Mary Jo Williamson

Medtronic, Inc. operates as a medical technology company. It offers implantable cardiac pacemakers, eternal defibrillators, inferior turbinate surgery products, and continuous glucose monitoring device. The company was founded by Earl E. Bakken and Palmer J. Hermundslie on April 29, 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Executive Leadership Council, Inc. operates as a preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders. It increase the number of successful black executives both domestically and internationally by adding value to their development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers thereby strengthening their companies, organizations and communities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Taylor Corp. provides commercial printing services. It provides interactive, printing and marketing solutions. The firm serves to the automotive, financial services, healthcare and insurance industries. The company was founded by Glen A. Taylor in 1959 and is headquartered in North Mankato, MN.

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

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

Mayo Medical Ventures (Mayo Medical Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Mayo Clinic founded in 1985. The firm is headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota.

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education & Research operates as a medical care research and education organization. Its services include patient care, corporate services, research, and education. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Rochester, MN.

CentraCare Health System is a non-profit organization, which engages in the operation of hospitals. Its services include cancer care, neurosciences, heart care, weight management, behavioral health, and vascular care. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in St. Cloud, MN.

USS-UPI LLC owns and operates steel finishing facilities. Its products Include hot rolled pickled and oiled, cold rolled annealed, tinplate. The firm markets construction, containers, service center, pipe, tube and conduit. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Pittsburg, CA.

Pharos Capital Group LLC (Pharos Capital Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1998 by Bob Crants, Michael Devlin and Kneeland Youngblood. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

HealthPartners, Inc. provides medical and dental clinic, medical insurance and pharmacy services. It engages in providing health care and health plan financing and administration services. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Bloomington, 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.

Minneapolis Downtown Council operates as member-supported business organization, which focuses on making minneapolis a better place to live, work, and play. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Society for Mining, Metallurgy, & Exploration, Inc. operates as a professional society corporation representing all professionals serving the minerals industry in more than 85 countries. Its members are engineers, geologists, metallurgists, educators, students and researchers. The company was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO.

SMSC Gaming Enterprise owns and operates a gaming facility. The private company is based in Prior Lake, MN. The CEO of the company is Angela Heikes.

Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce operates as a chamber of commerce for business community. The company is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Minnesota Children's Museum brings play to every day by offering 11 unique kid-powered play spaces where families can have fun together. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. The museum's exhibits are designed to spark children's learning through play, with open-ended experiences that allow children to explore, create, and pursue their own interests.

National Association of Electrical Distributors provides a tool, information and assistance to help improve the electrical distribution channel. It offers resource for education, networking, advocacy, education, defined standards and research. The company was founded on December 9, 1908 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

CentraCare Clinic provides health care services. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in St. Cloud, MN.

Society for Science & the Public Society for Science & the Public operates as a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of educational services. It offers scientific literacy; science, technology, engineering, and math education; and scientific research. The company was founded by Edward Willis Scripps and William Emerson Ritter in 1921 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Ever-Green Energy LLC produces energy from renewable fuels. Its products include district heating, district cooling, combined heat and power and solar thermal power. The firm is engaged in projects including Bemidji state university, crystal city and Ottawa. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Founded in 1991, Dexter Financial Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Employee Owned Brands, Inc. that provides equipment financing solutions for the laundry markets. The company is based in Hiawatha, IA.

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is a donor-supported foundation that invests in economic growth in the 20 counties of south central and southeastern Minnesota. The non-profit company is based in Owatonna, MN. SMIF's key interests include entrepreneurship, early childhood development, and community vitality. The foundation has invested over $154 million in the region since 1986. SMIF offers various lending options for small to large businesses and has three areas for contributions: General Endowment, Entrepreneur Fund, and Youth Trust Fund. Timothy J. Penny has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Mesabi Metallics Co. LLC operates as a iron ore producer. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Nashwauk, MN.

Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. provides management services. Its services include financial and business planning, site/location support and business/community advocacy. The company is headquartered in Rochester, MN.

ALLETE Clean Energy, Inc. operates as a renewable energy development unit. The firm develops, acquires, and manages clean and renewable energy projects for for electric utilities, cooperatives, municipalities, independent power marketers, and large end users. The company is headquartered in Duluth, MN.

Medical Alley Association is a network of over 800 healthcare industry organizations working together to transform healthcare. Medical Alley is based in Golden Valley, MN. The non-profit company activates and amplify healthcare transformation through initiatives such as enabling healthcare innovation, elevating business progress, and transforming health equity. Roberta Dressen has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Lignite Energy Council operates as a regional trade association. It offers programs for education; government action; public relations and marketing; and research and development. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Bismarck, ND.

Viking Bank, National Association provides commercial banking services. The private company is based in Alexandria, MN. The company was founded in 1981. Doug Houska has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Prairie River Minerals LLC produces high-grade iron lump and sinters. The private company is based in Grand Rapids, MN. The company was founded by Tom Anzelc. The CEO is Lawrence W. Sutherland.