Optimal Hearing Systems

Neural Signals Inc., based in Duluth, GA, pioneers the development of brain-computer interfaces that empower locked-in individuals to communicate through neural signals. Led by Dr. Philip R. Kennedy, the company focuses on both invasive and non-invasive technologies, with a primary mission to restore speech and enhance personal communication for people with severe disabilities such as ALS and high-level spinal injuries. With ongoing research and innovative projects, Neural Signals aims to create groundbreaking solutions, including a Speech Prosthetic and future enhancements for brain function. The organization is committed to facilitating long-term progress and support for participants in their studies, ensuring no costs are incurred by individuals seeking to regain their voice. Generated from the website

Macquarium is an Atlanta-based Web services and consulting firm that creates business solutions to increase information control, efficiency and results for clients. Founded in 1991, Macquarium works in the following areas: enterprise portals and content management, interactive marketing, e-Learning, e-Commerce and Web development. The International Web Marketing Association recognized Macquarium in 2005 with awards for several of its creations for such clients as The Home Depot stores and others. Macquarium works for both national and international clients from a single center where all of the company s planning, design and technology groups are based.

MillerZell is a full-service advertising and design company that provides retail and branded marketer clients with a single, integrated source for designing and implementing consumer focused solutions. The agency takes retail strategists, designers, program managers, value engineers, procurement professionals and project/program managers and creates a team that works with its clients and their teams. MillerZell clients are some of the best known in the industry, including Wal-Mart, Sam s Club and Office Depot. MillerZell redesigned and rebuilt the interior of Office Depot stores to differentiate it from other office-related brands. MillerZell worked with Rite Aid to change the store s merchandising strategy to increase impulse, promotional and seasonal selling. Using consumer based research and testing together with profit metrics, the company added categories consistent with brand positioning. For Exxon Mobil the agency worked to establish its petroleum and convenience store brand. MillerZell created a special KFC print and fulfillment team which included location specific invoicing, a segregated and KFC focused distribution system, fully integrated store specific databases and a special dedicated customer service department to respond to KFC field level inquiries. MillerZell is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga.