Pearle Europe is one of the region's largest optical retailers. Pearle Europe company owns or franchises about 2,600 optical outlets in nearly 20 European countries, as well as in the Middle East, South Asia, and South America. It operates under multiple banners, including Apollo Optik in Germany, Fotoptica in Brazil, Instru Optiikka in Finland, Ottica Avanzi in Italy, and Vision Express in India. Pearle Europe company was formed in 1996 after its operations were acquired from US-based Pearle Vision. The retailer is owned by investment firm HAL Holding of the Netherlands.

Steptoe has gained a national and international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in guiding business transactions. The firm has offices in Beijing, Brussels, Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, and Washington. Steptoe attorneys are particularly known for having the breadth of experience and insight needed to handle complex disputes and resolve difficult regulatory and business problems. Attorneys in practices ranging from tax, government contracts, international trade, and intellectual property, to antitrust, insurance, transportation, telecommunications, and employment law, know the business and regulatory landscapes exceedingly well and benefit from deep benches of practice-specific trial and appellate lawyers. Such in-depth understanding is an essential factor in developing the creative strategies and solutions critical to our clients' interests. An added advantage is the number of partners in the firm who have held high-ranking government positions.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was the first humane society to be established in North America and is, today, one of the largest in the world. ASPCA was founded by Henry Bergh in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment at the hands of humans, and must be protected under the law. ASPCA watches out for Fidos, Fluffies, and other furry friends all across the country. The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the humane treatment of non-humans. ASPCA engages in education, public awareness, and government advocacy effort, and it supports the work of independent humane societies throughout the US. ASPCA provides medical services and animal placement from facilities in New York City. About two-thirds of the ASPCA's revenue comes from contributions, grants, and dues from more than 1 million members and donors. ASPCA was established in 1866 by Henry Bergh.

Baron & Budd has garnered national acclaim for championing the rights of people and communities harmed by corporate misconduct. With about 50 attorneys and 200 staff, Baron & Budd's size and resources have enabled the firm to take on some of the largest and most complex cases of their kind. Among the things that make Baron & Budd unique are the quality of cases it handles and the complexity of legal issues it confronts. The firm's belief in teamwork, creativity, and responsiveness to clients is, and always will be, unwavering. Baron & Budd devotes its practice to representing individuals and entities harmed by corporate misconduct. The cornerstone of our law firm is toxic tort litigation, representing individuals, municipalities, and water providers seeking redress from manufacturers of hazardous products and corporate polluters.

Manning & Marder, Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez LLP is an innovative, A/V- rated law firm. Founded in 1994, the firm has grown to more than 100+ attorneys in five cities and two states. The firm’s growth parallels our philosophy of a dynamic, hard working and aggressive firm that operates as a tight team. Focusing on case area specialization and a team approach, Manning & Marder delivers the highest level of legal service in a timely and cost-effective manner. Regardless of size, each client is assigned a carefully chosen team of attorneys who are dedicated to their needs and best suited for the case. Manning & Marder believes that clients should deal with a small group of attorneys with big firm resources behind them, rather than spreading their cases to the first available attorney. Manning & Marder, Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez LLP believes that a well staffed high tech environment is essential if quality legal services are to be delivered at a reasonable cost. Our attorneys and staff have state-of-the-art technological resources at their fingertips.

Threshold owns and operates a nationwide private label automated banking machine (ABM) network branded "Laser Cash" and provides outsourced and fully managed ABM and POS solutions across Canada. It has been actively involved in the ABM business since 1997 and currently operates about 2,000 machines coast to coast, making it one of Canada's largest ABM operators. The firm's customers include a number of credit unions, financial service companies, retail chains, and even a casino. Threshold is a wholly owned subsidiary of Versent Corporation, a privately owned Canadian company with employees throughout North America.

Cleary University is an independent, not-for-profit, multi-campus, specialized business university, committed to the betterment of society through the success of its alumni and their employers; to operate as a role model of responsible business practice; to embrace quality management principles, innovation, and an attentive customer focus; and to aspire to a better future. Our mission is to provide a practical, application-based education, which equips students to advance their careers.

The Corporation for Standards and Outcomes (CS&O) knows the success of multi-million dollar programs should not be graded on a curve. The private firm provides consulting and information technology services to help government entities, as well as private early childhood and education organizations, determine the success of their initiatives. Its services and data collection and analysis tools are used, for example, by the state of California to monitor early childhood education programs funded by voter-approved grants. CS&O also serves the US Department of Education. Founded in 1995, The Corporation for Standards and Outcomes company is a subsidiary of FHC Health Systems. It operates offices in California, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

Chadron State College (CSC) wants graduates to be home, home on the range. Its Agriculture & Range Management program educates students in domestic livestock, range management, soil and plant sciences, and wildlife management. But if ag isn't your thing CSC offers more than 50 other fields of study ranging from American Indian studies to chemistry, education, English, math, and music. The four-year college enrolls about 3,000 students. CSC also has one of the most extensive distance learning programs in the country with both off-campus, online, and self-study courses. Chadron State, which first opened for classes in 1911, is the only four-year and graduate-degree granting college in western Nebraska.

Some, at least, are being trained at The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). Much like other professions, such as accounting and real estate, the CIM has a certification program that leads to its members qualifying to hold the title of Chartered Marketer. Founded in 1911 as the Sales Managers' Association, the UK organization evolved to take in distribution and marketing as professional concerns. The institute received a royal charter from Queen Elizabeth in 1989. The CIM has some 50,000 members worldwide and overseas branches in Australia, Ghana, Hong Kong, Kenya, Malaysia, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore, and Sri Lanka.

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