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20. Fidelity Investments
> Location: Massachusetts
> Industries: Banking and Financial Services
> Employees: 52,000 (#136 most in Global 500)

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19. Northwestern Medicine
> Location: Illinois
> Industries: Healthcare & Social
> Employees: 33,700 (#201 most in Global 500)

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18. Ultimate Kronos Group
> Location: Florida
> Industries: IT, Internet, Software & Services
> Employees: 13,000 (#348 most in Global 500)
17. Costco Wholesale
> Location: Washington
> Industries: Retail and Wholesale
> Employees: 192,000 (#29 most in Global 500)

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16. University of Michigan
> Location: Michigan
> Industries: Education
> Employees: 52,000 (#136 most in Global 500)
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