Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) was founded in 1983 when Tony Alvarez II and Bryan Marsal recognized the opportunity to provide radically different advice and hands-on support to organizations facing operational and financial hurdles – situations demanding action, objectivity and real results. Mavericks determined to challenge the prevailing approach to management consulting, A&M’s founders helped pave the way for what became an industry: turnaround management, corporate restructuring and performance improvement for companies and stakeholders.

The not-for-profit organization offers about 8,000 non-credit, personal-enrichment programs in more than 90 countries, from Africa to Antarctica. Programs, called Exploritas, are taught by experts such as professors, local scholars, and museum professionals and include lectures, field trips, and hands-on activities. Participants experience and learn about art, literature, music, nature, and traditional cultures. Elderhostel was founded in 1975 by world traveler and social activist Marty Knowlton and University of New Hampshire administrator David Bianco.

SkyAuction.com, Inc. was engaged in the online marketing and distribution of travel products and services, such as airline tickets on scheduled flights, hotel and resort accommodations, tour services, and comprehensive travel packages using a no-reserve auction format, as of July 27, 2000. Through its Web site, www.skyauction.com, the company offered excess travel inventory from airlines, hotels, resorts, and tour operators.

United Steelworkers - Canada represents the interests of about 200,000 steelworkers and other represented members in that country. Counting among its ranks more than just steelworkers, members also include miners; upholsterers; and rubber, aluminum, brick, and glass workers. With offices across the country, the USW - Canada assists members with labor issues, including job evaluation, legal services, member education, training, health and safety, and international affairs. The group traces its roots back to 1936, when the Steelworkers Organizing Committee was formed. Six years later, the group joined forces with American laborers to become the USW, the largest private-sector union in North America.

Art Street Interactive (ASI) blends artsy creative types with nerdy computer types to provide Web site design and hosting services. Its expertise includes e-commerce application integration and corporate intranet and extranet development and it offers a range of multimedia services, including video production, animation, Flash media, and CD-ROM authoring. ASI's online reservation system, branded as camava, allows campground operators to manage scheduling, reporting, and other administrative tasks. camava also handles credit card payments and customer tracking. Clients have included several counties in California, the National Parks Service, and the tourism bureau of Kumamoto, Japan. ASI was founded in 1990.

Databeans is a market research firm focused on the semiconductor and electronics industry. Databeans initial goal was to fulfill the need for analog market research data in the semiconductor industry. Databeans has since grown to become a vital source of information and a respected advisor to our clients on all semiconductor product categories and markets.Databeans wants to help your organization communicate the current market conditions for your focus products to management, sales, and marketing professionals at your company.

Computer Assisted Testing Service (CATS) delivers computer-based examinations for Sponsors and Agencies involved in educational, licensing, or certification testing. CATS are continuously seeking to increase testing area coverage to maximize candidates' choices for finding quality testing centers nearby. CATS also has the technology, and staff capacity to expand its business base to include new services, and ventures. CATS future testing administrations will benefit clients from various governmental agencies, certification/licensing organizations, and companies from the private sector. Their future ancillary services will include but not be limited to vehicle registrations, and photographic identification cards. Company Headquarters Computer Assisted Testing Service, Inc. (CATS) is located in Burlingame, CA about 10 miles south of San Francisco, and within driving distance to many of the world renowned greater Bay Area attractions: from Silicon Valley, capital of computer chip makers, to the Valley of the Moon where California wine makers produce some of the finest wines in the world.

Great Bear operates over 3 million sq ft of warehousing space along with an in-house distribution fleet of more than 150 commercial vehicles. With a passion for innovation, investment in technology and a customer-driven focus, it’s no wonder that great businesses with great brands choose Great Bear. Great Bear Distribution has the answers. At more than 20 locations (adding up to more than 3 million sq. ft. of space), the UK company provides a variety of warehousing options (cold storage, dedicated and multi-user storage, bonded warehousing) and distribution services with a fleet of 160-plus vehicles, primarily to customers in the manufacturing and retail sectors.

WNS is a leading global business process outsourcing company. Deep industry and business process knowledge, a partnership approach, comprehensive service offerings and a proven track record enables us to deliver business value to the world's leading companies. WNS is passionate about building a market leading company valued by our clients, employees, business partners, investors and communities. WNS (Holdings) Limited provides offshore business process outsourcing (BPO) services. Its services include data, voice, and analytical services. TWNS (Holdings) Ltd. also provides support services in the areas of travel and leisure; banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI); and industrial and infrastructure. It serves travel and leisure, BFSI, consumer products, retail, professional services, pharmaceutical, media and entertainment, manufacturing, logistics, telecommunications, and utilities industries.

Frederic W. Cook & Co., Inc. provides executive compensation consulting services to corporations in the United States and internationally. Its consulting services include review of compensation programs; development of new plans; and assistance in program implementation and communication. The company focuses on performance-based compensation programs, including salaries, annual incentives, long-term incentives, and stock ownership programs that help companies to attract, retain, and motive employees. Frederic W. Cook & Co., Inc. was founded in 1973 and is based in New York, New York with additional offices in Chicago, Illinois; Los Angeles and San Francisco, California; Atlanta, Georgia; and Tarrytown, New York.

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