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North Carolina Central University (NCCU), established in 1910, is a historically black college located in Durham, North Carolina. It has built a strong reputation for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and cultural awareness. NCCU offers over 100 programs across nearly 30 academic departments, providing both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Notable offerings include unique programs such as a master’s degree in Jazz Studies and a bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, alongside joint graduate programs in law and business. The university actively promotes diversity, welcoming students of all races and ethnicities, and provides various financial aid options, including institutional scholarships and need-based government programs. With a focus on preparing students for success in a global marketplace, NCCU continues to play a vital role in higher education and community development.

Queens has provided students with transformational experiences for more than 160 years. Looking to increase both your educational and spiritual knowledge? Queens University of Charlotte is a well-established school that comes from a Presbyterian heritage. The university’s Religious Life group has various organizations and clubs to help students strengthen and grow their personal faith. Queens has a wide array of academic offerings including associate’s, bachelor’s, and graduate degree programs, certificate programs and continuing education courses. Internships and the ability to study abroad may be available to eligible students. Some courses have evening classes to offer students more scheduling flexibility, and Queens’ low student-teacher ratio helps to see that all students receive the support and attention they need to succeed. Queens has over 40 organizations and clubs, including Greek Life, giving students plenty of ways to become involved and gain more from their college experience. Interested in living on campus? The school has several resident halls to choose from. Located in Charlotte, the school is near a nice mix of art and history for students to check out after finishing their studies. Undergraduates pay the same tuition regardless of their residence. The school offers several scholarships and eligible students can also take advantage of financial aid from the state of North Carolina in addition to the federal FAFSA and other options. Queens University of Charlotte utilizes a rolling admissions philosophy, however they do offer priority in scholarship funding to early applicants.

StainMaster is the business of designing home products that stand up to everyday life. StainMaster brand has offered a variety of flooring products to meet your needs from soft to durable.

Boomerang Commerce's Retail Analytics Platform operates a suite of retail analytics products and services. The platform provides a retail analytics solution that processes product and pricing datasets to convert them to insights and actions. It provides data-driven insights to help retailers optimize pricing, promotions, and assortment strategies. It utilized machine learning to analyze market trends, competitor pricing, and customer behavior, enabling businesses to make informed decisions. The platform offered real-time pricing intelligence and automation tools to improve profitability and maintain competitive positioning. Its capabilities supported e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retailers in managing dynamic pricing and merchandising more effectively.

Boomerang Commerce enables omni-channel retailers to maximize revenue and margin growth while remaining competitive. Our SaaS based software rapidly analyzes, tests and deploys smart pricing strategies at scale for millions of products including private label. Led by veterans from Amazon, Adobe and McKinsey, Boomerang uses advanced machine learning and real-time data analytics to drive strategic pricing decisions. Top 100 omni-channel retailers such as Staples, OfficeDepot and web-only retailers such as Groupon Goods are using Boomerang today and realize $40M in incremental revenue and $9M in incremental margins for every $1B in revenue they run through our platform. Boomerang is named a Gartner Cool Vendor for Digital Commerce 2015 and one of the Top 50 Big Data companies in the world.

Maintenance Supply Headquarters, LP is a wholesale distributor specializing in maintenance products for the multi-family industry. The company offers a comprehensive range of over 5,300 products, including appliance parts, HVAC equipment, plumbing supplies, janitorial products, and various hardware items. Incorporated in 2006 and headquartered in Stafford, Texas, Maintenance Supply Headquarters has expanded its reach with locations across several states, including Georgia, Texas, Indiana, Ohio, North Carolina, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, California, and Florida. The company is dedicated to providing timely and accurate service to its clients, leveraging years of experience in the multi-housing sector to meet the needs of property owners and managers. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Lowe's Companies, Inc.

Central Wholesalers is a wholesale company that provides maintenance repair products.

RONA, founded in 1939, is a prominent Canadian retailer and distributor specializing in hardware, building materials, and home renovation products. The company serves both corporate and independent affiliated dealer stores, providing a comprehensive selection of items for various applications, including roofing, plumbing, bathrooms, ventilation, and HVAC systems. RONA is committed to offering durable and cost-effective solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers engaged in home improvement and construction projects.

GoldenKey, Inc. operates a community platform that connects home buyers and sellers with a nationwide network of real estate agents, facilitating a more efficient home buying and selling process. The company offers an interactive online marketplace where consumers can search for homes and benefit from a commission-free model that allows them to receive rebates on their purchases. By leveraging technology, GoldenKey transforms traditional real estate transactions into on-demand services, enabling buyers and sellers to work closely with agents who act as allies in their real estate journeys. Founded in 2015 and based in Durham, North Carolina, GoldenKey was previously known as SoloPro, Inc. and rebranded in September 2016. It operates as a subsidiary of Landis Technologies Inc.

Keen Home develops proactive hardware and software products to protect and enhance your home's core systems. Keen Home’s products provide homeowners with increased comfort, improved efficiency, and a better maintained home. The company’s first product, the Smart Vent, seamlessly controls a home’s heating/cooling airflow on a room-by-room level, resulting in improved comfort and efficiency. The Smart Vent launched in Lowe’s Home Centers in November 2015 and began shipping direct to customers in January 2016. Keen Home’s software platform will serve as the world’s first proactive home health dashboard while offering partners data for lead generation, actuarial insight for risk pricing, and control for peak load management. Keen Home was founded by Ryan Fant, Nayeem Hussain, and Will Mcleod in 2013 and is based in New York City.

Canopy Lawn Care, Inc. is a landscaping company based in Cary, North Carolina, founded in 2014. It specializes in providing lawn maintenance services to homeowners, offering a diverse range of options such as weed control, fertilization, aeration, seeding, bed maintenance, pruning, and mosquito management. The company emphasizes environmentally responsible practices and employs technology to enhance service delivery and communication, aiming to create a superior experience for both employees and customers. Canopy Lawn Care focuses on science-based methods to improve soil health and promote vibrant, healthy lawns.

Decorist, Inc. is an online interior design platform that offers personalized home design services and products. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company enables users to create their ideal spaces within their budget by completing a style profile and receiving tailored design assistance. Decorist stands out by providing a fully virtual design experience, allowing customers to share inspiration and feedback without the need for in-person consultations. This innovative approach connects consumers with accessible design solutions, making home decor more convenient and user-friendly. As of March 2017, Decorist operates as a subsidiary of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.

Orchard Supply Hardware began in 1931 in the Santa Clara Valley. To ease the economic woes of the time, 30 farmers, mostly prune growers, gathered to begin buying their farm supplies cooperatively. Each farmer put up $30 and Orchard Supply was born.

ATG Stores launched its first website - LightingUniverse.com - in 1999 as part of a business plan intended to help people quickly source lighting products for residential and commercial use. Today, that philosophy has helped us grow into a company with a selection of some 3 million products from more than 3,000 name-brand manufacturers in 16 product categories that include Furniture, Plumbing, Hardware, Outdoor Living and Sporting Goods. In 2011, Lowe's acquired ATG Stores as an independent, wholly owned subsidiary that continues to thrive as a stand-alone company - only now customers have access to their vast product selection at more than 1,700 Lowe's retail locations as well as on the Lowes.com website.