Conservation International is dedicated to protecting the environment and its inhabitants. The not-for-profit works in more than 40 countries on four continents. Conservation International staff focuses on biodiversity hotspots, wilderness areas with high-biodiversity, and certain marine areas. CI's Center for Biodiversity Science collects data, develops conservation plans, and creates partnerships to reach its targets. Programs include working with farming cooperatives to increase efficiency, promote ecotourism, track sea turtles, and restore threatened forests. Because the group believes human welfare is important to conservation, Conservation International also supports health and family planning clinics in developing nations. CI was founded in 1987.

Boston College was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1863 and, with 3 teachers and 22 students, opened its doors on September 5, 1864. Through its first seven decades, it remained an exclusively liberal arts institution with emphasis on the Greek and Latin classics, English and modern languages, and philosophy and religion. Originally located on Harrison Avenue in Boston's South End, where it shared quarters with Boston College High School, the University outgrew its urban setting toward the end of its first 50 years. It moved to then-rural Chestnut Hill, on the site of the former Lawrence farm, where ground was broken on June 19, 1909 for the construction of Gasson Hall. Gasson, known at the time as the Recitation Building, opened in March 1913. The three other buildings that would form the core of the campus ­ St. Mary's Hall, Devlin Hall, and Bapst Library ­ opened in 1917, 1924, and 1928, respectively. During the 1940s, new purchases doubled the size of the main campus. In 1974, Boston College acquired Newton College of the Sacred Heart, 1.5 miles away. With 15 buildings on 40 acres, it is now the site of the Law School and residence halls housing more than 800 students. In November 1999, Boston College launched a $400 million fund-raising campaign. "Ever to Excel: The Campaign for Boston College" will create 100 endowed faculty chairs, add $50 million to undergraduate and graduate financial aid, target support for academic centers, libraries, and selected undergraduate and graduate programs, and help fund new construction, including a planned student center and humanities building.

PowerSecure International, Inc. provides energy and smart grid solutions, and energy services. PowerSecure International, Inc. Energy and Smart Grid Solutions segments products and services include Interactive Distributed Generation power systems; smart grid monitoring for electric utilities; peak shaving and demand response; standby power dispatch and control; and switchgear products and systems under the NexGear brand name. This segment also provides utility infrastructure products and services, including transmission and distribution system construction and maintenance under the UtilityServices brand name; engineering and consulting capabilities under the UtilityEngineering and PowerServices brand names; regulatory consulting; electric grid system design; LED lighting for refrigerated cases in grocery, drug, and convenience stores under the EfficientLights brand name; other LED-based lighting, including street lights; and lighting and efficiency products for commercial and industrial customers under the EnergyLite brand name.

EOL has been in business since 1989 and is a highly successful, full-service entertainment production and consulting company. We specialize in the production of large-scale special events such as parades, festivals, ceremonies and corporate meetings and in providing consulting services to the industry. EOL can provide a variety of special event and festival production services; from a short-term consultation to a full-scale production. In the case of full-scale productions, we can act on your behalf to procure the most talented and cost-efficient lighting, sound, staging and fireworks companies.

FirstGroup America aims to be the first option. Its First Student unit and sister company FirstCanada provide school bus services under contracts with districts throughout the US and Canada. FirstGroup America's First Transit unit manages bus systems for transit agencies and private companies in the US and Puerto Rico, and First Services provides maintenance and asset management for vehicle fleet operators. The company's Greyhound unit is North America's leading intercity bus company. Overall FirstGroup America has a fleet of about 70,000 buses. The company is a subsidiary of FirstGroup plc, a leading UK bus and train operator.

With more than 170 years of practice under its belt, you might say that Martineau (formerly Martineau Johnson) knows a thing or two about the law. Martineau provides legal services for companies in the automotive, banking, construction, education, energy, media, real estate, and technology industries. With about 150 lawyers, the firm specializes in advising on commercial property, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, regulatory, and contractual issues. Its private client practice offers estate, probate, and trust planning services to charities and high net worth individuals. The Anglican Diocese of Birmingham is a client.

The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI) conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. An independent, nonprofit organization, EPRI brings together its scientists and engineers as well as experts from academia and industry to help address challenges in electricity, including reliability, efficiency, health, safety and the environment. EPRI also provides technology, policy and economic analyses to drive long-range research and development planning, and supports research in emerging technologies. EPRI's members represent more than 90 percent of the electricity generated and delivered in the United States, and international participation extends to 40 countries. EPRI's principal offices and laboratories are located in Palo Alto, Calif.; Charlotte, N.C.; Knoxville, Tenn.; and Lenox, Mass.

Clifford Chance is one of the world's leading law firms, helping clients achieve their goals by combining the highest global standards with local expertise. The firm has unrivalled scale and depth of legal resources across the three key markets of the Americas, Asia and Europe and focuses on the core areas of commercial activity: capital markets; corporate and M&A; finance and banking; real estate; tax; pensions and employment; litigation and dispute resolution. Clifford Chance has 29* offices in 20 countries and 3,600 legal advisors globally. Clifford Chance lawyers advise internationally and domestically; under common law and civil law systems; in local and cross-border transactions; on day-to-day operations and the most challenging deals.

C.A.R.S. Protection Plus, Inc. was founded in September 1998 with 6 employees and has grown to a company with over 72 employees in 2008. Ranked #16 of America's Fastest-Growing New Businesses by Entrepreneur Magazine in sales growth, C.A.R.S. Protection Plus, Inc. continues to be one of the leading pre-owned extended warranty companies. C.A.R.S. Protection Plus, Inc. offers comprehensive limited warranties to meet the specific needs of your pre-owned vehicle. When there is a failure, C.A.R.S. will be there to assist with your repairs. If the problem identified is a part of your plan you can rely on quality repairs from any licensed repair shop of your choice. We promise fast and hassle-free payment directly to the repair shop.

Quality Inspection Services (QIS) is an apt name for a company that specializes in quality control and safety inspections. Quality Inspection Services, Inc. performs mechanical engineering inspections on process equipment, hazardous waste tanks, and piping systems, as well as civil construction testing on asphalt, concrete, and soil. Both field and lab tests are conducted. QIS operates about a half dozen offices in New York, as well as others throughout the country. In addition, Quality Inspection Services, Inc. welder training and testing division is an accredited school in the state of New York, offering training programs and certification in welding. QIS was founded in 1987. In 2010 Quality Inspection Services, Inc. was acquired by The Applus RTD Group, based in the Netherlands.

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