Blink Charging
Grant in 2024
Blink Charging specializes in providing electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, offering residential and commercial EV chargers along with networked services. As of late 2019, it operated approximately 14,800 charging stations across various locations nationwide.
Illinois International Port District
Grant in 2024
Illinois International Port facilitates the shipment of cargoes and commerce, operating as a crucial hub for transportation in Chicago. It manages the Iroquois Landing Terminal and is the master landlord of significant land areas dedicated to cargo handling. Annually, the port handles approximately 16 million tons of inbound and outbound cargo, including steel, bulk liquids, grain, stone, cement, and salt, making it a pivotal point for Great Lakes shipping. Additionally, Illinois International Port is the Grantee of Foreign Trade Zone #22, enhancing its role in international trade without levying taxes on its operations. The port's strategic management and infrastructure support a wide range of shipping and cargo handling services, contributing to its status as a key player in the transportation industry.
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
Grant in 2023
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, founded in 1964 and based in Oklahoma City, operates over 390 locations across 40 states. They provide a wide range of services to professional truck drivers and motorists, offering 24-hour access to clean and safe stops where customers can purchase gasoline, diesel fuel, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), travel items, electronics, snacks, and various restaurant options. In addition to these offerings, Love's Truck Tire Care provides heavy-duty tire services, roadside assistance, and light mechanical services. Love's Hospitality includes a network of hotels and storage rental locations, while Love's Financial offers freight bill factoring and back-office support for professional drivers. The Love's Family of Companies continues to expand and enhance its services to meet the diverse needs of its customers.
Kerry Farms cultivates and manufactures federally legal therapeutic hemp and cannabis products.
Pilot Flying
Grant in 2023
Pilot Flying is an organization working to make better life for drivers. They currently have around 600 locations of Pilot Travel Centres and Flying J Plaza across US and Canada.
Road Ranger USA
Grant in 2023
Road Ranger USA is a retail company based in Schaumburg, Illinois, specializing in the operation of gas stations and convenience stores. The company offers a variety of products and services, including fuel, food, beverages, newspapers, magazines, and tobacco products. Additionally, Road Ranger provides prepaid phone cards, propane tank exchange services, and car wash facilities, catering to the diverse needs of its customers.
Francis Energy
Grant in 2023
Francis Energy develops and operates networks of public electric vehicle charging equipment, aiming to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility. The company builds regional and nationwide fast-charging networks, offering fast chargers, a user-friendly mobile app, and strategic partnerships to expand accessible and reliable charging in underserved and rural areas. Through its networks, Francis Energy supports drivers and businesses by providing convenient, dependable charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.
Universal EV
Grant in 2023
Universal EV provides Charging stations for Electric Vehicles.
ChargePoint operates the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network, offering public charging stations, consumer subscription plans, and utility grid management technology. Its app enables users to find, start, and track charging sessions.
bp pulse provides electric vehicle charging solutions for home, workplace and public area.