Verizon Wireless

Provider of cellular phone, paging, wireless voice mail, and wireless and mobile Internet access services. This company also sells word and numeric pagers and related software; and provides news and information messaging and online billing services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries. The bulk of revenue is derived from activity in the telecommunications & internet industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.

Nike

Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, helped others succeed in times of war. NIKE, the world's #1 shoemaker, does more dominating than assisting, to capture a hefty share of the US athletic shoe market. It designs and sells shoes for a variety of sports, including baseball, cheerleading, golf, volleyball, hiking, tennis, and football. NIKE also sells Cole Haan dress and casual shoes, as well as athletic apparel and equipment. In addition, NIKE operates NIKETOWN shoe and sportswear stores, NIKE factory outlets, and NIKE Women shops. NIKE sells its products throughout the US and in more than 180 other countries. In 2006 NIKE veteran Mark Parker succeeded Bill Perez as president and CEO. It bought Umbro in 2008.