Lisa Jetland Alexander

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.

Access Genetics LLC engages in the personalized diagnostics business offering testing from DNA. The firm provides DNA DrugMap, a salivary DNA tests to personalize prescription and dosing decisions, and OralDNA Labs, which helps medical and dental professionals and their patients use salivary diagnostics to obtain evidence about periodontal disease and oral HPV allowing diagnosis and treatment. It develops and supports physician in-office, commercial, and hospital laboratories through PartnerLab program featuring cloud-based TeleGene software and LabKit materials. The company was founded in June 2001 by Ronald C. McGlennen and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.

Wound Care Technologies, Inc. develops wound care products. It offers DermaClose, used as alternative to skin grafts and other treatment modalities such as negative pressure wound therapy. The company was founded by Paul J. Anderson, Robert C. Wilke, and George M. Hoedeman in 2004 and is headquartered in Chanhassen, 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.

OralDNA Labs, Inc. provides salivary-based diagnostic testing services. The firm offers DNA-PCR tests for periodontal disease diagnosis and genetic susceptibility. It also develops an oral HPV test for use in assessing risks associated with oral cancer. The company was founded by Brian C. Carr, Thomas W. Nabors, Ken Clarke, Sam Daniel, Robert Walker and Russell Nabors in January 2008 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.

Mentor Worldwide LLC develops, manufactures and markets science-based products. It offers surgical and non-surgical medical procedures such as breast implants, skin and tissue expanders and facial and dermal implants. The company was founded by Christopher J. Conway in 1969 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Part of Johnson & Johnson, South Bay Medical is a company that develops new technology for the minimally invasive treatment of prostate cancer through brachytherapy. The company is based in Minneapolis, MN. The company was founded by Leo T. Furcht. South Bay Medical was acquired by Mentor Worldwide LLC, part of Johnson & Johnson from January 23, 2009 on January 22, 2001.

The Metropolitan Airports Commission was created by state law in 1943. A public corporation, the commission was designed to provide for coordinated aviation services throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The MAC operates the aviation system in the nation, consisting of Minneapolis-St. Paul International and six reliever airports. A board of commissioners appointed by Minnesota's governor and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul sets and interprets the commission's policies.

OptiMine Software, Inc. provides digital add measurement and optimization platform. The company was founded by Douglas Bryan, Jack W. Peters and Robert Cooley in January 2008 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Minnesota State Bar Association operates a professional association for attorneys in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Allied Signal Aerospace, Inc. manufactures aircraft parts & systems. It also offers automotive products and engineered materials. The company is headquartered in Norcross, GA

Ryan Companies US, Inc. provides construction and facilities management services. The firm serves industrial, retail, hospitality, and medical sectors. The company was founded by James Henry Ryan and Francis Ryan in 1938 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Part of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., RocketChips, Inc. develops ultra-high-speed CMOS mixed-signal transceivers serving the networking, wireless, and wired telecommunications. The company is based in Minneapolis, MN. RocketChips was acquired by Xilinx, Inc., part of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. from February 15, 2022 on November 10, 2000 for $227.39 million.

MadMax Optics, Inc. manufactures telescope products. The private company is based in Hamden, CT.

Synovis Life Technologies, Inc. manufactures medical devices. It markets biological and mechanical products used by surgical specialties to facilitate the repair and reconstruction of soft tissue damaged or destroyed by disease or injury. The company was founded in July 1985 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP provides legal services. It offers commercial litigation, construction services, consumer financial services, insurance and reinsurance services, personal injury and property damage defense litigation, real estate and lending, and white collar defense and internal investigations. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Allen Interactions, Inc. provides e-learning software products. The firm also offers career training and speaking services. Its services include custom e-learning, blended learning, e-learning games and simulations, micro learning, mobile learning, tools and technologies, training and education and learning strategy consulting. The company was founded by Michael W. Allen in 1993 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Tri-State Drilling, Inc. is a private company that wholesales drilling equipment for electrical transmission lines. The company is based in Minneapolis, MN.

Aloe Up International LLC provides education management services.

Hennepin County Bar Association provides legal services. The non-profit company is based in Minneapolis, MN.

H.B. Fuller Ventures Inc. (H.B. Fuller Ventures) is the venture capital subsidiary of of H.B. Fuller Co. The firm is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Wind Energy America, Inc. is a wind energy company focused on the renewable resource of wind energy. It holds interest in the wind power segment of the renewable energy industry. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.

Revation Systems, Inc. develops secure unified communication applications. The firm's customers include banks and credit unions, government agencies, large hospital systems, independent healthcare providers, and online retailers. The company was founded by Perry Price and Mark Pietras in 2003 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

Rapid Diagnostek, Inc. develops sensor appropriate for detecting bacteria, viruses, spores and disease biomarkers. Its products include test cartridge, instrument and assays. The company was founded in 1986 by Richard A. Van Deusen and is headquartered in Plymouth, MN.

Avenet LLC provides web site creation and content management solutions. It develops web solutions to meet the needs of targeted markets, including government, health care, education and nonprofit organizations. The company was founded in 1999 by Paul Rexford Thatcher Sr., Michael A. Norton and Eric A. Johnson, Andrew F. Nelson and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Catholic Community Foundation operates as a community foundation that stewards the financial resources of Catholic individuals, families, parishes and institutions. The firm supports and facilitates passion for giving to the organizations that serve community of faith. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Highland Bancshares, Inc. operates as a bank holding company. The company is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.