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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.

Rescue 1 Financial LLC engages in the provision of loans and debt management consulting services. It offers tax resolution, debt reduction and consolidation, debt management plans, and consumer loan assistance to consumers overburdened with debt. The company was founded by Branden Millstone, Mark Photoglou and Bradley Smith in 2007 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

JLG Industries, Inc. designs and manufactures access equipment. Its products include telehandlers, stock pickers, drop-deck trailers, and personal portable lifts. The firm offers call center support, aftermarket parts, reconditioning, and training services. The company was founded by John L. Grove in 1969 and is headquartered in McConnellsburg, PA.

Part of Cummins, Inc., ArvinMeritor, Inc. is a company that specializes in manufacturing and selling shock absorbers and struts for various types of vehicles. ArvinMeritor is based in Brentwood, TN and provides products for both light and heavy-duty vehicles. The company offers a wide range of products, including Readymount® MaxControl™ shocks, Ultra™ shocks and struts, Load Carrier™ ProGuard™ shocks, LTV™ shocks, and Hijackers® shocks, among others. The company also offers technical support, training, and marketing support to its customers.

Minnesota Technology Association helps small businesses connect with STEM college students for paid internships in science, technology, engineering, and math fields. The American company offers a program called SciTech that provides hands-on experience to students while also offering a discount on intern wages to businesses.

Second Harvest Heartland distributes food and grocery products. The firm distributes its products to fund drives, food camps, shelves, soup kitchens, shelters and rescue programs. The company was founded on October 1, 2001 and is headquartered at St. Paul, MN.

Self Esteem Brands LLC is a health and wellness franchise company that aims to improve the self-esteem of people worldwide. The company is based in the United States, and its headquarters are located in Woodbury, MN. The company has nearly 5,500 operating locations across all seven continents and offers direct-to-consumer and franchisee support services through its affiliates Stronger U Nutrition, Healthy Contributions, and Provision Security. The company brings together the largest health and wellness franchise brands, including Anytime Fitness, Basecamp Fitness, Sumhiit Fitness, The Bar Method, and Waxing the City. Self Esteem Brands was founded in 2002 by Charles Runyon and David Mortensen, and Charles Runyon has been the CEO since then.

ABRA Auto Body & Glass LP offers auto body repair services. It offers auto body repair, paintless dent removal, auto glass services, fleet and other services including alloy wheel repair, headlight restoration and car interior repair. The company was founded by Roland D. Benjamin in 1984 and is headquartered in Brooklyn Park, MN.

Applied Consultants, Inc. provides inspection services to the oil and pipeline infrastructure industry. It also provides staff and resources to manage projects which include project, construction, and office manager; chief, environmental, safety, welding, AWS-CWI, utility, bending, NACE coating, tank, ROW, survey, and electrical and instrumentation inspector; NDE auditor; material and project coordinator; field clerk; cost analyst; project controls; and scheduler and planner. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Longview, TX.

University of Nebraska Foundation is a private, nonprofit corporation which secures financial support for the university. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Lincoln, NE.

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.

Minnesota Chamber of Commerce operates as a Chamber of Commerce. The company is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

The Minnesota Opera Co. engages in the production of live music entertainment. The company was founded by Dominick Argento in 1963 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The Minnesota Orchestra provides support for the orchestra and promotes music education. Its association reaches 10,000 children and adults each year through its music education programs. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Children's Health Care engages in the operation of a children's hospital. It offers emergency and trauma care, primary care, surgery, walk-in ready care, specialty care and departments, family services, and education materials. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Part of CSC ServiceWorks, Inc., AIR-serv Group LLC is a private company that provides tire inflation and vacuum technology to convenience stores, gas stations, and car washes. The company is based in Mendota Heights, MN. The company offers a turn-key revenue generating system that includes equipment installation and maintenance, operational reports, and timely revenue distribution. AIR-serv's premium line of XactAir machines offers the industry's most advanced technology available today, measuring and auto-calibrating tire air pressure for ease and accuracy.

Himle Horner, Inc. provides public relations services. The private company is based in Minneapolis, MN. The company was founded by John S. Himle.

In 1979, Dr. Harry Wendt established Crossways International, Inc. an organization which has become a leading transdenominational, non-profit ministry promoting Bible study worldwide. Its materials incorporate visually-based study methods developed and field tested by Dr. Wendt during 24 years while serving as a pastor in New Zealand, Australia, and the United States. CI's materials are highly regarded around the world. Its courses are widely acclaimed because they are theologically sound, clearly written and incorporate illustrations that make the biblical narrative come alive. Its mission is to help people read the written word, to understand the living word and to demonstrate that word in their daily lives. To achieve this, it creates and distributes written and visual Bible study materials and trains teachers to use them. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans operates as a not-for-profit membership organization of Christians, which engages in the provision of investment advisory services. It offers life insurance, annuities and mutual funds, student and educational resources, charitable planning, and trust services. The company was founded in June 2001 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Home Federal Savings Bank operates as a federally chartered savings bank. The firm provides personal banking, business banking, private banking, and investment services. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Rochester, MN.

The Public Affairs Council is a business association. The non-profit company is based in Washington.

ConvergeOne LLC provides information technology services. It offers data center and virtualization, enterprise applications and software development, and enterprise networking. The company was founded in January 1993 and is headquartered in Eagan, MN.

Holiday Stationstores, Inc. operates gasoline convenience stores. Its products include nutritional information, petroleum and blue planet, unlimited wash pass and coffee. The firm has branches in the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington and Alaska. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.