Keltec Petroleum Services doesn't dig for oil, but it does dig for the people who work with oil. Keltec is a recruitment company that finds short-term notice, long-term contract, and permanent workers for the oil and gas industry. It has an international database of candidates, from electrical and oil well drilling engineers to facility and business development managers. Its Keltec People division operates as the executive search arm of the company, with a screening and interview process that involves technical competency and personality review.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of America's mission is to help put a smile on the faces of children with life-threatening illnesses. The charitable organization grants wishes to ailing kids between the ages of two-and-a-half and 18 from more than 65 chapters in the US and its territories. Funded primarily through donations, grants, and chapter fees, the not-for-profit foundation boasts a volunteer network of some 25,000 people, and has granted more than 172,000 wishes to children since its creation in 1980. Make-A-Wish Foundation of America was originally named the Chris Greicius Make-A-Wish Memorial, after the first boy to receive his wish: becoming an honorary Arizona state trooper.

eDiets Europe is shrinking its customers through a veritable smörgåsbord of dieting services. As the international seat of Florida-based eDiets.com, the company offers online subscription-based weight management plans, as well as nutritional advice through support groups. Popular diets include Light Choices, GI Diet, and the Mediterranean Diet. eDiets has licensed Tesco PLC, an operator of supermarkets, supercenters, and convenience stores, the exclusive rights to sell its products and services. The company's Tesco Ireland unit holds the exclusive license for eDiets.com in Ireland as www.eDiets.ie.

Belron Canada, Inc. provides auto glass repair and replacement services in Canada. The company also provides auto, residential, and commercial glass products and related services. In addition, it engages in the development and manufacture of electronic automotive products, including automobile anti-theft systems; sale and repair of radios and instrument clusters; and distribution of mobile entertainment products, such as flip-down video monitors, VHS video recorders, and DVDs. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Belron Canada, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Belron S.A.

COTA provides bus transportation throughout Franklin County and parts of Delaware, Fairfield, and Licking counties on some 65 routes with 4,300 bus stops. COTA received about $14 million in federal stimulus money to repair facilities and replace older buses. One project that didn't receive funding was COTA's proposed light rail line to run from Columbus to Ohio State University. The agency also provides service for people with disabilities through Project Mainstream. COTA was created by local county and municipal governments and began operations in 1974.

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) takes care of those who take care of others. The not-for-profit organization is owned by its members, which include doctors, dentists, and other health care professionals based in the UK and Ireland. It supports its 165,000 members on legal issues, offers advice, and provides continuing education. Also very important to its members is the insurance coverage offered through the organization, which is provided by a division of reinsurance firm, SCOR Holding (formerly Converium). MDU was founded in 1885 to defend the reputations of doctors.

Meineke Car Care Centers (formerly Meineke Discount Mufflers) is thinking outside the muffler. Through 900-plus franchised stores in the US, Canada, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea, Meineke repairs brakes, aligns wheels, installs tires, and provides factory-scheduled maintenance, among other services. From the company Web site, customers can learn about vehicle maintenance and safety, print coupons, and apply for the Meineke credit card. Sam Meineke founded the company in Houston in 1972. Today it is owned by Driven Brands, which also franchises the Maaco and Econo Lube 'N Tune brands.

Patton Boggs began as an international law firm concentrating in global business and trade in 1962. While we have maintained our strong concentration in international and trade law, we have evolved beyond our roots to become a full-service firm with a national presence in every major area of legal representation. Patton Boggs LLP were among the first law firms to recognize that all three branches of government could serve as forums in which to achieve client goals, enabling us to emerge as the nation’s leading public policy law firm, and we have developed our extensive business law capabilities into the firm’s largest practice area. At Patton Boggs, there is respect for and appreciation of the contributions of a diverse group of team members. Leadership roles are shared among offices, and there is trust and mutual support as people with equal voices work together to achieve firm goals.

Imperial Innovations provides services to help academic researchers commercialize new technologies discovered at Imperial College London. It licenses patents to other companies to be exploited, and it also helps creates startup companies to capitalize on new discoveries. Disciplines include life sciences, medicine, engineering, energy and environment, and software and IT. Innovations has equity holdings in almost 90 companies and manages more than 155 commercial agreements. The for-profit company, which is owned by Imperial College, was established in 1986.

Atlas Travel International serves business and vacation travelers with a host of services. It offers business travel program design and implementation, online invoicing, and integration with a customer's existing travel-related vendors. For vacationers, Atlas can plan and book accommodations, cruises, airfare, and packages. The company's "meeting and motivation" offerings include meeting planning and group and individual travel reward programs. Atlas, which was formed by president Elaine Osgood in 1997, is an affiliate of corporate travel giant BCD Travel.

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