East Midlands Development Agency (emda) is one of nine Regional Development Agencies in England, set up in 1999 by Government to bring a regional focus to economic development. emda’s key role is to be the strategic driver of sustainable economic development – aiming to increase the economic growth of the region while reducing disparities between the East Midlands and other English regions. We work in partnership with public, private and voluntary organisations to deliver the goals of the Regional Economic Strategy (RES), which we produced on behalf of the region — which is why we are the catalyst for change in the East Midlands. The RES highlights the themes of productivity, sustainability and equality and sets out key priorities until 2020 to ensure the vision for ‘a flourishing region’ can be achieved. emda reports into the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) but works with a whole range of other government departments and partners.

The Institute of the Americas (IOA) works for peace and understanding among people of North and South America. The group is an independent, nonprofit and inter-American institution that promotes development, trade and investment, and good governance through cooperation between the public and private sectors throughout the Americas. IOA programs are focused on energy, healthcare, telecommunication and information technology, and water. The group holds an annual conference and about 15 smaller meetings through out Latin America that bring together public groups and private enterprises working in the region.

The Beltmann Group is the oldest and largest agent group for North American Van Lines. Our Corporate headquarters is located in the Minneapolis metro area and has been an active member of the community for almost 50 years. With roots that go back to the 1920’s, Beltmann is a full service moving company that has been growing ever since by keeping our customers and adding new ones. Under the Battina family ownership since 1959, our company has flourished from one to thirteen locations through the hard work of passionate employees, strong and ethical leadership and the industry’s latest technological advancements. The Battina Family purchased the Beltmann Group in 1959, and today the Beltmann name is considered a premier moving and storage company in the moving industry offering relocation solutions to individuals, families and corporate clients. With 13 branch locations nationwide, Beltmann Group is North American Van Lines largest hauling and booking agent, with a fleet of more than 700 specialized moving vans, tractors, trailers, and straight trucks. With nearly fifty years of consistent ownership and consistent profitability, we have the ability to keep the commitments we make today for years to come. Beltmann is a true industry leader and there are few, if any, companies that can match our combination of resources, commitment, integrity, self-hauling capacity, customer focus, technology and strategic key locations. We look forward to the coming decades of satisfying our customers, continual quality improvements and technology advancements.

The accounting firm of Brodshatzer, Wallace, Spoon & Yip began in 1988 with the four founding partners: Dr. Arthur Brodshatzer, Robert Wallace, Roberta Spoon, and Tony Yip. In January 1997, Robert Taylor joined the firm as a litigation services partner and Wayne Mushet joined the firm as the Tax Services Partner. Vickie Wolf is also a litigation services partner in the firm. he firm provides quality professional services, and their commitment to service is demonstrated in all areas of the practice.In addition, the firm was recently honored as a "family-friendly" company by the Work & Family Coalition of San Diego. As the best by size (less than 50 employees), the firm was noted for its flexible benefits, attention to wellness, career management, and work-time options.

Teplis Travel provides corporate travel services to more than 200 companies throughout North America including MGM MIRAGE, Porsche, the Federal Reserve Bank, and The Salvation Army. It has offices in Atlanta and Las Vegas as well as onsite locations at many of its client's offices. Teplis provides online booking, complete travel management, reporting, group services, and cost reduction programs. It also books group events like corporate meetings and provides leisure travel services for individuals and families. Teplis was founded in 1972.

The signs are clear -- you really can't miss this company's work if you live in Austin, Texas. Sign Tech International provides sign design and manufacturing services, with a large concentration of clients in its hometown of Austin. Customers include architects, as well as retail, industrial, and commercial developers across the country. Sign Tech's services include design, site survey and analysis, permit allocation, landlord approval, production, shipping installation, and maintenance. Sign Tech International also designs software systems for the management of small sign shops.

CompuPay is among the top five payroll providers in the nation. We’re a leading expert in payroll, tax filing and human resource-related services. We’ve become a major force in the industry by tailoring innovative, cost-effective payroll and after payroll solutions specifically for small and mid-size businesses in all 50 states.Our growing nationwide network of field offices serves client companies ranging in size from one to over 10,000 employees in all 50 states.CompuPay clients enjoy access to a comprehensive array of products and services that continues to broaden as the business world itself evolves. Interface by phone, fax, Internet and PC gives clients a decided edge in convenience, security and accuracy.Today’s challenging business environment demands that companies of all sizes become smarter, faster and more streamlined than ever. CompuPay is here to help you meet those challenges now - and well into the future.

International Scholarship and Tuition Services (ISTS), formerly Scholarship Program Administrators, is betting on businesses' generosity and interest in higher education. ISTS is an independent, for-profit administrator of sponsored scholarships and tuition reimbursement programs for businesses, associations, unions, foundations, and other organizations. Some of ISTS's services include application preparation, winner selection and notification, and academic tracking. ISTS' clients have included McDonald's, Home Depot, QUALCOMM, and Wal-Mart. ISTS was started in 1985 and is owned by President Becky Sharpe. ISTS has quickly embraced many of the advances in technology taking advantage of both the logistical and environmental benefits. A leader in the application of green principles to the scholarship and tuition program industry, ISTS offers clients the opportunity to join this movement with our Green Certification program for clients.

Express Employment Professionals was created in 1983 by founders Robert A. Funk, William H. Stoller, and James Gray, from the dissolution of Acme Personnel, a Washington-based staffing company in which all three were associates. After the death of Acme president Bill Reiff, the three purchased and operated several franchises of Acme which became Express Employment Professionals. The mission of Express Employment Professionals, from its staff and founders to its franchisees, is to reflect a common desire to help people succeed. Robert Funk says, "For many people who have lost their jobs, often through no fault of their own, we provide great hope. Our mission is to help people find jobs and our client companies find good employees, and to help those clients make those jobs and those employees even better."

Alfred Neel Deringer founded A. N. Deringer, Inc. in 1919 as a privately held corporation providing Customs brokerage and clearing services. Today, the name Deringer still stands for the strong values and business ethics of our founder. Our business proposition has grown to include a broad range of services needed by companies that trade around the world. Deringer sets the standard for others in the industry in terms of our exemplary relationship with U.S. Customs, our role in the formation of trade policies, and the wealth of expertise we possess in U.S. Customs Regulations and Compliance initiatives.

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