:: PLATINUM Sponsors

AbbVie is a global, research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that encompasses the focus and capability to address some of the world's greatest health challenges. AbbVie already has a sustainable portfolio of market leading products, including such brands as HUMIRA, Lupron, Synagis, Kaletra, Creon, Synthroid and has built new medicines and formulations, including more than 20 new compounds or indications in Phase II or III development across such important medical specialties as immunology, renal care, Hepatitis C, women's health, oncology, and neuroscience, including multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's diseases.

BP is one of the world's largest energy companies, providing its customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, retail services and petrochemicals products for everyday items. BP has transformed into a global energy group; employing over 80,000 people and operating in over 100 countries worldwide.

Deloitte & Touché LLP is an organization of member firms around the world devoted to excellence in providing professional services and advice in business. “Deloitte” is the brand under which 170,000 employees in 150 different countries collaborate to provide audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, and tax services to selected clients.

Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, advisory services and strategic growth markets. We aim to have a positive impact on businesses and markets, as well as on society as a whole. Our 144,000 people are the foundation of our success and our efforts have been recognized through a number of prestigious awards including the #1 place to launch your career in 2008.

FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment. With more than 3,500 professionals located in most major business centers in the world, they work closely with clients every day to anticipate, illuminate, and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management and restructuring.

John Deere is the world's leading agricultural manufacturer, producing agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery, in addition to supplying diesel engines and drivetrains. John Deere is committed to your success. And because of our past, our passion, and our purpose for helping you become more profitable and productive, John Deere is uniquely positioned to be the equipment supplier of choice.

Kohl’s has quickly become one of the nation’s largest retailers, and this successful growth is due to the talent and hard work of our Associates. Kohl's stores feature nationally recognized brand-name merchandise, exclusive labels, and private-branded goods. Working at Kohl’s requires energy, commitment and a competitive spirit.

KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services and industry insight to help organizations negotiate risks and perform in the dynamic and challenging environments in which they do business. With a worldwide presence, KPMG continues to build on our member firms' successes thanks to clear vision, rigorously maintained values and, above all, its people.

Kraft Foods Group, Inc. is North America’s fourth largest consumer packaged food and beverage company with over $19B in net revenue. The company’s products can be found in over 98% of U.S. Households. The company provides its products primarily under the Bakers, Cheez Whiz, Cool Whip, Cracker Barrel, Crystal Light, Jell-O, Kool-Aid, Kraft, Lunchables, MiO, Miracle Whip, Oscar Mayer, Planters, Shake N Bake, Stove Top, and Velveeta brand names. 10 of those brands have over $500M in annual sales and another 17 brands have over $100M.

Since 1912, we at Liberty Mutual have committed ourselves to providing broad, useful and competitively-priced insurance products and services to meet our customers' ever-changing needs. Our delivery on this commitment is the reason we're now the third largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2011 direct premium written according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, why we’ve earned an A.M. Best Co. ‘A’ (Excellent) rating, and why we have the breadth, depth and financial strength that you can always depend on - in the United States and around the world.

Lincoln International is a multi-local, multi-industry, integrated organization. In 2011, we completed more than 100 M&A, capital raise, restructuring and other advisory transactions globally. The ability to simultaneously operate locally and globally across a series of industries is based on our shared culture of commitment to excellence and integration.

Plante & Moran is one of the nation's largest certified public accounting and business advisory firm, providing clients with financial, human capital, operations, strategy, technology, and family wealth management services. Plante & Moran has a staff of more than 1,600 professionals in 16 offices throughout Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Shanghai, China. Plante & Moran has been recognized by a number of organizations, including FORTUNE magazine, as one of the country's best places to work.

PricewaterhouseCoopers is well placed to help you meet the challenges and opportunities of the US marketplace. We offer the perspective of a global organization combined with detailed knowledge of local, state and US national issues. Our industry-focused professionals in the fields of assurance, tax, human resources, transactions, performance improvement and crisis management help to resolve complex client and stakeholder issues worldwide.

Union Pacific Railroad is the largest railroad network in the United States covering over 32,000 miles of track and shipping everything from fresh produce and grains to machinery and biofuels. President Lincoln signed the Pacific Railway Act of 1852 exactly 150 years and since then, Union Pacific has been dedicated to building America. With freight trains being almost four times as fuel efficient as trucks. Today, Union Pacific owns the greenest fleet in the industry and plans to continue its innovation as environmental concerns change the business.

Walmart serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week. We serve them in the ways they want to be served - in retail outlets, online, and on mobile devices. Walmart operates under 69 different banners in 27 countries. With fiscal year 2012 sales of approximately $444 billion, Walmart employs 2.2 million associates worldwide.

Wells Fargo is a diversified financial services company with operations around the world. With over 9,000 retail branches, 12,000 ATMs, and 70 million customers, it is considered the 23rd largest company in the world according to Forbes. Wells' three business segments consisting of Community Banking, Wholesale Banking, and Wealth, Brokerage, and Retirement, allow the company to be known as the fourth largest bank in the United States by assets and the largest in regards to market capitalization. The easily recognizable name, trademark stage coach, and new company slogan, "Together we'll go far," allow its customers to always look to the future with the help of Wells Fargo's financial services.

 

 

 

 

::GOLD Sponsors

The people in the independent firms of Grant Thornton International Ltd provide personalized attention and the highest quality assurance service to public and private clients in more than 100 countries. The people in the independent firms of Grant Thornton International Ltd provide personalized attention and the highest quality assurance service to public and private clients in more than 100 countries. The Grant Thornton Client Experience is our promise to each client that we will understand and meet their expectations, deliver the highest quality service, demonstrate a personalized focus, and provide valuable ideas and recommendations.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation is the nation's fifth largest transportation fuels refiner and the largest refiner in the Midwest. Marathon's refining, marketing and transportation operations are concentrated primarily in the Midwest, Gulf Coast and Southeast regions of the U.S. Marathon's operations are strategically located to serve major markets. They include a six-plant refining network, a comprehensive terminal and transportation system, and extensive wholesale and retail marketing operations. This includes both the Marathon Brand and MPC's wholly owned retail marketing subsidiary, Speedway LLC, the nation's fourth largest chain of company-owned and operated retail gasoline and convenience stores.

McGladrey is the brand under which RSM McGladrey, Inc. and McGladrey & Pullen, LLP serve clients’ business needs. Together, they rank as the fifth largest U.S. provider of assurance, tax and consulting services with 7,000 professionals and associates in nearly 90 offices. McGladrey & Pullen is a licensed CPA firm that provides assurance services. RSM McGladrey is a leading professional services firm providing tax and consulting services. Both firms are members of RSM International, the sixth largest global network of independent accounting, tax and consulting firms.

 

 

:: BRONZE Sponsors

Discover Financial Services is a direct banking and payment services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S. financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become one of the largest card issuers in the United States. The company operates the Discover card, America's cash rewards pioneer, and offers personal and student loans, online savings products, certificates of deposit and money market accounts through its Discover Bank subsidiary.

	Eli Lilly is now the 10th largest pharmaceutical company in the world. We have steadfastly remained independent, but not isolated. Across the globe, Lilly has developed productive alliances and partnerships that advance our capacity to develop innovative medicines at lower costs. Lilly is consistently ranked as one of the best companies in the world to work for, and generations of Lilly employees have sustained a culture that values excellence, integrity and respect for people.

Miller Cooper is the 10th largest accounting firm in Chicago. They have served the entrepreneurial, middle market businesses since 1919. Excellence, unparalleled client service and a customized approach to each client's priorities distinguish Miller Cooper as a trusted resource of each organization that they serve. Miller Cooper is a member of Nexia International, which is comprised of over 20,000 professionals. Currently the Nexia network consists of 590 member firms in over 100 countries in the major financial centers of North and South America, Europe, and the Pacific Rim.