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Market USA, a full-service financial institution, was originally chartered in 1953 to serve Giant Food employees in the Mid-Atlantic region. Throughout the years our membership has grown to include additional grocery store chains such as Giant of Carlisle, Stop and Shop, and BI-LO, as well as over 80 select employer groups. As a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative, we exist solely to bring our membership innovative products and services with low loan rates, competitive dividend rates, and low or no fees. Benefits of membership include free checking, a variety of loan and deposit products, mobile services, financial education and counseling, access to thousands of surcharge-free ATMs, discounts on insurance products, and much more. Our top priority is our members financial success. Members are our shareholders and each member has one vote. In addition, we are governed by a volunteer board of directors who look out for the best interest of members, not stockholders.
ChromaScape is a specialty chemicals company based in Independence, Ohio, with a production facility in Stow. Founded in 1998, it has roots dating back to 1968. The company operates six manufacturing and distribution facilities across the U.S. and boasts over 100 years of combined expertise in colorant formulation and supply chain management. ChromaScape focuses on lean manufacturing, digital integration, and customer-centric processes to enhance quality and efficiency. ChromaScape offers a range of products, including colorants and additives for various industries. In landscaping, it provides Amerimulch® colored mulch and rubber/aggregate colorants. For packaging, it supplies Aquablak® aqueous carbon black dispersions and CEL Chemical adhesives for waterproof corrugated board. In construction, its Innotech® decorative concrete colorants and ChromaPave® asphalt sealcoat colorants are widely used. The company has expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions, enhancing its offerings in printing, packaging, and consumer specialties.
Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) is a global leadership advisory and executive search firm founded in 1969 in New York City. Initially focused on financial services, RRA has expanded its expertise to various industries, including healthcare, consumer goods, technology, and industrial sectors. With 47 offices worldwide, the firm specializes in identifying and developing transformational leaders for public, private, and non-profit organizations. RRA offers a range of services, including executive search for C-suite and board roles, leadership advisory for succession planning and team effectiveness, and board advisory for governance and director recruitment. The firm utilizes proprietary assessment tools, such as the Leadership Span Assessment, to evaluate leadership capabilities. RRA serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies and non-profits, and emphasizes a high-touch approach to address challenges like sustainability and digital transformation. With over 470 consultants across 26+ countries, RRA maintains a strong international presence and adapts to evolving leadership demands.
Manhattan School of Music (MSM) is a renowned private music conservatory located in New York City, founded in 1917-1918 by pianist and philanthropist Janet D. Schenck. Originally established as the Neighborhood Music School in East Harlem, MSM has built a strong reputation for excellence in music education, influenced by notable artists like Pablo Casals and Harold Bauer. The school offers a range of academic programs, including Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees. MSM specializes in classical and jazz performance, composition, conducting, and music education, and features a prominent opera program. Its campus in Morningside Heights includes instructional spaces, performance venues, and a residence hall, with facilities like the Hubbard Recital Hall, which houses a distinguished Aeolian-Skinner organ. MSM attracts a diverse student body of aspiring professional musicians from around the world, providing rigorous training and numerous performance opportunities. The institution is dedicated to fostering professional musicianship in both classical and jazz traditions.
NFW is a circularity platform for plastic-free performance materials. NFW follows three Ground Rules in everything we develop: start well, stay clean, end well. While nearly everything in the built world relies on some type of plastic that began as crude oil and that will become plastic pollution, we are establishing a new material reality. We believe all materials should begin and end as nutrients, ready for the next growth cycle—true circularity. Our multi-material platform serves a wide range of industries—from fashion and footwear to automotive and upholstery. NFW technology embeds seamlessly into existing supply chains, enabling the worlds most iconic brands to design and scale products with high-performance, plastic-free materials. NFW makes global brands more sustainable, empowering them to create without plastics. Alongside the boldest brands and visionary designers, we are pioneering a naturally circular, post-oil economy.