David Olson

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Opus Corp. provides real estate development services. It develops office buildings, warehouses, malls, mixed-use developments, multifamily housing, and business parks. The firm's services include architectural, engineering, construction, property management, leasing, and financing. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN

Padilla Speer Beardsley, Inc. provides public relations services. It offers media relations, corporate and investor interactions, public affairs and employee communications services. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The Walman Optical Co. provides ophthalmic components. It sells lenses and frames to ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians. The company was founded by J.A.L. Walman in 1915 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland.

The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts houses art collections and conducts art exhibitions in the United States. Their collections encompass artworks, painting and sculpture, print and drawing collections, decorative arts, modernist design, photographs and textiles. It also collects, preserves, and makes work of art. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, Inc. provides funding for research on myeloma treatment. It provides funding to laboratories worldwide, including compounds and approaches in clinical trials and pre-clinical studies. The firm also facilitates clinical trials through their affiliate organization, the Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium. The company was founded by Karen E. Andrews and Kathryn E. Giusti in 1998 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.

The Phi Beta Kappa Society operates as an organization for liberal arts and science education. The non-profit company is based in Washington.

Minneapolis Club operates a club that serves as a meeting place for business, civic, and community leaders. The non-profit company is based in Minneapolis, MN.

Capital City Partnership is a non-profit company that offers Edinburgh city's employability strategy and programmes. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK and was founded in 1998.

The Itasca Project is an employer-led alliance based in Minneapolis, MN. Its 70-plus participants are primarily private-sector CEOs, public-sector leaders, and the leaders of major foundations based in the region. The Itasca Project is drawn together by an interest in new and better ways to address regional issues that impact our future economic competitiveness and quality of life in the St. Paul region. The Itasca Project was founded by Timothy A. Welsh.

Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation provides healthcare and community development services. Their services encompass charitable programs and scholarship grants. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Greater Twin Cities United Way provides services related to basic needs, education and health to the people in some counties in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The Minneapolis Foundation operates as a community foundations. The company was founded by E. L. Carpenter, F. M. Prince, Elbridge C. Cooke, F. A. Chamberlain, and Hovey C. Clarke in 1915 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Metropolitan Economic Development Association provides business management consulting services for minority entrepreneurs. The non-profit company is based in Minneapolis, MN. Dorothy J. Bridges has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

The Greater Minneapolis Convention & Visitor Association operates as a tourism association. The private company is based in Minneapolis, MN.

Marvin Windows & Door manufactures windows and doors. Its products include casement & awning, double hung, glider, round top, tilt turn & hopper windows, and entry, sliding, and swinging doors. The company is headquartered in Eagan, MN

University of North Dakota Alumni Association & Foundation engages in the provision of philanthropic services. It helps foster connections and for the advancement of the community. The company was founded on June 13, 1889 and is headquartered in Grand Forks, ND.

BringMeTheNews LLC provides online news aggregation services. The company was founded by Rick Kupchella, Don Smithmier and Carlson Scott in September 2009 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

PadillaCRT provides public relations, advertising and marketing services. It offers brand building, identity, strategy and design, corporate communications, crisis and critical issue, investor and media relations. The firm develops creative ideas, communications and experiences that build brands, protect reputations, and inspire audiences to action. It offers services for following industries including agribusiness, beverage, consumer packaged goods, financial services, food and nutrition, health, home products, manufacturing, and technology. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Walker Sands, Inc. offers marketing and public relations services. It specializes on strategic counsel, positioning programs, product launches, personal relations, crisis management, investor and analyst relations, media training, and corporate communications. The company was founded by Kenneth Gaebler and Ellen Hanson in 2001 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Marvin Cos., Inc. creates windows and doors for new construction, remodel, or replacement projects. The private company is based in Warroad, MN. The company's product lines include traditional, contemporary, historic, craftsman, and more. The company aims to help people live better through their products. The company was founded in 1912 and has been family-owned and operated since then.