Based in Washington, DC, ABC advocates public policies to promote growth, entrepreneurship, and a higher standard of living for all Americans. ABC is nonpartisan and neither contributes to political campaigns nor pays honoraria. The organization enjoys unparalleled access to political leaders based solely on the importance of ABC’s mission and the reputation and expertise of its CEO-members. ABC firms are drawn from the best of America’s public and private companies. The organization endeavors to maintain a balanced distribution of manufacturing, service, high technology, and financial service companies in its membership. The current chairman of ABC is Alfred P. West, Jr., the founder, chairman, and CEO of SEI Investments, based in Oaks, Pennsylvania. The president of ABC is John Endean who is also the administrator of this site.

The award for best organization that honors the television industry goes to: the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). ATAS, which has more than 13,000 members, presents the annual Emmy Awards and sponsors various television-related conferences and activities. The organization also oversees the Daytime and L.A. Area Emmy Awards, publishes "emmy" magazine, manages archival and educational programs through its ATAS Foundation, and operates Web sites such as emmys.tv and emmys.com. The Emmy statuette features a winged woman holding an atom aloft to symbolize the melding of art and science. The award's name is a deviation of "Immy," an early television camera. ATAS was founded in 1946.

WSI is one of the largest security companies in the United States and the leading provider of security services to the US Government.We perform protective services for U.S. Government agencies and corporations which includes security and law enforcement, fire and rescue services, fire prevention, emergency medical services, hazardous material response and emergency management. Wackenhut Services, Incorporated (WSI) is a world leader in providing high-end armed and unarmed security personnel, paramilitary protective forces, law enforcement officers, fire-rescue services, aviation operations and support, base operations and facility management, entry level and advanced training to government and selected commercial customers both domestically and internationally. For 45 years, WSI has been a leader in workforce development and training.

Speedy operates a national franchse network of more than 70 Speedy Auto Service shops and about 85 Minute Muffler (acquired in 2008)locations. Although the company specializes in exhaust and muffler repair, its mechanics also fix shocks, brakes, steering, and variety of other automotive ailments. Formed in 1956 as Speedy Muffler King, the firm later changed its name to SMK Speedy International. SMK Speedy International was acquired out of bankruptcy in late 2007 by Speedy Corporation, a division of Prime CarCare Group.

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is a watchdog for, well, watchdogs, along with all sorts of other domestic and wild animals. A leading animal protection organization, HSUS has more than 10.5 million human members and constituents. The Humane Society of the United States supports the work of local humane societies and implements a variety of investigative, educational, advocacy, and legislative programs to promote animal welfare. The Humane Society of the United States campaigns have addressed issues such as animal fighting, factory farming, the fur trade, and hunting practices. Most of its revenue comes from contributions and grants. An affiliate, Humane Society International, operates in other countries. HSUS was founded in 1954.

Conceptual MindWorks provides research and technical support to military personnel and the health care industry. Conceptual MindWorks has patented intellectual property in biotechnology areas and offers services to agencies within the US Department of Defense, including the US Air Force. It develops technologies used for neutralizing bio-warfare agents and conducts studies related to diseases and the promotion of good health practices. In addition, its Sevocity division is an application service provider that offers software catering to physicians and health care centers.

Accenture plc company was founded in 1995 and is based in Dublin, Ireland. Accenture plc operates as a management consulting, technology services, and outsourcing company. Its management consulting services include customer relationship management, finance and performance management, talent and organization performance, process and innovation performance, strategy, and supply chain management services. The company also provides various system integration consulting services, including enterprise solutions and enterprise resource planning, industry and functional solutions, information management services, service-oriented architecture, custom solutions, software as a service, mobility solutions, and business solutions based on Microsoft Windows Server and other .NET technologies; technology consulting (IT) services consisting of IT strategy and transformation, enterprise architecture, infrastructure consulting, IT security consulting, application portfolio optimization and renewal, digital solutions, and research and development; and IT outsourcing services comprising application outsourcing services, such as application testing, application management of enterprise-wide software programs and capacity services, and application enhancement and development; infrastructure outsourcing services, including IT spend management, data center, service desk, security and network, and workplace services. In addition, it offers business process outsourcing services for specific business functions and/or processes, including finance and accounting, human resources, learning, procurement and customer contact, as well as various transaction-processing services comprising Internet reservations, airport check-in, revenue management and accounting, crew scheduling and management, and disruption recovery.

Lockheed Martin Aculight was founded in 1993. Lockheed Martin Aculight is focused on being the leader in providing quality, innovative and cost-effective laser system solutions for our customers’ needs in national defense, aerospace and medical applications. Lockheed Martin Aculight Corporation develops laser technologies for use in defense, industrial, and medical applications. Lockheed Martin Aculight Corporation products have ranged from nerve stimulators to laser radar systems to technology used in machining. Much of Lockheed Martin Aculight Corporation work has been done under contracts with entities associated with the US Department of Defense, including the Air Force and the Navy. In mid-2008, Aculight was acquired by Lockheed Martin, the world's #1 defense contractor. Aculight will become a part of Lockheed Martin's Maritime Systems and Sensors division.

SMS Holdings has set the standard for exceptional service, proven processes, and management excellence. This dedication starts with the SMS Holdings executive team whose energy, ambition, and entrepreneurship led them to create a unique approach to providing professionally managed services to large, high-traffic facilities. SMS Holdings works behind the scenes to keep about 390 public facilities across 45 US states up and running. Its Service Management Systems unit provides maintenance and housekeeping services. Subsidiary FirstLine Transportation Security offers passenger and luggage screening at US airports, while its PrimeFlight Aviation division provides services such as baggage assistance, ground handling, aircraft cleaning, and ticket verification. In addition, the company offers security support to regional shopping malls through Valor Security Services.

Paylocity Corporation company (formerly Ameripay Payroll) provides a wealth of payroll processing services, custom reports, and tax filing services to thousands of midsized companies throughout the US and in Puerto Rico. The company's payroll products and services include new hire reporting, tax compliance, human resources consulting, employee testing, check signing and insertion, general ledger interfaces, and workers compensation insurance services. Paylocity was founded in 1997.

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