Ed Hedblom

3M Health Care, Inc. manufactures and distributes medical and surgical products. Its products include tapes, dressings, surgical drapes, pharmaceuticals, dental products, orthodontic products, personal care products, and monitoring equipment. It markets its products under Nexcare, Post-it, Scotch, Scotch-Brite, and Scotchgard brand names. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN

LifeScience Alley provides access to industry leaders, opportunities to build business through education and networking, insights into current trends, regulations, research and emerging technologies. The private company is based in St. Louis Park, MN. Shaye R. Mandle has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

Medical Alley Association is a network of over 800 healthcare industry organizations that work together to transform healthcare. Medical Alley is based in Golden Valley, MN and serves as a think tank, business accelerator, professional network, recruiting resource, and source of news/insights for its partners. The organization creates connections and collaborations that elevate the healthcare industry and has several key initiatives, including enabling healthcare innovation, elevating business progress, and transforming health equity. The organization offers connections, insights, advocacy, and engagement opportunities to its partners and is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals and entrepreneurs.