| Air Wisconsin | airline | Appleton |
| California State University, Bakersfield | public educational institution of the United States, university | Bakersfield |
| Dunlop Manufacturing | business, enterprise | Benicia |
| Gatorade | drink brand, trademark, business | Chicago |
| Gensler | architectural firm, business | San Francisco |
| Hampshire College | liberal arts college, Colleges That Change Lives, private not-for-profit educational institution | — |
| Max's Kansas City | restaurant, nightclub, music venue | — |
| Maxwell Technologies | business | San Diego |
| Peavey Electronics | business, enterprise | Meridian |
| Petco | pet store chain, business | San Diego |
| University of California, Santa Cruz | educational institution, university | — |
| Washington Hilton | hotel | — |