MFR, P.C. believe the international and multicultural experience, which we have collectively gained within our profession, better prepares us to deliver solutions to an equally diverse clientele. MFR embraces every opportunity to not only serve our clients within the parameters of the normal workday, but also as citizens actively taking part in the local community. As a testament to our commitment to “give back,” the firm was chosen to oversee a government-sponsored housing program for Katrina and Rita evacuees, in conjunction with the City of Houston and FEMA. Our employees also regularly volunteer their time with charitable and professional organizations dedicated to providing those in need the resources for a better life.

Iconoculture gives clients' better insight into consumers. The research company compiles consumer information -- including patterns and trends on Gen-Xers, Baby Boomers, and various multicultural markets -- and combines it with expert analysis to deliver targeted insights to marketers. IconoIQ is its online, searchable hub for consumer data, market research, and emerging cultural trends covering the US and about 17 international countries across the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe. Market research topics include arts and entertainment, health and beauty, sports and fitness, technology, and travel and leisure. Iconoculture, Inc. was founded in 1992 by Mary Meehan and Vickie Abrahamson.

Fransmart wants to help restaurant concepts go from being bright ideas to being household words. Working for concept owners, Fransmart identifies likely locations and potential franchisees. It then supports franchisors by offering advice on issues such as franchise compliance, marketing and branding, operations, and real estate. It has two offices located in California and Virginia. Concepts represented by Fransmart have included City Wok, Elevation Burger, Mr. Greek, and Z Pizza. CEO Dan Rowe and CFO Chris Bright formed Fransmart in 2000.

Corporate Advisors, Inc. was founded in 1998. Corporate Advisors, Inc. offers consulting to both buyers and sellers (nationally and internationally), assisting them in negotiating acquisitions, divestments, and joint ventures. It has completed transactions ranging from $3 million to $600 million in industries including marketing services, software, distribution, automotive components, and outsourcing. Corporate Advisors has offices in London, New York City, and Washington, DC.

Cobbetts is a top 40 full service law firm with offices in Birmingham, Leeds, London and Manchester. Our focus is on delivering innovative, real and value-for-money solutions to you based on astute and practical legal advice. Cobbetts is a full-service law firm with more than 300 solicitors practicing through offices in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, and London. The firm offers legal services in areas such as banking, corporate finance, commercial property, construction and engineering, family, pensions, intellectual property, dispute resolution, taxation, and employment. Cobbetts serves both commercial and private clients, including Plasmor Limited and Landmark Development Projects Limited. The firm also offers secretarial services through its Company Secretarial Unit and debt recovery through its Incasso division.

Sterling Autobody Centers (formerly Sterling Collision Centers) is now in the "good hands" of Allstate. Sterling operates 60-plus body shops in about 15 states, repairing and restoring cars to their pre-accident glory. The repair chain was acquired by Allstate, a top car insurer in the US (along with rival State Farm) in 2001, an insurance-industry first. Sterling was founded in 1997 with cash from investment firms Conning Capital Partners and Berkshire Partners. The company grew through acquisitions to more than 30 shops in less than two years. Sterling now operates as a subsidiary of Allstate Non-Insurance Holdings.

OilExec UK's mission is to give oil and gas employees a window into the world of oil and gas jobs, and employers a window to view the available oil and gas talent. The Web-based recruitment and staffing solutions company, which operates under the OilExec.com business moniker, combines professional human resources recruitment methodology with the enhanced functionality of its online job-posting and resume database portal www.oilexec.com. OilExec UK Ltd. company has more than 35,000 profiles of oil and gas professionals available online and also provides contract staffing services to clients. Clients include BP, Saipem, McDermott International, Schlumberger, Shell, and Woodside Energy.

Redengine Inc. designs and develops corporate Web sites and evaluates and improves existing sites based on usability. It also offers marketing and consulting services. Redengine additionally provides services through partnerships and alliances with Alentus, which offers Web-related products to businesses of all sizes, Microsoft, and the Canadian Society of Association Executives. Clients include the Alberta Medical Association, the City of Fort Saskatchewan, and the West Edmonton Mall. Redengine company was co-founded by CEO Tom Ogaranko in 1997.

ChinaCast Education Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an e-learning and training services provider in the Peoples Republic of China. Its e-learning education services include interactive distance learning applications, multimedia education content delivery, vocational/career training courses, and English language training. The company provides these services through its nationwide satellite broadband network, as well as through traditional bricks and mortar schools to post-secondary educational institutions, K-12 schools, government agencies, and corporate enterprises. ChinaCast also provides bachelor and diploma programs in finance, economics, trade, tourism, advertising, information technology, music, and foreign languages. It has a joint venture agreement with the China University of Petroleum to offer distance learning programs. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong.

Applied Research Corporation may sound like a business with beakers, robots, and mad scientists but its research is much more mundane, and more likely to produce tangible results. Applied Research Corporation provides leadership coaching and other management consulting services aimed at corporate development, training, and performance improvement. Its clients include pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, consumer products companies Frito-Lay and Avon, and utility Con Edison of New York. Applied Research Corporation was established in 1989.

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