems for business, commercial and municipal entities. The Environmental Biotech group of companies offers a vertically integrated structure providing an effective one-stop-shop solutions source encompassing engineering design, equipment specification and supply, systems installation, commissioning, routine maintenance and emergency technical service cover. Their proven product range mirrors this comprehensive service. Their in-house technology abilities cover all aspects of drainage infrastructure, pumping stations, septic and bio-remediation systems, grease traps, waste water and sewage treatment plant installation, operation and maintenance. The bacterial treatment and elimination of FOG from commercial kitchens and food production facilities is their core skill coupled with the control and eradication of odor sources, vermin control and health hygiene maintenance programs. Planned preventive maintenance programs are essential tools of facilities management to meet legal and municipal regulations. Maintaining high standards and a healthy environment in washrooms protects staff, visitors and customers and directly the business viability.

Missouri Partnership is a public-private economic development organization that has been working since 2008 to attract companies to the state of Missouri. The non-profit company is based in St. Louis, MO, and the CEO of the company is Subash Alias. The company has successfully created over 32,900 new jobs, $1.70 billion in new annual payroll, and $6.40 billion in new capital investment. Some of the recent successful projects include Accenture Federal Services LLC, American Foods Group, Casey's, Chewy Inc., James Hardie, Meta, Swift Prepared Foods, URBN, USDA, and Veterans United. The company's main focus is to increase Missouri's visibility as a competitive business location.

Lindy Biosciences, Inc. engages in the provision of biotechnology services. The company is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Bridge Investment Group is an alternative investment manager with approximately $49.40 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2023. The private company is based in Salt Lake City, UT, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The Australian company is diversified across specialized asset classes, including real estate, credit, renewable energy, and secondaries strategies. Bridge combines its nationwide operating platform with dedicated teams of investment professionals focused on select verticals.