Jo Ann M. Gora

Ball State University Foundation manages and administers university-related funds for the support of scholarships, programs and projects. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Muncie, India.

The American Council on Education (ACE) is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice. The organization is based in Washington, D.C. ACE provides services for employers, training providers, colleges and universities, and military and working learners. The organization offers a suite of learning solutions informed by adult, community, and blended learning pedagogies, while its services include evaluation, transcript, and technical assistance for students, employers, and higher education institutions. ACE's research and insights focus on equity-minded leadership, institutional transformation, and student success.

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities & Colleges is an organization that aims to empower higher education boards to govern with confidence. The AGB is based in Washington. The American company provides resources that give important background for higher education boards. The AGB Principles of Trusteeship outline attitudes and actions board members should embody to become highly effective board members. The organization emphasizes the importance of protecting academic freedom and freedom of speech, which are core values in higher education. The business model of higher education is also discussed, as colleges and universities traditionally charged less than the full cost of educating students because they made up the difference through government support and other revenue streams. Henry Stoever has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2019.

Indiana Chamber of Commerce operates as business advocacy organization. The firm provides economic opportunity and prosperity for the people of Indiana and their enterprises. It offers health care savings, employment posters and office solutions. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership is a private company that focuses on human capital, entrepreneurship, innovation, and business climate. The company is based in Indianapolis, IN and has subsidiaries in the United States. The CEO of the company is Melina M. Kennedy.