Bruce G. Blackey

Department 56, Inc. imports and sells collectible gifts. The firm engages in the design, distribution, wholesale and retail of accessories and other giftware products. Its products include collectibles, handcrafted lighted ceramic & porcelain houses and buildings. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.

Enterprise Minnesota, Inc. is a consulting organization that works with medium and smaller manufacturing companies to help them compete and grow profitably. The firm also serves as the “voice” for the industry, raising visibility for the value manufacturers provides their communities and the state’s economy. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Part of NCR Voyix Corp., Access Cash International LLC is a company that provides ATM deployment services. The company is based in St. Paul, MN. The company was founded by Mike Roth. Access Cash International was acquired by TRM Corp. from eFunds Corp. on November 22, 2004 for $150 million.

AllOver Media LLC provides non-traditional out-of-home advertising solutions. It offers gas pump top advertising solutions; gas station radio and convenience store audio network services; diesel pump toppers; advertising on gas nozzles; campaign enhancements that include outdoor advertising and indoor advertising solutions; and 1-sheet posters and window posters for display in highly visible and high-traffic locations at the entrances of gas stations, convenience stores, construction sites, marinas, bodegas, and campgrounds within high-density Latino neighbourhoods. The company was founded by Anthony S. Jacobson in 2002 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Engel Diversified Industries, Inc. manufactures metal stampings and fabricated products. Its services include metal stamping, metal fabrications, development & support, deep draw and tube fabrications. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Jordan, MN.

Safeway Driving School operates driving school in Minnesota. It provides service in both the classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Roseville, MN.

The Lenox Group LLC provides investment banking services. Its services include private equity and debt placements, senior debt refinancing and restructurings, sales and recapitalizations, management and leveraged buyouts, divestitures, business valuations and strategic advisory. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.