2012 Sponsors

For more than 26 years, Dell has played a critical role in transforming computing worldwide.  Today, Dell is transforming itself from the company that redefined value and expanded access to technology into one that is revolutionizing the way technology works for people and organizations everywhere.  We are doing so by listening to customers and working with partners like Intel Corporation to create innovative solutions that make technology simple and deliver reliable, long-term value.  Dell is increasing its reach to customers by offering products and services directly, through authorized resellers and in thousands of retail outlets worldwide.

FedEx provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. We offer integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 290,000 employees to remain absolutely, positively focused on the needs of their customers and communities. www.fedex.com

Frisco, Texas is located in Denton and Collin Counties, approximately 20 minutes north of Dallas and the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Frisco is known for business with new corporations calling Frisco home each day.
One of the fastest growing communities in Texas, Frisco’s population has grown 210 percent since 2000. Supported by strong infrastructure, exceptional leadership and quality commercial developments, Frisco has been recognized as one of the top 100 places to live in the United States. This infrastructure supports an exceptional community and an extraordinary quality of life. Offering a strong economy through diversification, corporate vitality and quality of life, Frisco is proud to be known as a city with progress in motion.

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Hertz has a 94 year legacy of rental industry leadership and customer focused innovation.  Over the years, Hertz has led the way expanding from cities to airports from the Americas to the other continents, from car to equipment rentals, technology driven rental innovations and more.  Our top priority is meeting the ever-evolving needs of our customers.

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is a private, nonpartisan foundation that works to harness the power of entrepreneurship and innovation to grow economies and improve human welfare. The Kauffman Foundation aims to open young people’s eyes to the possibility of entrepreneurship, promote entrepreneurship education, raise awareness of entrepreneurship-friendly policies, and find alternative pathways for the commercialization of new knowledge and technologies. Founded by late entrepreneur and philanthropist Ewing Marion Kauffman, the Foundation is based in Kansas City, Mo.

Focus on running your business, let Symantec protect it. As a trusted worldwide market leader in information protection, we relentlessly provide essential protection 24/7/365 tailored to fit your business with the speed, flexibility and cost effectiveness you need. www.symantec.com

A long-time sponsor of the INC. 500/5000, Chubb delivers exceptional property and casualty insurance products and services to private companies and individuals around the world. Today, we are the 11th largest property and casualty insurer in the United States with a worldwide network of 120 offices in 27 countries. We deliver unparalleled service and innovative, scalable, specialized products backed by superior financial strength and endorsed by third-parties. www.chubb.com/inc5000

Herman Miller works for a better world around you—its curiosity, ingenuity, and design excellence create award-winning products and services that improve the human experience wherever people work and live. Innovative business practices and a commitment to social responsibility have established Herman Miller as a recognized global company.

Infusionsoft provides the only all-in-one sales and marketing software for small businesses. Its sales and marketing software combines customer relationship management (CRM), email marketing, social media and e-commerce into one complete web-based solution to help small businesses get more customers, grow sales and save time. Infusionsoft has a rapidly growing customer base of more than 10,000 small businesses. www.infusionsoft.com

AppRiver is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider offering award-winning email and Web security solutions to businesses of all sizes.  For more information, please visit www.appriver.com.

B2B CFO is the nation’s largest CFO firm helping businesses grow and improve their cash flow.  Every company needs a Chief Financial Officer, with B2B CFO they can afford one.

Brenthaven is the leading supplier of cases for mobile technology.  Our cases set the standard for superior protection – all backed with a 100% lifetime guarantee.

Dun & Bradstreet Credibility is the leading provider of business credit and credibility management solutions for companies looking to grow their business. As champions of small and medium sized businesses, the Company empowers business owners to establish, build, protect and promote critical business information used by Fortune 500 companies, governments and decision makers to determine creditworthiness and credibility. The Company’s primary office is in Los Angeles, CA with six offices throughout the United States. For more information on the Company and its products, please visit www.DandB.com or follow us on Twitter @DandB.

DocuSign® is the global standard for eSignature. DocuSign accelerates transactions to increase speed to results, reduce costs, and delight customers with the easiest, fastest, most secure global network for sending, signing, tracking, and storing documents in the cloud. DocuSign helps companies securely collect information, automate data workflows, and sign anything, anywhere, anytime.

Executive Assistants Organization (EAO) is a global network for EAs. At long last, EA’s now have an exclusive global network to help excel at their profession by means of training, mentorship, ‘Behind Every Leader’ events and collaboration with seasoned EA professionals.

Inc. Navigator is a proven online set of tools that reveals team misalignment and surfaces blind spots so that you won’t lose your company in No Man’s Land.

Initial Crowd Offering™ (ICO) is the IPO for small business. The ICO equity crowdfunding platform is a pioneer in connecting investors with small, emerging businesses.

Insperity, a trusted advisor to America’s best businesses for more than 25 years, provides an array of human resources and business solutions designed to help improve business performance.

Since 1850, Johnston & Murphy has made shoes that easily transition from work to play. Today, Johnston & Murphy continues to be a pillar of classic workmanship and a beacon of American style with the same commitment to quality, craftsmanship and innovation that set the standard for men and women everywhere. www.johnstonmurphy.com

NACD provides exclusive access to boardroom insights and guidance, topical communities and a voice affecting policy. As a member, you can be confident your entire board is optimized and equipped to perform strategically for your organization.  www.nacdonline.org

GlobeNewswire, a NASDAQ OMX Company, is one of the world’s largest newswire distribution networks, specializing in the delivery of press releases and multimedia content to the media, investors and the general public.

Pop Labs is an award-winning interactive marketing agency and four-time Inc. 500/5000 honoree. We drive refreshing results for our diverse clientele. www.poplabs.com

Printing for Less is a commercial printer offering high-quality full color printing of business cards, brochures, postcards, stationery, folders and more.

SAS is the leader in business analytics software and services. Our solutions for small and midsize businesses are affordable, easy to use and grow with your needs.